COLLECTION I: MEET ME UPTOWN

F/W 2025

GARLAND

GARLAND

GARLAND

GARLAND

ROBE À LA CECIL

ROBE À LA CECIL

ROBE À LA CECIL

ROBE À LA CECIL

ROCOCO FLUTE

ROCOCO FLUTE

ROCOCO FLUTE

ROCOCO FLUTE

ROBE À LA MATHILDE

ROBE À LA MATHILDE

ROBE À LA MATHILDE

ROBE À LA MATHILDE

MADELEINE

MADELEINE

MADELEINE

MADELEINE

RAINE

RAINE

RAINE

RAINE

BOHAN & CAROLINA SET

BOHAN & CAROLINA SET

CAROLINA & LOIE

CAROLINA & LOIE

BOHAN & CAROLINA SET

BOHAN & CAROLINA SET

INES & PHILIPPE SUIT

INES & PHILIPPE SUIT

INES & PHILIPPE SUIT

INES & PHILIPPE SUIT

LILY OF THE VALLEY

LILY OF THE VALLEY

LILY OF THE VALLEY

LILY OF THE VALLEY

A woman wearing a strapless white gown, with blonde braided hair styled in an updo, red floral earrings, and makeup with red lipstick, standing against a dark background.

Collection I — Meet Me Uptown

“Meet me uptown.”
A phrase often exchanged between Ariel and her longtime collaborator Kaia — part invitation, part affirmation. It became the quiet anthem of their early days building Atelier Arielle: a nod to friendship, artistry, and a shared belief that something beautiful could take root in the city they both called home.

This first collection is a love letter to New York — not the glossy, cinematic version, but the real one. The one filled with too-small apartments, wide sidewalks after rain, fire escapes, corner bodegas, and women who know how to make magic out of chaos. Every piece in Meet Me Uptown carries the fingerprints of those who inspired it: friends who modeled with heart, idols who lit the creative path, and the quiet, enduring kind of love that anchors it all.

For Ariel, born in China and building a dream in Manhattan, this collection is also about staying. Staying in the work when it's hard. Staying for love when it's complicated. Staying true to the version of femininity that doesn’t shy away from strength, even when wrapped in silk and lace.

Fittingly, the debut of Meet Me Uptown was held at Aradar Gallery — the swanky Upper East Side art gallery and auction house belonging to a dear friend and her family. The setting, with its gilded frames and storied walls, brought the collection full circle: a meeting point between downtown grit and uptown grace. In that space, surrounded by art and old friends, the collection lived exactly as it was meant to.. personal, a little glamorous, and rooted in love.

At the heart of the collection is Rococo Flute — the very first gown Ariel made for Atelier Arielle, and the dress she wore to her own wedding on a rainy April first in New York. It’s named after a vinyl her now-husband gifted her years ago in Los Angeles, during a moment of misunderstanding that reminded them how love often asks for humility, grace, and a willingness to meet each other halfway. That record — simple and sentimental — became a symbol of the tenderness that lives within even the imperfect parts of love. Rococo Flute is a reminder that romance isn’t always polished. Sometimes it lives in the rain, in the quiet reconciliations, and in the choice to stay. A true beginning — just like this collection.

Back of a woman in a strapless white dress with a corset lace-up back, holding a single red rose behind her back, standing in front of red curtains.

Back of a woman in a strapless white dress with a corset lace-up back, holding a single red rose behind her back, standing in front of red curtains.

A woman in a white gown with sheer long sleeves and a cape, standing in front of orange curtains.

A woman in a white gown with sheer long sleeves and a cape, standing in front of orange curtains.

A woman in a strapless satin dress with a full skirt, holding a black curved object, standing in front of orange curtains.

A woman in a strapless satin dress with a full skirt, holding a black curved object, standing in front of orange curtains.

A woman in a strapless, full-length, cream-colored satin gown standing between orange curtains, looking over her shoulder.

A woman in a strapless, full-length, cream-colored satin gown standing between orange curtains, looking over her shoulder.

A person wearing a long, white lace garment holding three dark purple calla lilies with red and yellow ribbons around the stems.

A person wearing a long, white lace garment holding three dark purple calla lilies with red and yellow ribbons around the stems.

