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The Gown Doctor (since 1982)
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Testimony
Diana's Couture & Bridal
based on 7 reviews rating at
www.yelp.com
Kanya M. - Washington,
DC -
8/12/2009
E. F. - Washington, DC -
8/11/2009
Creative, kind, and feisty- Diana
builds and rebuilds the most elegant clothing- and gets the job done
on time.
Whether you need careful alterations to an
antique lace gown, a highly stylized couture gown built from
scratch, or you're not sure what to do with the incredible bolt of
fabric you brought back from your last trip out of the country-
Diana is the woman for your fashion and alteration needs.
After searching for the perfect wedding dress for months, I ended up
at Diana's shop with nothing more than three magazine clippings and
a dream of a dress that would fit my unusual body type. She has
made all of my dreams come true for a price that is fair and
reasonable. Diana is able to listen to her clients and produce
garments that not only look incredible, but that work perfectly for
the shape and size of the individual.
Besides all of the above, Diana is a wonderful person who has
earned her reputation among her (sometimes exclusive) clientele over
more than 25 years of sewing in the District.
My wedding
ended up being one of the best days of my life... and as expected
the dress Diana hand built for me was not only comfortable and
durable- but people simply could not stop talking about it. Diana
was such a lucky find for this picky bride!
12/24/2008
Lori C. - Silver Spring, MD -
7/14/2009
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Nicole W. - Washington, DC -
6/23/2009
J.A - Washington, DC -
6/20/2009
Diana is incredible!!!! I looked
all around for my wedding dress, but kept getting frustrated I
couldn't get exactly what I had in mind. Then I found
Diana.
We spent an hour or so designing the dress from my ideas and
with her fantastic input, and it was ready for the first try-on
within a month and a half. Amazing, considering the ready-made shop
down the street charged rush fees if you were ordering within 5
months of your wedding.
When I put the dress on for the
first time, it fit perfectly and I thought it was just too beautiful
for words. I didn't want to take it off. And it's so
special to tell people I had the dress made for me. I would
recommend Diana to anyone.
Sharon P. - Washington, DC -
6/10/2009
08/20/2008First
to Review
P L. - Washington, DC -
2/7/2009
Hi Diana -
Here are
pictures of the dresses from the wedding. The dresses looked
great! You really made the wedding special. Thank you so
much for all your hard work and attention to detail. Please
let me know you if you receive this and are able to view the
pictures. If not I can send them another way.
Thanks,
Marchelle Bean
May 6, 2009 04:17:17 AM,
jacki.lindig wrote:
Diana,
I am writing to say
thank you for the wonderful job you did on my dress. I loved it,
and everyone though it was just the most spectacular
wedding
outfit they had seen. It was so special to have a one of a kind
dress, and the craftsmanship was really outstanding. Thanks for
turning a few pictures into my dream dress.
I have attached
a couple of pictures of it from the
wedding.
Jacki Lindig
Lisa Kuhn -
2007
Dear Diana,
With apologies for the delay. I am very
pleased to enclose several pictures that I thought you might
enjoy. I think it is not an exaggeration to say that my wedding
dress was a big hit. Both Linda and I received numerous
glowing compliments about our dresses. I am indebted to you for
all your efforts and wonderful advice to help make my wedding
day so special and memorable.
Best wishes
Lisa Kuhn 2007
J.A - November 25th, 2009
Dear Diana,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the
incredible wedding dress you made for me. I loved it from
the moment of my last fitting and loved wearing it so much on my
wedding day!!!! I am grateful for the way you transform my
vision into reality and I thought the dress turned out even more
beautiful than I could have imagined. I loved wearing it
so much. Thank you for the gift you give all us brides to
make us feel beautiful on our wedding days.
