Samantha Sleeper

[3][4] After launching her debut wedding dress collection, it was named a brand to watch by the bridal publication The Knot: "Using luxe, eco-conscious materials and couture techniques, she creates pieces that are romantic and ladylike with an edgy, bohemian twist.

In her debut collection, she plays with color, classic silhouettes, airy fabrics and lace to create dresses that are effortless, elegant and truly unique.

"[5] The website Cool Hunting interviewed Sleeper in 2012 regarding her usage of "lace collaging", an "eco-conscious" design technique which involves using "remnants of the intricate fabric to create one-of-a-kind handmade pieces.

[9] A 2019 New York Times article on Brooklyn bridal boutiques featured Sleeper's "romantic and ethereal" wedding dresses at her store in Gowanus.

[11][12][13] Later that year, Sleeper organized a face mask sewing and distribution service for healthcare providers in Brooklyn in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.