Celebrity wedding dress designer Manuel Mota in apparent suicide; Designer from Spain created gown for Rod Stewart's bride Penny Lancaster, among others
Manuel Mota and Karolina Kurkova walk the runway at a presentation of the new bridal collection by Pronovias during Barcelona Bridal Week on May 11, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.
Spanish celebrity wedding dress designer Manuel Mota of the global brand Pronovias has died aged 46 in an apparent suicide, a police source and reports said Wednesday.
Mota was creative director for Pronovias for 23 years and made bridal gowns for celebrities such as model Penny Lancaster, the bride of singer Rod Stewart.
A police source who asked not to be named told AFP that Mota's death was "violent" but not a homicide and that the investigation was closed.
Police gave no further details while El Pais newspaper said it was a suspected suicide. It cited sources in the investigation saying Mota had left a note.The faux fur wraps with draped details and decorative brooch to the chest.
El Pais said he was found dead at home in Sitges,Shop the latest Bridal gown on the world's largest fashion site. near Barcelona where the company is based.
Model Irina Shayk attends a final fitting by creative director Manuel Mota for the new 'Pronovias Bridal Collection' 2012 on May 9, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.
Pronovias mourned Mota in a statement that gave no details of the circumstances of his death.We offer a wide array of cheap dessy bridesmaid dresses, mantilla veils and many other popular styles.
"The Pronovias Family has lost one of their most beloved members," said the president of the group Alberto Palatchi, in a statement.Our gorgeous one shoulder wedding dresses are perfect for wedding, proms or any occasion when you need a little extra warmth and glamour.
"The memory of his collections, his shows, his hard work, his talent and his passion will remain with us forever,What Is Appropriate Off-Shoulder Wedding Dresses?" Palatchi added.
"Manuel was a great man, a great colleague, a great artist and, above all, a great person."
Moto had been with Pronovias for 23 years, helping to take the Spanish brand from a family business to a luxe wedding gown label known the world over.
Victoria’s Secret supermodel Doutzen Kroes wore a dress by Moto at her 2010 wedding, as did Rod Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster at their 2007 nuptials. Supermodels Karolina Kurkova, Miranda Kerr, Irina Shayk and Bar Rafaeli have all walked the runway in the label’s shows. Famed Lebanese designer Elie Saab created a capsule 2013 collection for the label.
"The Pronovias Family has lost one of their most beloved members. The memory of his collections, his shows, his hard work, his talent and his passion will remain with us forever. Manuel was a great man, a great colleague, a great artist and, above all, a great person,” said Alberto Palatchi, President of Pronovias Fashion Group in a release.
“At this difficult time, I would like to express on behalf of the entire team our deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. We will never forget him.”
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