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ABOUT ME

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Before becoming a bridal designer, I spent 17 years as a professional ballet dancer, performing with the Hamburg Ballet and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Ballet was my first love — an art form that taught me discipline, precision, and an appreciation for movement, elegance, and storytelling. It also immersed me in a world of breathtaking costumes, and my passion for fashion was always there.

It wasn't until my dear friend Candela asked me to design her wedding dress that I truly fell in love with the process. Seeing her walk down the aisle in a gown I had poured my heart into was a defining moment. From that first dress, bridal couture became my calling.

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“WHAT STARTED AS A FAVOUR FOR A FRIEND HAS CHANGED INTO MY NEW PASSION”

My work is rooted in the traditions of haute couture. I believe a wedding gown should be more than beautiful, it should be a masterpiece of construction, an extension of the bride's personality, and a reflection of her most cherished dreams. Sculpted silhouettes, delicate embroidery, and intricate embellishments shape every piece I create. Traveling the world with the ballet company exposed me to an endless array of artistic influences, from architecture to the visual history of art and design, and those influences infuse my work today, blending timeless elegance with modernity.

No two dresses are ever the same. Each gown is an extension of the woman who wears it, designed to reflect her personality, her story, and how she wants to feel on one of the most important days of her life.

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My Studio

I create each gown by hand in my studio in Nice, on the French Riviera. While I welcome brides for consultations and fittings, I also work with international clients and have had the pleasure of designing gowns for brides from the UK, the US, and beyond.

Craftsmanship is at the heart of everything I do. I work exclusively with high-quality fabrics and embellishments sourced from Europe, favouring luxurious natural fibres like silk. Whenever possible, I incorporate deadstock materials to ensure sustainability without compromising on beauty. Every gown is crafted using haute couture techniques, with meticulous attention to detail, from hand embroidery to intricate embellishments, resulting in a one-of-a-kind creation that is as refined as it is personal.

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Every dress I create is a labor of love, and I feel incredibly honored to play a part in such an important moment in a bride’s life.

If you're dreaming of a truly one-of-a-kind wedding gown, I’d love to bring your vision to life.

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