CELEBRITY gown and wedding dress designer Johanna Johnson is feeling the wrath of angry brides, with one woman revealing her disappointment over allegedly being left empty-handed after paying $5000 for her dream gown.Celebrity designer Johanna Johnson’s company officially went into liquidation last week, after reports the Alexandria-based business was pursued by the Australian Taxation Office and former employees for owing a reported $1.1 million. This figure reportedly included $300,000 in superannuation charges the company failed to pay employees.
While Johnson’s dresses are a red carpet favourite among Hollywood actresses, including Mad Men star Christina Hendricks and model Chrissy Teigen, the designer has angered a growing number of brides who are devastated they may be left without a dress on their big day.
30-year-old Georgia Slade, who is getting married in just 6 weeks, admitted to falling in love with a Johanna Johnson dress last year,It’s just so disappointing more than anything, to have to go through this experience as a bride when it should be a fun, exciting and happy time,I’m actually currently looking for wedding dresses and have had a little cry. I don’t know how I am going to afford my next one.
Members of Parliament are regularly asked to assist in resolving disputes between individuals and the bureaucracy, including in the areas of immigration, social security and taxation, the statement said.Ms Johnson sought this assistance in an effort to meet her tax obligations while continuing to operate her business.
However, Ms Bishop did not become involved in resolving the dispute and at no time was there any direct contact between Ms Bishop and the ATO, nor has there been any request for preferential treatment for Ms Johnson.”Ms Bishop has been a supportive client of Ms Johnston, wearing her creations at various fashion events, including the Leeuwin Estate Concert earlier last year.
Along with Ms Slade, a number of brides have taken to the designer’s Facebook page to vent their concern and frustration with Ms Johnson. Some have labelled the whole experience as “stressful” and ”disappointing,” while others are just after answers on how they will have final fittings and receive their dresses.I have a fitting that was pushed from today to tomorrow ... can I please have some assurance that there will be someone in the Alexandria office,” one bride-to-be posted late last week.
“What does this mean for brides who have already paid in full but dresses have probably not been made yet? I ordered my dress in February ... As you would know you need to order a dress at least 6 months in advance ... I need to know if I need to be looking for another dress? Please let us know in writing what is happening?” another customer wrote.
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