Plano, Texas, United States
Rani St. Pucchi is an award- winning couture fashion designer and founder of the world-renowned bridal house St. Pucchi, launched in the United States in 1985, Rani is applauded for being a pioneer in bringing color to the United States bridal scene, having learned that white does not flatter everyone. Rani is famous for designing the wedding dress worn by the character Phoebe on the finale of the hit television show Friends as she captured the hearts of millions when she said “I do” in a unique St. Pucchi lilac-colored, corseted-bodice, A-line gown. Her designs have been worn by the world’s most discerning brides, including celebrities and style icons such as Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s wife, Candice Crawford; actress Tara Reid; Jason Priestley’s wife Naomi Lowde; actress Candice Cameron; and Grammy Award-winning country-music singer Alison Krauss, who donned a specially designed Chantilly-lace- and-silk gown at the Country Music Awards. Her signature designs have been recognized in high profile media such as Entertainment Tonight, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, Town and Country, Bride’s, Cosmopolitan Brides, Inside Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, and The Knot. Rani is a four-times #1 Bestselling author of Your Body, Your Style; The Soul Mate Checklist; Your Bridal Style; and Gold in the Cracks: Move from Shattered to Whole and Reveal Your Light. Rani is a certified Transformational Life Coach, and a Success Trainer in the Canfield Success Methodology, and an Image Consultant. She works one-on-one with women who are ready to claim their power, improve their self-image and create a more fulfilling life. Rani also offers business consulting in the fashion and couture industry.
With over three decades of experience in the fashion and couture industry, Rani St. Pucchi knows exactly how to help women position themselves for success in all areas of their lives. Rani is a Transformational Life Coach and a Success Trainer in the Canfield Success Methodology and works one-on-one with women who are ready to claim their power and create a more fulfilling life. Rani has a mission to empower women and help them build the life of their dreams. Her expertise is in the area of self-image, self-worth, self-confidence, self-acceptance, relationships and success. Rani believes that confidence must start with a woman’s self-love and acceptance of herself and her body. From there she can make wiser choices in relationships and career. Sharing insights from her #1 International Bestselling books Your Body, Your Style; Your Bridal Style; The Soul Mate Checklist; and Gold in the Cracks, Rani guides women on the path of self-love, healthy relationships and business success. She has successfully consulted with high-profile clients to: • Design the life of their dreams • Gain self-confidence and poise • Make better lifestyle and relationships choices • Create brand awareness and publicity • Build profitable businesses Rani is currently accepting clients by application. To apply to work with Rani, send an email to inquire about availability. See contact information.
Drawing from her vast experience in the fashion and couture industry and her #1 Bestselling book Your Body, Your Style, Rani works one-to-one with high-profile clients to level-up their professional and personal image. Having worked with thousands of women, Rani is well known for her expertise on how a woman’s self- image and self-confidence affect her sense of style and her relationships. Based on personal goals, Rani customizes individualized plans ranging from 3, 5 and 7 days of one-on-one time to achieve image goals. Support includes: • Customized wardrobe assessment and creation of your signature fashion style • Tips to dress based on body type and lifestyle • Organization of closets and clothing options • Colors palate analysis • Personalized suggestions to silhouette and flatter your body type To inquire about availability, send an email to Rani. See contact information.