Gratefully,
November 25th, 2009
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Kelly
Wedding: 09/19/2009
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I had a dress that was literally
4 sizes too big and Diana did an amazing job at
taking it in. It was heavy material, beading and
pleating on the bust and you couldn't tell anything
had been done. I agree she does charge a lot of
money but in my case the cost was well worth it
since the dress practically had to be remade. I had
no problem with my bustle and found her to be very
responsive to my calls for appointments. She was
also proactive about letting me know when my dress
was done (which was earlier than she had originally
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I found a dress that I really
liked but did not love. I loved the layers of
chiffon that rippled down it like a wedding cake but
it was a mermaid cut which I did not care for, and a
few sized too big. I took the dress to Diana (the
miracle worker) and she agreed to help me. She
basically had to unstich each layer, take it in, and
rebuild the dress from scratch... all the while she
was busy planning, hosting, and sewing for her
daughter's wedding making all of the dresses as well
as taking care of other customers. Diana is
wonder-woman and is creative and fun, but also a
perfectionist. My dress was perfect and no one could
see all the work Diana had to put into it. If I did
anything differently, I would have just gone to
Diana initially with my ideas and had her make me a
custom dress because her work is fabulous and she
gives a fair price. I was also able to get my veil
from her. Good Luck and trust me when I say, call
her! |
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diana
Wedding: 05/23/2009
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She worked with me to make my
dream dress come true. I gave her tons of pictures
and she worked her magic to make my ideas come
alive. She is truly amazing. Not only did she create
my dream dress but also did it within a short period
of time. I would recommend her to anyone and
everyone.
DM, Fairfax, VA |
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Diana's
Couture and Bridal is The Best!
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I
came to Diana on the recommendation of a dear
friend. My friend's wedding was held last June at
the Willard Hotel and it was THE social event of the
season. I was very impressed by how beautiful and
classy my friend looked in her gorgeous gown. When I
began shopping for a wedding dress myself later in
the fall, my friend shared with me her wonderful
experience designing her gown with Diana who made it
for her in no time. I needed alterations done to my
wedding gown and bridesmaids dresses, so I brought
my gown and my attendents, with their dresses in
tow, to Diana. We were all shapes and sizes and
needed different things done to make our dresses fit
just right. She made us all look lovely PLUS she
gave me a good rate. One of the things I needed was
a bustle. Diana put it in just the way I asked her
to and then made sure to show all my bridesmaids how
to hook it up for me. I was worried that my dress
was so heavy and stiff that it would be nearly
impossible to dance in. I aked her
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I came to Diana on the
recommendation of a dear friend. My friend's wedding
was held last June at the Willard Hotel and it was
THE social event of the season. I was very impressed
by how beautiful and classy my friend looked in her
gorgeous gown. When I began shopping for a wedding
dress myself later in the fall, my friend shared
with me her wonderful experience designing her gown
with Diana who made it for her in no time. I needed
alterations done to my wedding gown and bridesmaids
dresses, so I brought my gown and my attendents,
with their dresses in tow, to Diana. We were all
shapes and sizes and needed different things done to
make our dresses fit just right. She made us all
look lovely PLUS she gave me a good rate. One of the
things I needed was a bustle. Diana put it in just
the way I asked her to and then made sure to show
all my bridesmaids how to hook it up for me. I was
worried that my dress was so heavy and stiff that it
would be nearly impossible to dance in. I aked her
to explain to me how I could chop the petticoat out
after the ceremony. She thought for a while and
suggested that she could just cut it off right there
while I had the dress on. She thought it would hang
better and look softer, so we went for it! Diana was
right -- it did look and feel much better and the
train held its shape perfectly when I walked down
the isle, even without all that netting underneath.
People are still commenting on how good my groom and
I looked out on the dance floor at our reception. I
was so pleased with all that Diana has done for me
that I brought my favorite leather jacket to her to
be re-lined and I am having her remake my exquisite
wedding gown into a cocktail dress. I highly
recommend Diana!!!
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She was my wedding dress fairy god-mother!
