T-back Fishtail: Lace ^ Lace (one of a kind)
- Only one is available in a size 2-4, ships in 1 month
The T-back Fishtail Gown is a modern romantic design with nods to previous eras - this first incarnation of floral lace on lace design, includes a 3D bodice made of carefully layered handcut handsewn lace flowers, with a very comfortable flowy skirt built with hand cut lace godets and a fanback fishtail for a very bohemian flowy subtle trumpet shape, lengthening legs and overall this cut creates a subtle lengthening hourglass effect.
The bodice is constructed of a deadstock lace with handcut lace flowers (which I enjoyed cutting each one out with the tiniest scissors while binging the Bold Type), that I hand layered to create a flattering beautiful bodice of 3D lace flowers growing together.
Mika our couturier gownmaker added her signature godets (which I kept calling "dégas" haha) and fanback fishtail to this design which create that very romantic low key flare.
This design is made of vegan organza from 100% post-consumer recycled fibers with trim that is a combination of beautifully beaded handmade deadstock and remnant pieces.
Vintage deadstock trim:
- Handcut Lace flowers from Deadstock Lace:
- Handcrafted sequined trim from 20 year ago from one of the best beaded factories. This trim has never been used before, but also cannot be made again since the factory is no longer around - this limits how many can be made of this design.
Handmade trim by Female Artisans:
- Handknit flowers designed and created by an amazing woman, Jen, in Oklahoma City whose flower sales support her weekend service of creating care packages for homeless individuals and shut in senior citizens. You can support her work here.
Landfill diverted Industrial Deadstock Fabric:
- The lace is pretty gorgeous- very beautifully made cotton lace that, layered over the thick satin deadstock skirt, and the lace bodice fabric create a sweet bohemian energy.
When a brand creates a line it usually includes fabric production, but often they must order more than they need as a buffer for production issues. If all of this buffer yardage is not needed then there is very small quantities of excess fabric in these very specific colors and designs which often then take up space in a factory, or end up in a landfill. It's not enough yardage for another brand to do production with, but luckily it's enough for me to make a few gowns in and voila! Here are the limited run colors then this comes in. This means though that I cannot make this design in exactly this fabric ever again.
Other items you will need to wear this gown: Nothing in particular! There is built in breast support, so no need to wear a bra or bustier otherwise.
- PLEASE NOTE: the gold sash belt and cape are sold separately and soldout.
ZERO WASTE GOWN DROPS
Is a dream come true! It means I get to create art often, slowly with my hands, using amazing vintage and deadstock materials I find, along with featuring handmade art by artists that inspire me. Making things with my hands, and finding unique things a home create a lot of joy for me.
I also design with comfort in mind, the comfort not only to move, but to feel beautiful doing whatever you want that day - eating, dancing, sitting - running through a field of daisies with your three rescued pups, ya know the usual!
xo Leanne
with Japanese Couturier, Mika
Wedding gowns are maybe the most complex type of apparel to build. They must be constructed at the highest quality, and a couturier must be a true problem solver and inventor to be able to translate a vision into reality over a spectrum of designs, cuts, and materials.
After meeting with another couturier, something didn't feel right. I checked my email again to see if Mika had responded and realized I had missed hers.
When we met - with her fervent love for her dogs, her parents, anime covering her walls, and her contagious enthusiasm for problem solving and overwhelming kindness - I knew it would be WAY more fun to work with her on these. We spent almost every day for months working on these designs, and I'm so happy for you to see them incarnated, waiting to find the right person to celebrate with.
celebrate a {human you love} including details made by {humans we love} of which their sales support {humans they love}
From Julia in Kiev supporting her family with her embroidered animals to Jen using the sales of her hand crocheted flowers to make care packages for shut in seniors and homeless individuals - each gown is the result of art I've had the JOY of bringing together by many wonderful people.
xo Leanne