Muse

Creativity meets sustainability — an accessible way to experience couture.

A first-of-its-kind couture–rental hybrid: a custom look at a preferred rate, returned to the studio after your event to become part of our evolving collection.

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How It Works:

1.

Book an appointment

Commission a one-of-a-kind look designed just for you.

2.

Wear it for your event

Your experience is exactly the same as our couture service.

3.

Return to the Studio

You’ll have up to 30 days to return the piece back to the studio.

4.

Up to One Year Later…

You’ll have the option to reclaim the piece or leave it in our collection.

 For you, this means the full Couture experience without the full investment so you can choose custom for more occasions.

For us, it’s a way to expand our collections with intention and show off our hard work — using your pieces for photoshoots, runway shows, media appearances, and future development.

For both of us - a mutually beneficial approach intended to inspire creativity and collaboration.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY APPOINTMENT?

My goal is for you to feel like you’re visiting a friend’s home — a welcoming, comfortable, and creative environment.

You’ll share the details of your event and try on some samples, pinning and draping our ideas along the way. The process unfolds naturally and is highly collaborative so you can share your thoughts and envision the design direction in real time.

Once we find a direction you love, you’ll receive:

  1. A sketch

  2. Pricing details

  3. Timeline breakdown leading up to your event
Custom fashion illustration of a custom metallic gold strapless gown with elegant draping and a thigh high slit for couture client Carie by Seattle fashion Designer Angeline Brunk

DO I NEED TO PREPARE ANYTHING FOR A DESIGN CONSULTATION?

If you already have specific ideas, feel free to share them. Otherwise, that’s what I’m here for.

We’ll discuss your event, the styles you feel best in, and the overall mood you’re envisioning. If you’re unsure, we’ll explore together .

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COUTURE & MUSE

You’ll receive the same level of personalized care and design guidance no matter which service you choose. After your appointment, I’ll send you an estimate for you to choose between:

  1. The Couture price - to own the garment

  2. The Muse price - a preferred rate that in exchange for returning the garment back to the studio after you wear it to your event.

Angeline Brunk with Happy Bride Couture Muse client during final fitting toasting with champagne in her private design studio in Queen Anne for weddings and special occasion dresses and suits

WILL MY MUSE GARMENT BE RENTED OUT?

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.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE A GARMENT MADE?

For both Couture and Muse, the standard timeline is about three months from purchase to your first fitting, followed by roughly two months for alterations.

5 Months Total

A smiling bride in a wedding dress being assisted with her dress.

DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO RENT?

If you know which garment you’d like to rent, you are welcome to call, text, or email to inquire about its availability. Since we only have one showroom sample of each style, availability and sizing is limited so trying them on before you rent is recommended.

(425) 736-1580

angeline@angelinebrunk.com

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Testimonials

  • A bride and groom in wedding attire posing with a vintage white car outdoors on a gravel path, surrounded by greenery and tall trees.

    “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

  • A bride in a white wedding dress getting help with her dress from a woman in a brown outfit.

    "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

  • A woman trying on a metallic, sequined dress in a boutique, surrounded by mannequins displaying evening gowns.

    "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