Inspired from a 1903 fashion plate, this gown will include a bodice and a skirt made on your measurement using historical techniques and hand stitching for all the finishing details.
In your order will be included also a mock up of the dress to (see mock-up section of the listing)
 
The gown in the photos is made of silk shantung doubled with silk voile and silk georgette, and decorated with green details and black bows in faux silk  plus hand made and hand dyed silk flowers.
The bodice is also decorated by a hand pleated motif, it has synthetic whalebones inside and its opening on the front is hidden by the asymmetrical design of the bodice itself; like other historical pieces of this period it's fastened with hooks. The petal motif of the skirt is present also in the sleeves.
The skirt has a short train, an additional row of pleated georgette peeks under the petal motif and the balayeuse, even if it's supposed to be a hidden detail, is colorful, cut with a vintage picking machine and hand stitched. The skirt too is fastened with hooks: the opening on the centre back it's hidden by the skirt cut.
 
Corset, petticoat, hip pads, bust emproovers and undergarments are not included in this listing, but they can be requested: see the following “custom orders” section.
(Please note: this gown requires underpinnings to achieve the correct silhouette.)
Gloves and brooch are not included in this listing.
 
Colors and fabric
The gown will be made in the color/colors of your choice: please send a message to check color / fabric availability.
If you would like a more ethereal look like the one in the photo I will show you similar fabric samples, but if instead you would like a more structured look while keeping the pleats and petal motif please let me know and I will propose different fabrics that will achieve that desired look.
Fabric or color availability depends on the suppliers and usually will change from month to month.
 
Design/fabric change and/or any addition of decorative details must be requested before purchase and involve a variation in costs; your fabric choice must be communicated before purchase.
 
Measurements
Once you have placed your order, you will receive a list of the measurements that will be needed to make your bespoke gown  plus a diagram or tutorial that will show you how to correctly take those measurements: if you don't feel confident in the process and you can't book an appointment at the studio, you can request a video call. 
 
Mock-up and fitting
Once I have received your measurements and drafted the pattern for your gown I will make a mock-up of the gown: this prototype will be necessary to achieve the correct fitting for this dress.

The mock up service is provided both for customers who can come by the studio for fittings and for customers living abroad.
Customers living abroad will receive the mock-up via courier: we will schedule a video call in which we are going to check the fitting and, once any changes have been established, the customer will send the prototipe back to Elaine's studio (please note: the cost of the mock-up shipment, return and custom fees are charged to the customer).
 
The cost of the mock-up and fitting is already included in the price of this gown but the eventual shippings fees are not, so please note: before placing your order send via message or at elainecouture.info@gmail.com the shipping address, your height and bust-chest-hips circumference so I can calculate the cost of the shipping and return cost and add it to your total.
Instead if you come to try it at the studio there will be no shipping costs to add.
 
Custom orders
any request of
-design changes of the gown design or fabric 
-design changes of decorative elements (embroideries, etc )
-made to measure corset, petticoat/petticoats, hip pads, bust improvers or undergarment
must be requested before purchase, because they involve a variation in costs and processing time.
For an estimate, please send an email at elainecouture.info@gmail.com
 
Processing time
After the purchase, the fabric selection and receiving your measurements it takes about 4 / 5 month for this gown to be completed.
 
Your bespoke order will take part of a production cycle in which other garments and accessories are created. For this reason it's recommended to order your gown in advance of your event/historical re-enactment/wedding date because not always it will be possible to speed your custom order. 
 
Payment plans
Is possible to request a payment plan for this gown, to see the shop policies click here: payment plans
 
Shipping
This gown will be shipped via courier.
Shipping is tracked and insured: depending on which service you chose at check-out, the courier could request a direct signature to deliver the package.

For non EU countries: custom charges are not included in the shipping or item price.
Customs charges are to be covered by the customer at delivery.
See shipping policy and shipping time here.
 
It's also possible to pick up your order at the studio if you live in Italy or you are planning a trip near Florence.  
 
Combined Shipping
If you want to order this gown with another item from this shop and you would like to request a combined shipping, it must be communicated before purchase: here to get in touch.
 
Company policy
the item is non-refundable and non retournable: please be careful while taking your measurements and follow the diagram that will be provided to you. 
See: terms of purchase