A woman with dark skin and textured hairstyle wearing a white lace dress with leaf patterns, large starburst-shaped earrings, holding a dark object, possibly a flower, in her gloved hand, standing in front of a map and a whiteboard.

A woman with dark skin and textured hairstyle wearing a white lace dress with leaf patterns, large starburst-shaped earrings, holding a dark object, possibly a flower, in her gloved hand, standing in front of a map and a whiteboard.

Woman in a white wedding dress and lace veil with another woman in a black dress, seated on the floor, surrounded by a wooden ladder and a map on the wall.

Woman in a white wedding dress and lace veil with another woman in a black dress, seated on the floor, surrounded by a wooden ladder and a map on the wall.

Elegant woman in a strapless, cream-colored gown with a full skirt, wearing black strappy heels and large red flower earrings, standing next to a woman in a white lace blouse and beige trousers, in a room with wooden furniture and artwork of butterfl

Elegant woman in a strapless, cream-colored gown with a full skirt, wearing black strappy heels and large red flower earrings, standing next to a woman in a white lace blouse and beige trousers, in a room with wooden furniture and artwork of butterflies in the background.

A woman with dark, messy hair wearing a sleeveless, patterned top, looking directly at the camera in a black and white photograph.

A woman with dark, messy hair wearing a sleeveless, patterned top, looking directly at the camera in a black and white photograph.

Black and white photo of mannequins dressed in elegant clothing, with the main mannequin wearing a strapless satin gown and high heels, standing in front of a dark backdrop.

Black and white photo of mannequins dressed in elegant clothing, with the main mannequin wearing a strapless satin gown and high heels, standing in front of a dark backdrop.

Group of four women dressed in wedding attire, looking at a photo on a camera, in a wood-paneled room with candles in the background.

Group of four women dressed in wedding attire, looking at a photo on a camera, in a wood-paneled room with candles in the background.

A woman wearing a strapless, full-length gown with a cape, standing in front of draped curtains.

A woman wearing a strapless, full-length gown with a cape, standing in front of draped curtains.

A woman in a white dress with cutouts on the sides and a red netted veil stands in an art gallery or museum, with framed maps hanging on the wall behind her. A group of people, including a man sitting with a cello and several women taking photos, obs

A woman in a white dress with cutouts on the sides and a red netted veil stands in an art gallery or museum, with framed maps hanging on the wall behind her. A group of people, including a man sitting with a cello and several women taking photos, observe her.

A woman in a white gown with a deep V neckline and feathered edges standing in a wood-paneled room with framed pictures and a candelabra on the wall.

A woman in a white gown with a deep V neckline and feathered edges standing in a wood-paneled room with framed pictures and a candelabra on the wall.

A young woman in a white dress with a red veil stands in the foreground at a gathering, with people taking photos and looking on in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor room decorated with framed maps and artwork.

A young woman in a white dress with a red veil stands in the foreground at a gathering, with people taking photos and looking on in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor room decorated with framed maps and artwork.

A group of women dressed in white, some standing and some kneeling, in front of a wall decorated with framed artwork, possibly at a wedding or special event.

A group of women dressed in white, some standing and some kneeling, in front of a wall decorated with framed artwork, possibly at a wedding or special event.

Four women standing together indoors, dressed in elegant clothing, with wooden furniture and warm lighting in the background.

Four women standing together indoors, dressed in elegant clothing, with wooden furniture and warm lighting in the background.

A mannequin with blonde braided hair styled in a bun, wearing large red floral earrings, a strapless white satin gown, and matching makeup, standing in a dimly lit room with dark wooden furniture in the background.

A mannequin with blonde braided hair styled in a bun, wearing large red floral earrings, a strapless white satin gown, and matching makeup, standing in a dimly lit room with dark wooden furniture in the background.

A woman with dark hair in an elegant updo and long earrings, another woman with dark hair and red lipstick, wearing a black dress and pearl necklace, at a formal event with other guests in the background.

A woman with dark hair in an elegant updo and long earrings, another woman with dark hair and red lipstick, wearing a black dress and pearl necklace, at a formal event with other guests in the background.

