In a world where design is often sacrificed on the altar of mass-market production, Charles W. Bunstine II is heretical. The CEO and head designer of the esteemed bridal house Anna Maier - Ulla-Maija prides himself on upholding the true meaning of couture in an age of irreverent usage. Having a dress made to match your measurements, proportions and body lines, well, that, according to Bunstine, is couture. And couture is the very heart of Bunstine's business.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Bunstine began his meteoric rise to the apex of the fashion world during his college years. Taking a second job at The Limited to help pay bills, Bunstine's accidental fall into fashion soon turned into more than just a part-time gig. The future business mogul and couturier spent ten years at The Limited, getting to know all areas of the business, from product development and design to European sourcing. Having honed both his business acumen and creative juices at Limited, Inc., Bunstine moved on to lead, direct or advise several of the nation's most prominent retail and fashion companies. From becoming the President of Barney's New York, to writing the business plan for Vera Wang's ready-to-wear business, Bunstine's resume, prior to arriving at Ulla-Maija, was littered with career milestones the likes of which most of us mortals can only fabricate.
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