Justina McCaffrey Justina McCaffrey is a household name in the North American bridal market. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Los Angeles, where she received two international design awards. As an apprentice at Bianca Nygard International and Pat McDonagh International, she gained experience in the fashion industry, but was still unsure whether to pursue a career in fashion, or to begin considering a career in law or business. Her vocation became clear when she obtained notably positive feedback from friends and relatives on her wedding dress concepts. Soon she had design requests from friends and acquaintances for their wedding dresses and the business, Justina McCaffrey Haute Couture, really took off; her luxurious boutique opened and a new collection was launched at the New York couture bridal market.