Couture

Our couture bridal, evening wear and boudoir reflect elegance, refinement and quiet luxury— garments conceived as future heirlooms and created for those who seek the extraordinary. As a family owned Atelier our work is deeply personal, guided by a commitment to craftsmanship, quality, sustainability, and a belief that true luxury is both meaningful and enduring. 

Haute Couture Techniques

Every piece is meticulously patterned, cut and sewn within our San Francisco Atelier, where couture traditions meet modern artistry.

Fine details define our work: hand-appliquéd lace placed with painterly precision, intricate beading and embroidery executed stitch by stitch, and nuanced internal construction.

No element is rushed or mass-produced, each gown is a singular creation, impossible to replicate, and aspirational to own.

The Couture Process:

Our Atelier offers all of our designs made couture for each of our clients beginning not with a sketch but with the client. After requesting an appointment, a one on one consultation is scheduled with our Creative Director and Designer, Suzanne Hanley.

Suzanne creates each design inspired by the individual for whom it is made—their story, their presence, their lifestyle, their sense of self.

Through an intimate collaboration between designer and client, ideas are exchanged openly and thoughtfully, allowing the garment to evolve organically.

Silhouettes, textures and details are refined guided by Suzanne’s vast knowledge of textiles and ornament, resulting in a piece that feels deeply personal and uniquely yours.

The experience itself is as meaningful as the final gown: private, collaborative and immersive. Each fitting with Suzanne becomes a moment of refinement where structure, movement and details are perfected.

 The final result is a gown that feels inherently personal, impeccably tailored, richly detailed, and designed to celebrate the client’s unique beauty with elegance and artistry.

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Pricing and Other Frequently Asked Questions:

Collection gown pricing opens at $3,000.00 for sleek slip dresses and ranges to $30,000.00 for our more elaborate designs. The lead time for ordering gowns is 6-9 months and requires three or more in house fittings depending on the complexity of the design. Shorter time frames and special appointment times may be possible, please inquire by requesting an appointment.

Various styles, necklines, bodice structures, skirt silhouettes, fabrics, embellishments and trim details are discussed in depth during a one-on-one 90 minute consultation with our designer, Suzanne Hanley. Following the consultation, Suzanne writes a summary of the proposed garment details with pricing and payment requirements. The order is confirmed with the deposit payment and an appointment is scheduled for measurements to be taken and to schedule your fittings. Your completed gown is pressed and packed for travel in a gown bag along with any complimenting accessories.