Two women dressed in formal evening gowns at a party or ball, with other guests in the background. The woman on the left wears a backless black dress with a chain accessory, and the woman on the right wears a red strapless gown holding a cocktail gla

Two women dressed in formal evening gowns at a party or ball, with other guests in the background. The woman on the left wears a backless black dress with a chain accessory, and the woman on the right wears a red strapless gown holding a cocktail glass.

A woman in a white dress stands in the foreground, facing a seated audience in a dimly lit room, with some standing along the walls.

A woman in a white dress stands in the foreground, facing a seated audience in a dimly lit room, with some standing along the walls.

A woman in a white gown with red accents walks past seated audience members in a dimly lit room decorated with large framed maps and a chandelier overhead. Several audience members are taking photos or watching her.

A woman in a white gown with red accents walks past seated audience members in a dimly lit room decorated with large framed maps and a chandelier overhead. Several audience members are taking photos or watching her.

A woman in traditional attire walking in front of a seated audience, with some audience members taking photos in a dimly lit room with warm lighting and large framed artwork on the walls.

A woman in traditional attire walking in front of a seated audience, with some audience members taking photos in a dimly lit room with warm lighting and large framed artwork on the walls.

A woman in a beige suit and large hat standing in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit room, with overhead chandelier lighting.

A woman in a beige suit and large hat standing in front of a seated audience in a dimly lit room, with overhead chandelier lighting.

A woman wearing a beige suit and large wide-brimmed hat standing in a dimly lit room with an audience around her.

A woman wearing a beige suit and large wide-brimmed hat standing in a dimly lit room with an audience around her.

A woman in a white dress standing in a dimly lit room with several people sitting and standing around.

A woman in a white dress standing in a dimly lit room with several people sitting and standing around.

A group of people watching a woman in a white gown walk on a runway in a room with dark wood paneling and large framed maps on the wall.

A group of people watching a woman in a white gown walk on a runway in a room with dark wood paneling and large framed maps on the wall.

A bride in a white wedding dress standing in front of seated guests taking photos and videos during a wedding ceremony in a dimly lit room with wooden furniture and a large framed map on the wall.

A bride in a white wedding dress standing in front of seated guests taking photos and videos during a wedding ceremony in a dimly lit room with wooden furniture and a large framed map on the wall.

A woman in a beige gown walking on a runway or stage while audience members and photographers watch and take pictures in a dimly lit room.

A woman in a beige gown walking on a runway or stage while audience members and photographers watch and take pictures in a dimly lit room.

A woman in a white dress stands in front of an audience at an indoor event, with some people capturing the moment on their phones.

A woman in a white dress stands in front of an audience at an indoor event, with some people capturing the moment on their phones.

Models showcasing wedding dresses on a runway during a fashion show, with a chandelier hanging overhead and audience members watching.

Models showcasing wedding dresses on a runway during a fashion show, with a chandelier hanging overhead and audience members watching.

A woman in a strapless gown standing under a chandelier in a dimly lit room surrounded by people.

A woman in a strapless gown standing under a chandelier in a dimly lit room surrounded by people.

Group of women in formal dresses, standing and socializing in a dimly lit room with wooden shelves.

Group of women in formal dresses, standing and socializing in a dimly lit room with wooden shelves.

Group of women dressed in elegant white dresses and men in formal attire, gathered in a dimly lit indoor setting with artwork on the walls, likely celebrating a special occasion or event.

Group of women dressed in elegant white dresses and men in formal attire, gathered in a dimly lit indoor setting with artwork on the walls, likely celebrating a special occasion or event.

People gathered at an indoor evening event, some dressed elegantly, with dim lighting and modern decor.

People gathered at an indoor evening event, some dressed elegantly, with dim lighting and modern decor.

A dimly lit indoor scene with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, showing two women walking in front of an audience that is seated and taking photos. The women are dressed in elegant, flowing gowns, and one of them is wearing a large, wide-brimmed

A dimly lit indoor scene with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, showing two women walking in front of an audience that is seated and taking photos. The women are dressed in elegant, flowing gowns, and one of them is wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat with a veil.

Model walking on runway at fashion show with audience watching and chandelier lighting

Model walking on runway at fashion show with audience watching and chandelier lighting

Meet me uptown

Meet me uptown

Meet me uptown

Meet me uptown