COUTURE
Custom bridal, evening wear, and suiting
The ultimate service for unlimited creativity with a distinctive, artful edge – created through an intimate, collaborative process in our Queen Anne studio.
The Process
1. Consultation
Share the details of your event and your vision for how you want to look and feel.
Try on samples and experience Bodice Tech™ - see exactly how the fit will look on your body as we pin and drape fabrics on you, allowing you to be a part of the design process in real time.
The process unfolds naturally and is highly collaborative so you can share your ideas and give feedback for an experience that is fun and comfortable, resulting in a truly unique design that is deeply meaningful and inspiring to you.
2. Quote + Custom Sketch
In addition to a price quote, you’ll receive a custom sketch illustrating the design direction discussed during your consultation along with a brief outline of your timeline, helping you further visualize the plan to bring everything together in a cohesive way that addresses your needs and excites you for for whats next.
3. Fitting & Refinement
The collaboration continues at the fitting.
With Bodice Tech™, the fit is clear and from the start, allowing us to focus on refinement—finishing details, subtle adjustments, and the elements that elevate the design from beautiful to exceptional.
The result is a confident, exhilarating experience and a gown that feels unmistakably yours.
Review from Carie
“Working with Angeline for my gowns was such a magic and enjoyable process. From sketch to final fitting I felt like she was constantly tailoring and tweaking and really creating something that worked for ME and my body and the very specific image I had in mind (but totally couldn't describe well).”
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“Creating these looks was such an exciting and tangible part of the months leading up to our wedding! I simply adored watching you work and bring (admittedly, incredible) yards of fabric to life. I felt confident every moment I was slipped into one of your gorgeous pieces. Dream come true.”
See the rest of Carie’s custom looks and explore more of the design process behind the scenes on instagram:
Carie and Julie’s Wedding at the Cowley Manor in the Cotswolds
Photography: @thefalkenburgs, Second photographer: @felixrussellsaw, Photography assistant: @tomcassidyphoto, BTS: @aaronchumber, Planner: @mrs_t_weddings, Venue @cowleymanorexperimental, Florals @fabulousweddingflowers, Jewelry: @icerock_diamonds, Beauty: @mach_management, Falconry: @walks_with_hawks
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.
HERITAGE COLLECTION
A legacy of passion and exploration woven through generations, a code that binds me to my past and guides me into the future.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where I was born - the distinctive angles of the Teton Mountain range with the rushing waters of the Snake River curving serpentine below, carving a perfect frame for the Grand Teton’s majestic peak.
The Snake River Top
Flowing with tumultuous power at times and with calm reflection at others, always leading home.
GRANITE EDGE SUIT
Faceted edges framing a single smooth diabase vein echo the undulating terrain of Mt Moran among the Teton mountains, sculpted to highlight the body’s contours.
Italian stretch black on black “untamed” jacquard with silk satin inserts, expertly tailored in Italy.
The Branding
The juxtaposition of the rugged terrain and the serenity that resides there, the contrasting curves and angles, colors and textures in Jackson Hole are deeply rooted in my design aesthetic and lay the foundation of my signature branding - the shape around my logo representing the relationship between the Grand Teton and the Snake River.
Begin your Own unique design journey
The Couture Process
Custom Beaded Appliqué + Draping with bodice Tech
Mapping out the custom appliqué starts by designing the shapes by hand then draping them on the body to make sure the sizes, shapes, and proportions flow harmoniously to contour the body.
The silk charmeuse lining is draped in one continuous piece around the sculpted Bodice Tech form, not only enhancing the fluidity of the design but allowing a more flexible fit in the hips for ease of movement – this is a dancing dress after all.
When the beading and the foundation layers are ready, silver metal Spanish chantilly lace is draped and hand stitched with beaded sequins to add highlights and blur the edges of the beaded appliqué – the pièce de résistance.
Reviews
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“For anyone who hasn't done a custom gown - trust the process! She took my inspiration (which was sort of all over the place) and pulled together a unique design that embodied all the things i wanted"
Couture Bride: Tami
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"As a designer myself, I had an idea of what I wanted to my gown to look like and represent, but I was still searching for the perfect fit and fabric... Working with Angeline was a truly transfomative experience."
Muse Bride : Meg
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"For those looking for something different, sensual and female-form flattering, I am absolutely IN LOVE with angeline's designs. They are flattering, edgy, powerful and so fresh for the modern woman."
Rental Client : Hannah
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I have a selection of sample gowns that have been designed and made in house as well as bodice foundations in the studio to try on for inspiration, fit, and direction. Because my work is custom, the appointment often evolves beyond trying on samples—we frequently begin draping directly on you once we identify what we’re looking for, using the samples as a starting point though of course, you can order them as they are if you like.
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I offer 3 services:
Couture — a fully custom bridal or formal design created just for you
Muse Program — a couture–rental hybrid offering a preferred rate with a circular design model
Rental — select one-of-a-kind couture samples available for short-term wear
Styling guidance is part of the experience across all services. I help clients refine silhouettes, proportions, accessories, and overall look so the final design feels cohesive, intentional, and personal.
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You’ll receive the same level of personalized care and design guidance with both services. With Couture - you own the garment, with Muse - you receive a preferred rate on a couture garment in exchange, the studio gets the garment back for up to a year after you wear it to your event. After a year, you get it back.
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I make most garment here in Seattle, WA with the exception of some suiting which I have made by incredible tailoring experts in Italy. I use a proprietary construction process called Bodice Tech™, which allows for a seamless, sculpted foundation with improved fit and significantly reduced alterations.
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Yes, you’re welcome to bring guests, and I recommend no more than 2–3 people due to the size of the studio and also so that the experience is able to evolve productively with your preferences at the forefront. If you’re hoping to bring more, let me know ahead of time and we can plan accordingly.
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Though the primary purpose of the Muse program is to use the pieces for photoshoots, runway, media, and as showroom samples, rental is considered only if the garment can withstand it, and is determined solely at the studio’s discretion.
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For both Couture and Muse, the standard timeline is about 3 months from purchase to your first fitting, followed by roughly two months for alterations = 5 Months Total. We can sometime accommodate rush projects for a fee depending on availability.
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I work with design-driven women who value individuality, artistry, and intentional, elevated design. My clients are often attending meaningful events—weddings, galas, celebrations, or milestones and career achievements —and are looking for something distinctive, modern, and cool - thats also beautifully made.
We’ll be a great match in working together if you want: expert fit, sculptural design with an edge, and a collaborative process that results in a piece you cant get anywhere else, thats personal and deeply meaningful to you.