Articles from the studio on modest wedding dresses, fabrics and lace, and the working process behind the gowns.
Embroidery is the layer that holds a couture gown together but rarely gets named. A short guide to the main techniques, threads, and quality signs.
An overview of the three European lace families that show up most often in bridal couture, and what to check when you look at a sample.
What to check in the fabric, how to think about silhouette, and when to move from a collection piece to a bespoke design.
A short overview of the fabrics, laces, beads, and pearls the studio uses, and where they come from.
How an appointment at the studio works, what you can see in one, and how a bespoke design process gets started.
A view from the studio on the design directions appearing this coming season, and which ones are worth picking up.
Recommendations from the studio for choosing a veil, jewelry, shoes, and other accessories that don't compete with the gown.
An overview of the seven stages of work on a single gown, from the first sketch to handover.
