Named for the first light of dawn, the Zora Set is inspired by the stillness of the garden before it awakens, when the dew collected on the surface of the foliage overnight sparkles like delicate jewels in the first morning light. The Zora is a corset and column skirt set cut in a pale aqua, 100% silk duchesse satin milled in Lake Como, Italy, chosen for its sheen, soft handed structure and the mill’s dedication to sustainability.

Rooted in the disciplined architecture of 18th century stays, the corset is a homage to traditional haute couture techniques, complimented by the column skirt falling in a long uninterrupted line elongating the silhouette. Trapunto thread work vines emerge in low relief across the surface creating a subtle 3-D effect, inspired by the sinuous lines and organic forms of Art Nouveau. Along the edges and nestled in the foliage, hand sewn Swarovski crystals glisten like morning dew, dripping from the vines, catching and refracting the light. The waist of the corset is accentuated by two additional lacing details, climbing up the sides of the bodice. The Zora skirt also features a lacing detail fro the waist to the floor, continuing the line of the bodice. Using a 100% silk, double sided satin ribbon, the two decorative corset lacing details are finished with hand sewn, tear drop Swarovski crystals.

”Trapunto”, the quilting technique used to create the floral details in the skirt, was a highly prized technique used on luxury 18th century petticoats to create dramatic raised relief patterns to emphasize the elaborate floral, scrolling vine and decorative border motifs.

The Zora Set is available to order in other colors such as white, ivory, red and black. Modifications to the design can be made upon the request of our client during the couture design process.

Bespoke, made to your measurements with three fittings in our San Francisco Atelier.