Evening gowns
Full-length gowns for luxury events, developed with the craftsmanship and construction that evening wear needs.
Evening · Couture
From design concept to finished gown
Evening gowns and couture pieces developed and made in our studio, from the first sketch through pattern, sample and handwork, for brands, designers and boutiques.
01 — What we make
Evening gowns and couture pieces
The studio works across a range of formal categories. Every piece is developed and made to the same craft standard.
Evening dresses
Shorter formal dresses and cocktail-length styles, built to the same finish level as full gowns.
Ball gowns
Structured ball gowns with full volume, where the shape is as much part of the piece as the embellishment.
Chinese mother's gowns
Formal gowns for mothers of the bride and groom, with construction and finish suitable for wedding formality.
Chinese qipao / cheongsam
Crafted qipaos and cheongsams developed and made in the studio, tailored for weddings and formal occasions.
Cocktail dresses
Formal cocktail and evening-party dresses, designed for occasions between smart and full evening.
To see how the handwork is applied to the garments, go to the craftsmanship section.
02 — Our working models
Four ways of working with the studio
OEM, ODM, CMT and Haute Couture cover four different splits of responsibility. Which one fits depends on what you already hold in house, and what you want us to take on.
OEM Manufacturing
For labels that already own the design, the tech pack and the sample. We confirm materials, develop and approve a sample, then produce to your standard.
ODM Services
For labels that need the design work developed: concept and reference turns into technical drawings, patterns, tech packs and an approved sample.
CMT Production
Professional cut, make and trim for labels that supply their own patterns and materials. What each side provides is confirmed per project before work starts.
Haute Couture
One-off pieces and very small runs with complex construction and heavy handwork. Scope is assessed carefully before we commit.
03 — Services
What you can commission
Six ways of working, and they combine. Commission a single service, or combine the stages a project needs.
01
Design & Development
For brands and designers with a concept, reference images or a rough sketch that still has to become something makeable.
See design development
02
Patterns & Tech Packs
Pattern development and adjustment, grading, size charts, technical drawings and the production documents a factory needs.
See patterns & tech packs
03
Sampling & Handwork
Sample making and fitting revisions, plus hand embroidery, beading, sequins and applique on complex gown construction.
See sampling & handwork
04
Small-Batch Production
Short runs for designers and boutiques, where quantity is assessed against style complexity, materials and craft.
See small-batch production
05
OEM, ODM & CMT
Three production models with different splits of responsibility. Which one fits depends on what you already have and what you want to keep in house.
Compare the working models
06
High-Craft Gowns
One-off pieces and very small runs with heavy handwork and internal structure, assessed carefully before we commit.
See high-craft work
04 — Capability
Where a gown is actually decided
Most of what makes a gown work is settled long before the sewing floor sees it: the silhouette and its internal structure, where the embellishment sits, how a pattern is cut so the fabric behaves, and which technique will survive a fitting.
That is the work we take on — turning a design requirement into technical material, and technical material into a sample you can approve.
See how the handwork is done05 — How we work
Six steps, and no skipping
Not every project uses all six. What a project actually includes, and how long each stage takes, is confirmed with the quote rather than assumed here.
Share your project
Send whatever exists: sketches, references, a tech pack, a sample garment or just a brief. Partial material is a normal starting point.
Assess scope and feasibility
We look at craft fit, quantity, materials, timeliness of the date you need, and how complete the information is. If something is out of reach, we say so here.
Confirm quote and scope
The quote sets out what is included, what is charged separately, the deliverables and the revision rounds. Work starts once it is agreed.
Develop and approve the sample
Patterns and materials are worked up, a physical sample is made and sent to you, and rounds continue until you confirm it.
Move into production
Where production applies, it runs against the approved sample, the confirmed specifications and the agreed quantity split.
Check and deliver
Pieces are checked before packing, then shipped to you. Digital files are delivered by email or download link.
06 — Quality & trust
Judged against what you agreed
Quality is not measured against our own opinion of a gown. It is measured against your approved sample, the confirmed tech pack and size chart, the materials and colours you signed off, and the construction requirements in the order.
If something does not match, we verify the issue first, then correct what falls inside our responsibility. Anything you change after approval is re-assessed for cost and timing.
Your designs, patterns, technical files and unreleased samples stay confidential. Client work is not shown publicly and is not passed to other clients.
Read how we handle both07 — Before you write
The questions that come up first
Short answers here, full answers in the help center.
01
What should I prepare before asking for a quote?
Reference images, quantity, target date, any technical documents you have, and the service you want. Not all of it is required.
Read the full answer
02
Can development and sampling be commissioned separately?
Yes. Services can be taken individually or combined, and the scope of each one is set out in the quote.
Read the full answer
03
How are project costs assessed?
Per project, against the actual scope. Materials, special handwork, extra changes, packaging and shipping are quoted separately.
Read the full answer
04
What happens after sample approval?
The approved sample becomes the reference for everything that follows, and later changes are treated as new requirements.
Read the full answer08 — Start
Tell us what you are building.
Send your references, the service you need, your quantity plan, your target date and a budget range if you have one. We review each inquiry and reply with the next step.
Not sure which service fits? Compare them here or just write to us.