Bridal designer Amsale Aberra bought the Kenneth Pool line in 2005 as an addition to her understated Amsale and Christos lines. After serving as a guest judge on the first season of Project Runway, she tapped contestant and F.I.T. grad Austin Scarlett to take over as head designer for the Pool line in 2006. In stark contrast to Amsale’s simple, modern gowns, Scarlett’s designs are known for their voluminous silhouettes and opulent embellishments, draped with yards upon yards of European fabric and crinoline hand-beaded in India. The dresses are each named after old-Hollywood actresses (Rita, Grace, Ginger) or Greek goddesses (Athena, Gaia), and run from $3,500 to $20,000.

Status

Up-and-Coming

Clients

Star Jones, Lauri Waring

Sibling Labels

Christos, Amsale

Collaborations

“Something Pink” campaign with Brides magazine—one of twenty bridal designers to create a pink dress to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) (2008-2009)

Owned By

Amsale Design Group

Address

347 W. 39th St.
New York, New York 10018
212-971-0170

Where To Buy

Saks Fifth Avenue, Kleinfeld

Related Websites

• Kenneth Pool (Official)
• Austin Scarlett (Official)