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Look back with us into our history

Learn the background of what makes Mira Couture such a special and unique business–a photographic history of the knowledge, wisdom, and legacy behind the name.

1970 - Mira Couture Designs is established
1974 - Highland Park Store opens
1975 - First Mira Couture Bridal Fashion Show
Mira Originals, Inc. Custom Designs Added to service offerings
Mira Couture runs first fashion show held for the American Cancer Society Charity
1987 - New collection of Special-Occasion Gowns launched
Preparing for the Fashion 90 fashion show
1989 - Preparing for the Fashion ’90 fashion show
Mira Couture History Waukegan
1992 - Grand Opening - Glenview
Mira Couture Print Ad 1994
1994 - Mira Couture Print Ad
Gold Coast Store opens 1996 - Mira Couture
1996 - Gold Coast Store opens
Mira-cles Bridal Doll collection launched
1998 - Mira-cles Bridal Doll collection launched
Mira Couture Millenium Ad in Bridal Magazine
2000 - Mira Couture Millennium Ad in Bridal Magazine
Print Ad features Mini Mira-cles Bridal dolls 2001
2001 - Print Ad features Mini Mira-cles Bridal dolls
Mira Couture featured on cover of Bridal Issue of North Shore Magazine 2002
2002 - Mira Couture featured on cover of Bridal Issue of North Shore Magazine
Mira Couture Vanna White Custom Design Chicago
2008-Mira Couture designs for Vanna White
Mira Couture Chicago Mira Horoszowski Julie Mersine
2011-Julie Mersine joins Mira Couture
Mira Couture Mira Horoszowski Julie Mersine Chicago Wedding Gown
2014- Julie Mersine becomes partner and owner
Mira Couture Yvette Klobuchar Brides Unveiled Chicago Bridal Gown
2015-Yvette authors Brides Unveiled
Mira Couture moves to 70 E. Walton

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Wedding gowns, fabulous evening wear & custom in-house design since 1970.

Just a few days left to shop the Épure de Romance trunk show by @nettabenshabu.official 🤍
We absolutely love seeing this beautiful collection on our beautiful brides!

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Just a few days left to shop the Épure de Romance trunk show by @nettabenshabu.official 🤍
We absolutely love seeing this beautiful collection on our beautiful brides!

Custom perfection for @masonoglesby made from scratch by @mira_couture 🤍

We loved bringing Mason’s vision to life, and we cannot wait to create something just as special for you too! Book your custom appointment with Mira Couture today✨

#custom #bridal

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Custom perfection for @masonoglesby made from scratch by @mira_couture 🤍

We loved bringing Mason’s vision to life, and we cannot wait to create something just as special for you too! Book your custom appointment with Mira Couture today✨

#custom #bridal

Say hello to Antique Rêverie S/S 2027 collection By Eden Aharon
In store through May 3, by appointment only🤍

Photography by @liana.askph

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Say hello to Antique Rêverie S/S 2027 collection By Eden Aharon
In store through May 3, by appointment only🤍

Photography by @liana.askph

We are still glowing from last week’s Romantic Tea, Romantic Fashion show✨

The show featured a three part collection inspired by three of our favorite artists - Monet, Degas & Klimt. Showcasing our Designer Collection alongside custom Mira Couture gowns & accessories, the through line was clear - fashion is art🪡

We are beyond grateful to our incredible collaborators and fabulous guests for making this event so special🤍

@modluxweddingschi
@aallenchigirl
@fionagoodsirota
@fschicago
@mira_couture
@kehoedesigns
@tiffanymooreviolin
@smittenboutiqueshop
@carriekingphotographer
@itsblankcreative
@fordmodelschicago
@selectmodelchicago
@hairbyjuanjose
@makeupbyagarhodes
@bellosound
@therealjeilah
@encore_global
@hinsdaledance
@rareteacellar
@pernodricardusa
@perrierjouet
@martellofficial

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We are still glowing from last week’s Romantic Tea, Romantic Fashion show✨

The show featured a three part collection inspired by three of our favorite artists - Monet, Degas & Klimt. Showcasing our Designer Collection alongside custom Mira Couture gowns & accessories, the through line was clear - fashion is art🪡

We are beyond grateful to our incredible collaborators and fabulous guests for making this event so special🤍

@modluxweddingschi 
@aallenchigirl 
@fionagoodsirota 
@fschicago
@mira_couture
@kehoedesigns
@tiffanymooreviolin
@smittenboutiqueshop
@carriekingphotographer
@itsblankcreative
@fordmodelschicago
@selectmodelchicago
@hairbyjuanjose
@makeupbyagarhodes
@bellosound
@therealjeilah
@encore_global
@hinsdaledance
@rareteacellar
@pernodricardusa
@perrierjouet
@martellofficial
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