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I found a
dress that I really liked but did not
love. I loved the layers of chiffon that
rippled down it like a wedding cake but
it was a mermaid cut which I did not
care for, and a few sized too big. I
took the dress to Diana (the miracle
worker) and she agreed to help me. She
basically had to unstich each layer,
take it in, and rebuild the dress from
scratch... all the while she was busy
planning, hosting, and sewing for her
daughter's wedding making all of the
dresses as well as taking care of other
customers. Diana is wonder-woman and is
creative and fun, but also a
perfectionist. My dress was perfect and
no one could see all the work Diana had
to put into it. If I did anything
differently, I would have just gone to
Diana initially with my ideas and had
her make me a custom dress because her
work is fabulous and she gives a fair
price. I was also able to get my veil
from her. I also want to mention that my
mother goes to Diana for all of her
alterations and has always been
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I found a dress that
I really liked but did not love. I loved
the layers of chiffon that rippled down
it like a wedding cake but it was a
mermaid cut which I did not care for,
and a few sized too big. I took the
dress to Diana (the miracle worker) and
she agreed to help me. She basically had
to unstich each layer, take it in, and
rebuild the dress from scratch... all
the while she was busy planning,
hosting, and sewing for her daughter's
wedding making all of the dresses as
well as taking care of other customers.
Diana is wonder-woman and is creative
and fun, but also a perfectionist. My
dress was perfect and no one could see
all the work Diana had to put into it.
If I did anything differently, I would
have just gone to Diana initially with
my ideas and had her make me a custom
dress because her work is fabulous and
she gives a fair price. I was also able
to get my veil from her. I also want to
mention that my mother goes to Diana for
all of her alterations and has always
been impressed and pleased with the work
that was done...as was I!
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Four months before my
wedding, my now husband and
I moved to
DC
from Atlanta. For the first
two months I was here, I
would fly back to Atlanta
for my dress fittings. That
quickly became too much of a
hassle and too expensive so,
upon several
recommendations, I decided
to try Diana's Couture and
Bridal. Even though I was
warned, I admit I was a bit
put off by her shop in the
beginning but once I saw
Diana's work I didn't care
if she worked out of an
alley!!! My wedding dress
was a very expensive couture
gown and I had been having
my fittings done at the
actual flagship store of the
designer who made the dress.
But the seamstress I had
been working with was either
afraid or didn't want to
take the time to do what
needed to be done to make
the dress look like it was
made for me. After one
fitting with Diana, it was
like a different dress. I
mean, the dress was the
same, but she knew exactly
where to alter it so that it
fit my body like a glove and
was extremely... More
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Four
months before my wedding, my
now husband and I moved to
DC
from Atlanta. For the first
two months I was here, I
would fly back to Atlanta
for my dress fittings. That
quickly became too much of a
hassle and too expensive so,
upon several
recommendations, I decided
to try Diana's Couture and
Bridal. My wedding dress was
a very expensive couture
gown and I had been having
my fittings done at the
actual flagship store of the
designer who made the dress.
But the seamstress I had
been working with was either
afraid or didn't want to
take the time to do what
needed to be done to make
the dress look like it was
made for me. After one
fitting with Diana, it was
like a different dress. I
mean, the dress was the
same, but she knew exactly
where to alter it so that it
fit my body like a glove and
was extremely flattering and
I loved it! Diana was
willing to deconstruct the
dress and do alterations
that most seamstresses won't
do. So, because of that, she
deserves a
premium...although she
charge me less than what I
had been paying previously
for my wedding gown. Diana
is not your run-of-the-mill
hem your pants seamstress.
So if you're looking for
cheap and quick, then you
might look elsewhere. But if
you are looking for someone
who truly has an eye and
knows women's bodies and how
to best flatter them, then
Diana is the perfect place
for you. I would recommend
her to anyone!
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So I have
some history here. I grew up in
DC
and went to highschool in Georgetown (go
Visitation!). I passed Diana's Couture
on my way to and from school every day.
