Celeste

A strapless satin A-line wedding dress with silver Lunéville embroidery, which I stitch by hand down the center front of the corset bodice. The corset is boned and laces up at the back, and the gathered skirt falls into a long sweeping train. I sew every dress to order in my atelier in Kyiv.

Details

• Silhouette: A-line with a natural waist and a long sweeping train
• Neckline: strapless, straight cut, with a clean folded top band
• Bodice: hand-built corset with internal boning and a natural-waist seam
• Back: lace-up corset closure for an adjustable fit
• Skirt and train: gathered A-line skirt that flows into a long sweeping train
• Fabric: bridal-grade satin with a luminous, fluid drape
• Embellishment: silver Lunéville hand embroidery with rhinestone-chain accents

The rhinestone chain catches the light along the embroidery as you move, while the satin skirt stays soft and fluid. A gown for a bride drawn to vintage romance.

Made your way

• Embroidery: another color, scale or motif
• Train: from a chapel sweep to a longer cathedral train
• Neckline: straight, sweetheart or soft V
• Cap sleeves, short sleeves or thin straps
• Closure: lace-up corset back or a hidden zipper
• Another shade: send me a reference photo

Care

Dry clean only, to protect the satin and the Lunéville embroidery. Store hanging in a breathable garment bag in a cool, dry place. Steam gently on low heat from a distance, never with a direct iron. Keep it away from rough surfaces that could catch the embroidery and the rhinestone chain.