Heidi Elnora Baker

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Heidi Elnora Standridge Baker (born in Sardis) is a wedding dress designer. Her creations are marketed under the Heidi Elnora label.

Baker graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia in 2002. She was employed as a designer for Carter's children's wear in Atlanta, and appeared on the second season of Bravo's "Project Runway" in 2005. She was one of two contestants eliminated in the first episode.

In 2006 Baker launched her own label, which is now sold through retailers in 10 states. In 2012 she hosted the first annual Birmingham Fashion Week at Rucker Place as a fund raiser for Camp Smile-A-Mile. She also designed the coral dress worn by Sara Evans at the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Elnora married Jeff Baker in October 2009 and has one son, Jack.

References

  • Temple, Chanda (April 24, 2011) "Fashion fundraiser will benefit Camp Smile-A-Mile." Birmingham News
  • Whaley, Kathleen J. (May/June 2011) "Happy Beginnings: A young designer stays true to her personal style and small-town roots to realize her dream of creating couture bridal gowns." Southern Lady
  • Temple, Chanda (April 2, 2012) "ACM gown by Birmingham designer Heidi Elnora Baker helps Sara Evans do a 'Jolie' on the red carpet."

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