Michael Shettel is the head designer of Alfred Angelo, the world’s leading maker of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. The company, which was founded in the 1930s by Alfred Angelo Piccione and his wife, Edythe Piccione, is committed to providing elegant, high-quality bridal and formal dresses at affordable prices.
Today, Alfred Angelo is owned and run by the son and daughter team of Vincent and Michele Piccione. Together they dedicate their business, technological and creative talents to ensure Alfred Angelo continues to provide beautiful bridal and formal wear of the finest quality, while retaining the personal touch of a family owned company.
Now, under the direction of head designer, Michael Shettel, the Alfred Angelo bridal collections exemplify the qualities for which Alfred Angelo is known. Shettel focuses on function and style when designing; emphasizing strong internal construction as well as the extraordinary embellishments of lace, embroidery and beading.
Shettel’s reputation and solid ties to the industry afforded him continued honours, such as working on the Givenchy 30 Year Retrospective in New York and Paris, and presenting the original fashion industry award, The Coty Award, to Audrey Hepburn and M. Hubert de Givenchy.
“Alfred Angelo offers every bride the wedding she has always dreamed about and the ability to make the vision of her perfect day a reality,” he says.
