Vernalmania is a line founded by my good friend, Ribbon Hsieh (whom I met while interning at Jason Wu here in NYC), and her partner, Blanca Lin (an alumni of the prestigious haute couture school, Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, in Paris). Blanca has also worked under famous haute couture designer Yiqing Yin. So with those impressive credentials, it’s no surprise that the gowns you’re about to see are so opulent and plush.