I used to gaze at her shopfront and peer
at the gowns and think to myself that
one day as a bride, if I could afford
to, I would use her services. Well,
while I was still in highschool, I was
at a garage sale and bought this
oversized lavender mermaid-like dress
and took it to Diana's one day and she
altered it (sequences and all) for my
junior prom. This dress went from UGH to
AMAZING!!! Well, fast forward to 14
years after my graduation and Diana's
Couture is STILL at the same location
and NOTHING has changed! Sure, the shop
is small and needs some sprucing but
when it comes to quality and expertise
and resources, Diana's can't be beat! I
also looked at the other bridal couture
shops in Georgetown and the
DC area and while they are
clean and pretty, they are also snobby
and over-priced. I
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So I have some
history here. I grew up in
DC
and went to highschool in Georgetown (go
Visitation!). I passed Diana's Couture
on my way to and from school every day.
I used to gaze at her shopfront and peer
at the gowns and think to myself that
one day as a bride, if I could afford
to, I would use her services. Well,
while I was still in highschool, I was
at a garage sale and bought this
oversized lavender mermaid-like dress
and took it to Diana's one day and she
altered it (sequences and all) for my
junior prom. This dress went from UGH to
AMAZING!!! Well, fast forward to 14
years after my graduation and Diana's
Couture is STILL at the same location
and NOTHING has changed! Sure, the shop
is small and needs some sprucing but
when it comes to quality and expertise
and resources, Diana's can't be beat! I
also looked at the other bridal couture
shops in Georgetown and the
DC area and while they are
clean and pretty, they are also snobby
and over-priced. I was more concerned
about customer service, price, and my
overall dress than anything else. I am
very surprised by the reviews on this
page concerning alterations because my
dress was one big alteration. I had
bought two gowns and came to Diana's to
fix the second one only a few weeks
before my wedding. The gown had several
issues with it and Diana, after taking
in my concerns and addressing my wishes,
gave me her own professional opinion and
everything turned out wonderfully! The
dress was COMPLETELY different and it
was BEAUTIFUL and FLATTERING and
everything I wanted! I mean if you want
good advice, go to Diana. If you want
someone to cater to your whims
regardless of what would look good on
you, then go elsewhere. Diana has been
in business for a LOOOOONG time and I
think that counts for something. She has
an honest business and loyal customers
and I am really disappointed and sad (I
know she would be to because she is
extremely attentive to her customers) to
see that there are a few dissatisfied
people on here. As concerns my
once-in-a-lifetime wedding dress
experience, Diana really came through! I
could not have asked for anything more.
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Four months
before my wedding, my now husband and I
moved to
DC
from Atlanta. For the first two months I
was here, I would fly back to Atlanta
for my dress fittings. That quickly
became too much of a hassle and too
expensive so, upon several
recommendations, I decided to try
Diana's Couture and Bridal. Even though
I was warned, I admit I was a bit put
off by her shop in the beginning but
once I saw Diana's work I didn't care if
she worked out of an alley!!! My wedding
dress was a very expensive couture gown
and I had been having my fittings done
at the actual flagship store of the
designer who made the dress. But the
seamstress I had been working with was
either afraid or didn't want to take the
time to do what needed to be done to
make the dress look like it was made for
me. After one fitting with Diana, it was
like a different dress. I mean, the
dress was the same, but she knew exactly
where to alter it so that it fit my body
like a glove and was extremely... More
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Four months before my
wedding, my now husband and I moved to
DC
from Atlanta. For the first two months I
was here, I would fly back to Atlanta
for my dress fittings. That quickly
became too much of a hassle and too
expensive so, upon several
recommendations, I decided to try
Diana's Couture and Bridal. Even though
I was warned, I admit I was a bit put
off by her shop in the beginning but
once I saw Diana's work I didn't care if
she worked out of an alley!!! My wedding
dress was a very expensive couture gown
and I had been having my fittings done
at the actual flagship store of the
designer who made the dress. But the
seamstress I had been working with was
either afraid or didn't want to take the
time to do what needed to be done to
make the dress look like it was made for
me. After one fitting with Diana, it was
like a different dress. I mean, the
dress was the same, but she knew exactly
where to alter it so that it fit my body
like a glove and was extremely
flattering and I loved it! Diana was
willing to deconstruct the dress and do
alterations that most seamstresses won't
do. So, because of that, she deserves a
premium...although she charge me less
than what I had been paying previously
for my wedding gown. Diana is not your
run-of-the-mill hem your pants
seamstress. So if you're looking for
cheap and quick, then you might look
elsewhere. But if you are looking for
someone who truly has an eye and knows
women's bodies and how to best flatter
them, then Diana is the perfect place
for you. I would recommend her to
anyone!
