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Ritva Westenius

Ritva Westenius


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
4th of July 2022

Ritva Westenius is a British Fashion Designer, born in Finland.  She graduated with BA Hons at London University, followed by a post graduate degree course in London College of Fashion, which included advanced pattern cutting and manufacture. She then taught Fine Art and Fashion related subjects for a number of years. She opened her fashion business in London in 1977 making couture gowns under her own label and has many celebrities as her clients. www.ritvawestenius.com

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Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Recently married, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles. In-house editor at Guides for Brides and previously editor of top wedding magazines; Wedding Ideas and Love Our Wedding. Her specialism is bridal fashion.

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