✔ Employment of innovative ideas in developing and launching four collections, while maintaining originality and high-quality designs through attention to detail in the fabrication of each collection ✔ Astute oversight and coordination of the brand development within the national and international markets ✔ Active participation in numerous fashion shows, catwalk presentations, bridal trade shows, and bridal events, along with various trunk shows nationwide ✔ Collaboration with brides in customizing design and matching veils and accessories ✔ Hands-on direction of the entire operations to ensure that the brand remains at par with high-end bridal brands nationally and internationally ✔ Expansion of staff knowledge by traveling and participating in weeklong process to train and ensure that they pay attention to detail to elevate dresses to their “couture” classification ✔ Demonstration of proficiency in fabric embellishment and hand beading ✔ Execution of comprehensive research to recognize, observe, and be updated with fashion trends ✔ Significant contribution in establishing avant-garde and iconic culture, as well as elevating the brand to become one of the most recognizable in the bridal industry in the US and the world ✔ Delivery of presentation on innovative designs, which led to selection to work with various celebrities, music stars, sports figures, and TV segments ✔ Key input in the selection of David’s Bridal collection at their manufacturing company, Fillberg Ltd. in Hong Kong as requested by the company’s owner, Phillip Youtie ✔ Creative design of garments worn by high-profile celebrities and style icons, including music artists Lady Gaga and Alison Krauss; actresses Emmy Rossum and Candace Cameron; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s wife Candice Crawford; New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross’ wife Sonya Richards; Timbaland’s wife Monique Idlett; and actor-director Jason Priestley’s wife Naomi Lowde
✔ Full management accountability for the overall phase of the start-up company, encompassing advertising campaigns; public relations; trade, fashion, and trunk shows; and human resource functions, such as hiring and training national sales representatives ✔ Proactive management to sourcing of offshore manufacturers, encompassing supplier identification, price negotiations, and payment terms along with full production process from sampling to bulk delivery ✔ Proficient handling and resolution of any production-related issues prior to final shipment ✔ Keen oversight to the entire phase of the business, from design, merchandising, advertising, and staffing to photo shoot campaigns, fashion shows, and trade shows ✔ Cultivation of an open-line communication through phone, email, meetings, and conferences to gain the trust of bridal retailers ✔ Diligent promotion of collections to national and international retailers, while ensuring the delivery of quality products in a timely manner ✔ Thorough analysis of bridal retailers to enable proper targeting of each collection to expand client base ✔ Coordination with public relations firms involved in all press releases and magazines for looks to pull for editorial coverage, while working on the creative ideas for website and social media ✔ Facilitation of monthly meetings to discuss and obtain feedback from the staff ✔ Forecasting and reconciliation of financial plans, as well as the calculation of costs and setup of MSRP of all styles in the collections through the years ✔ Achievement of maximum sales by keeping the staff motivated to ensure the highest productivity, while ensuring compliance with all operational and loss prevention reporting ✔ Generation of higher profit margin by applying effective product designs and marketing based on the analysis of product reports ✔ Significant contribution in designing and merchandising for the opening, setup, and running of the flagship salon in Los Angeles and West Hollywood
✔ Display of originality in solely creating the vision and themes for all photo shoots and campaigns for each collection for 30 years ✔ Efficient selection of models, accessories, and backdrops for various shoots ✔ Execution of extensive proofing on artwork and editing of final selections from pictures taken ✔ Strategic placeDisplay of originality in solely creating the vision and themes for all photo shoots and campaigns for each collection for 30 years ✔ Efficient selection of models, accessories, and backdrops for various shoots ✔ Execution of extensive proofing on artwork and editing of final selections from pictures taken ✔ Strategic placement of advertisement and maintenance of image sharpness through close interface with magazines and media ✔ Strict monitoring to the conformance of each collection and branding of end product with the vision, as well as astute direction of photographers for different campaigns to minimize repetition and maintain branding and uniqueness ✔ Management of advertisement and maintenance of image sharpness through close interface with magazines and media ✔ Strict monitoring to the conformance of each collection and branding of end product with the vision, as well as astute direction of photographers for different campaigns to minimize repetition and maintain branding and uniqueness
✔ Utilization of industry expertise in selecting and sourcing fabrics, laces, and beads for all collections; as well as in fabric embellishment, hand drawing, hand embroidery, and hand beading for each dress and veil ✔ Organization and coordination of production schedules of all orders to guarantee timely delivery of all goods ✔ Visitation to various locations, such as Paris, Switzerland, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Japan for fabric trade fairs to place orders ✔ Close oversight to the delivery and quality of all purchased products, while building and maintaining strong vendor relationships ✔ Meticulous adherence to standards in hiring and training staff of the manufacturing plant ✔ Active involvement in negotiations to obtain optimum pricing and payment terms with vendors ✔ Key catalyst in maintaining 99.9% perfection result through close monitoring and supervision of staff in maintaining strict quality control
✔ Expert oversight of the overall phase of the start-up of the company, encompassing advertising campaigns, public relations, and trade shows, fashion shows, and trunk shows ✔ Recruitment and training of sales representatives for all five regions across the United States ✔ Fulfillment of sole designer role for the Coco Anais bridal collection ✔ Hands-on monitoring of factories in China and the entire manufacturing process of samples and reorders