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Katy Pennington Ferry -
November 2007
I want to thank you very much for making me
such a beautiful wedding gown. When I started looking I
had an idea in mind but I wasn't finding it anywhere. It
was so wonderful when we came into your shop and you told me
that you could make the dress I wanted!
My husband who is not a "cryer" cried when he
saw me in the dress you had made. I cannot thank you
enough for helping me get my dream dress.
Sincerely,
Katy
Heidi Strain -
July 2005
I wanted to send you a long
overdue "Thank You" for the beautiful alterations you did on my
wedding gown last October! When my previous seamstress
botched the alterations less than 2 weeks before the wedding,
you saved the day! When you were finished with it, the gown
looked just gorgeous. I felt like royalty in it!
Thanks a million.
Letitia
Baldrige
Dear Diana:
Once again, the things you
made for me - at great speed - are perfect. I don't know how you
do it!
I think Washington is lucky to
have you in its midst. You're a combination of great
workmanship, wonderful service, and a perfect eye.
Gratefully,
Letitia Baldrige
Suzanne
StPierre
Dear Diana
What would I do without your
expert alterations and wardrobe advice? You keep my clothes and
even me in shape - and always manage to respond to my "rush"
requests.
Many, many thanks.
Warm
wishes.
Suzanne StPierre
Brandi Brant Jansen
I just wanted to send you a not of thanks
for all of your hard work to make my dress so perfect!
On my wedding day I felt beautiful because my dress just
fit so well! You're a genius!
Sincerely,
Brandi Brant Jansen
Tara Sweeny Capoor -
January 2001
I would like to thank you
for the wonderful job you did on my wedding dress!
It was such a pleasure to work with you - carefree,
stress free - and the dress was perfect. Thank you
for your care and attention and for making me feel so
beautiful!
Best Regards,
Tara Sweeny Capoor
Claire Howard
How can I thank you
enough for doing such a beautiful job with Jenny's
Junior bridesmaids dresses? They are exquisite!
Your efforts are appreciated more than you will ever
know. We are so very grateful for all your hard
work in our behalf.
God Bless you,
Claire Howard
Tzeitel Hein
First I must tell you
that I am still receiving compliments about my dress.
I still do not have a photo to send, but I plan to very
soon.
Thank you so much for
making the dress that I wanted even better! Diana,
you areawesome!
Tzeitel
Kate Riddleberger -
August 2004
I just wanted to thank
you for your beautiful work on my wedding dress - it
looked gorgeous on the big day, and of course, received
many many compliments! At the end of the night, I
did not want to take it off, so Mark and I sat around in
our hotel room and drank some wine, dress on. Hope
you like the picture enclosed. Best wishes for
continued success and for the lovely children you're
helping.
Fondly,
Kate
Stephanie M.
Lempress
Dear Diana,
Thank you for a beautiful
wedding dress. It was a pleasure working with you, and
you did an excellent job.
Gratefully,
Stephanie M. Lempress
Heidi - November 1992
Thank you again for
making our dress so beautiful! I especially loved
my gown. Really, Diana, thank you for your truly
gorgeous work. Enjoy the pictures I tried to give
you one picture from all angles.
