The experience
The couture experience encompasses every stage of creation: initial sketches, pattern development, toiles and the meticulous crafting of a dress designed exclusively to your precise measurements. The result is an exceptionally beautiful couture gown, perfectly balanced in proportion and thoughtfully refined to enhance and frame your figure. From the first sketch to the final fitting, the creation of a couture dress is a joyful and collaborative journey.
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Over a series of appointments, watch as your dress transforms from the initial sketch into a unique and immaculately fitted dress completely bespoke to you.
"The cape and dress complemented one another perfectly thanks to Natasha’s clever design and attention to every detail. I felt like a total princess on my wedding day." - BRIDE CATRIONA
The initial consultation
The first appointment is an opportunity to get to know each other, to explore your ideas and understand the details of your wedding day. We will walk through various silhouettes from our existing collections and explore fabric choices and embellishments.
Once the design is refined I will curate a booklet containing the details of your bridal look, the fabric choice and embellishment samples along with a bespoke sketch.
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Toile Fittings
For your initial fitting appointment we create a cotton calico toile from your measurements, which is a mock-up of your dress. This is the first stage of fabrication and our opportunity to perfect the fit, proportions and design before the silk is cut. During your toile fittings the lines of the dress are defined and drawn on your toile to ensure the dress is perfectly proportioned and balanced.
The underlying structure of the dress, the corset, is moulded to your body to define and enhance your silhouette. Fabrics and embellishments are draped over the toile to refine the design and allow you visualise your finished dress.
Silk Fittings
The magical moment where you step into your silk dress for the first time. Your dress can continue to develop through further silk fittings to ensure perfect fit and considered design. Bespoke embroidery and embellishments will be placed and finalised. You will wear your shoes for the perfect length, and your finished look will take shape.
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The final appointment will be as close to the wedding or event date as possible, to ensure the perfect fit.
