Alfred Angelo
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bridal wear, formal wear retail |
| Founded | January 1, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Founder | Alfred Angelo, Edythe Piccione |
| Defunct | July 13, 2017 |
| Fate | Filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy; ceased operations |
| Headquarters | Delray Beach , United States |
| Products | Wedding gowns, bridesmaids' dresses, mothers of the bride attire, flower girl dresses, wedding accessories |
Alfred Angelo Bridal was a U.S.-based designer and retailer specializing in wedding gowns. The company operated out of its headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. Although best known for bridal wear, its product range extended to bridesmaids' dresses, attire for mothers of the bride, flower girl dresses, and various wedding-related accessories.
In 2017, Alfred Angelo unexpectedly ceased operations at all retail locations and proceeded with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation.
History
The enterprise was established in the mid-1930s in Philadelphia by Alfred Angelo alongside his wife Edythe Piccione. Edythe was responsible for dress design, while Alfred managed manufacturing and business growth. Their bridal and formal wear was distributed through their own branded outlets as well as affiliated retailers.
During the 1980s, leadership transitioned to the founders’ children. The company marketed its dresses under various labels categorized by style and price point, including Alfred Angelo, Sapphire, Modern Vintage, and the licensed Disney Fairy Tale collections.
In 2013, Alfred Angelo gained national exposure through an episode of the television program Undercover Boss.
Bankruptcy
On July 13, 2017, Alfred Angelo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and immediately shuttered all store locations. A year following the closure, court proceedings continued with outstanding claims exceeding $20 million from customers. A significant portion of inventory was lost due to liens held by warehouses and shipping companies. By 2019, reported liabilities reached $78 million, while proceeds from a warehouse liquidation amounted to just $245,000. Subsequently, the intellectual property rights to the Alfred Angelo brand were acquired by an online retailer based in Shanghai.
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- Companies headquartered in Philadelphia
- United States clothing manufacturers
- Entities that have undergone Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings in 2017
- Designers of wedding gowns
- Businesses closed in Pennsylvania in 2017
- Retail businesses founded in 1933
- Retailers that ceased operations in 2017
- Establishments founded in Pennsylvania in 1933
- Defunct retail businesses in the United States
- American enterprises founded in 1933
- American enterprises closed in 2017
- Inactive companies located in Florida
- Defunct retail companies of the United States