Love,
Heidi
Emma
Diana,
Thank you for creating
such a stunning gown for my wedding. It's so
beautiful. Vera Wang has nothing on you! I
looked beautiful! We would also like to thank you
for the cookbook. We've been using it a lot.
It's so popular that some of my friends requested as
Christmas gifts.
Love,
Emma and Niclas
Michelle Winsor - January
2003
Thank you so very much
for all the artistry and hard work you put into my
bridesmaid dresses! The design, color, and fit was
perfect on everyone and they really did set the tone for
the whole wedding.
Also, thank you for doing
what no other seamstress could do - make my wedding
dress really fit me! I truly don't know what I
would have done without you. Us Washingtonian
women are so lucky to have you. You are so
incredibly talented in everything you do - from your
couture and bridal designs to your cookbooks and charity
work. You are an inspiration to us all.
Enclosed are some photos
of my wedding for you. Don't the girls look
fabulous? Apparently, Baltimore Magazine thinks so
because we're going to be in the February 2003 Wedding
issue. Enjoy and thanks again for everything.
Love,
Michelle Windsor
Vivian Gumbara
Dear Diana,
I'm so sorry that this
thank you is so late. I wanted to thank you for helping
me with my wedding dress alterations last September.
It ended up fitting wonderfully. Those last minute
changes were definitely worth it!
I also wanted to thank
you for the Vietnamese Cookbook. I've tried
several recipes and my husband loves it all! I
even made the Cha Gio - they were definitely more work
than I expected but were a favorite for everyone1
Thank you again for everything. I hope you are
doing well in this new year. I've included a few
photos from the wedding.
All the best,
Vivian Gumbara
Barbara Starrett for
Rachel's wedding- January 1997
Dear Diana,
I just wanted to tell you
that Rachel had a glorious wedding, 75 degree sunny on
January 4th, no less! She was a truly radiant,
lovely, elegant bride. Her dress (my dress) was
once again a "hit." People who had also attended
Denise's wedding in 1995 could not believe Rachel has
now wearing it. They began calling it "the magic
dress." I, of course, told them you were the
Magician. I can't wait for our next wedding.
No engagement yet, but with two more daughter, I can
confidently say "See you soon." Many thanks,
Diana.
Barbara Starrett
Julie Dukes - 1997
Dear Diana
You always come to the
rescue when I need you. I don't buy clothes off the rack
anymore. I can just show you a picture and you duplicate
it. You're amazing. You've seen me go from a size
2-4 to maternity and very big and you still work magic
and make the perfect clothes for me. Thank you so
much for all your help. I'm sure you'll be seeing
lots of me in the fall after I lose my tummy, so we can
work out some new clothes to cheer me up.
You're the best!
Julie Dukes
Sharon Feingold
Diana,
I don't know if words can
describe how grateful I am to you. I came in one
week before my brother's wedding with a practically
ruined dress and thought there was nothing anyone could
do to fix it. Your willingness to fix my dress in
such a short time period will forever be appreciated.
You have such a great eye for how something should fit
as well as what is fashionable. I got so many
compliments on my dress though it was so modest.
Diana, you have turned a disaster into a success story.
Thank you for everything. I hope you have a
wonderful vacation and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely
Sharon Feingold
Carole Schiffman
Dear Diana,
A smashing hit! You are
the BEST! Made like it was molded to my body!
Thank you again and again for being flexible under
stress and for sharing your talent to my day special.
My very best regards
Carole Schiffman
Robyn - July 2000
To Diana,
With deepest appreciation
for your exceptional talent, enthusiasm and good cheer.
The dress you made for me is exquisite and I look
forward to giving you a full account of the festivities.
Fondly,
Robyn
Nell Boyce
Dear Diana,
I have been meaning to
send you a photo since I married on September 3rd, 2000.
Sorry for the delay. It fit great. When one of my
mother's bridesmaids saw me in my mother's dress, she
began weeping. After 40 years, the dress still
look great. Thanks for your hard work.
Nell Boyce
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