Ellie Ball Gown

Pine Green sleeve puffs and side bustles contrast with the Deep Maroon velveteen paneled skirt and bodice with beaded passemintarie ornaments.  The bustle train is changeable green taffeta with embroiderie, applied velvet ribbon and organza buds caught in a tufft with wide ribbon.

Inspiration Source:  Harper's Bazar 1.18.1891

Price: $12,000 -- size 18 only

The Black Duchess Evening Gown

Black Satin with beaded and scalloped border uninterrupted with a red lace underlay at hem.  The bodice and cuffs are of red sequins and silver beads.  Sheer black organza over silver creates Puffed French sleeves decorated with a silver and black lace ruffle matching the silver and black lace train.  Red gloves and hair ornaments finish the ensemble.

Price: $5,200  Size 24 only

Inspiration : 1896 Ball Gown Victorian Fashions Vol II

Strawberries Diane

A ballgown in strawberry red pin tucked taffeta over a gold brocaded silk, draped with silk chiffon studded with gold eyelash.  Shoulders are topped on the right with a Chrysanthemum sleeve in gold silk brocade, held with pink roses and pearls.  On the right a swag of strawberry chiffon which also forms the Watteau back drape is held with pearls, flowers and crystal beads.  A girdle of pearls and beads surrounds the waist.  Exquisite!

Cost: $9,000

Custom Couture in Size 6-24

Ask for the Strawberrie Diane Receipt

1893

"Harpers Bazar"