About
d'Italia is a bespoke bridal atelier in Malvern, Melbourne, that designs fully custom wedding dresses along with mother-of-the-bride, mother-of-the-groom and couture gowns. Appointments are one-on-one with a designer, who works with the bride to create a dress made to her exact measurements. Beyond custom work, the atelier also carries ready-to-wear collections, plus veils and accessories, and has been crafting bridal gowns for more than two decades.
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Questions
1. Who does d’italia specifically cater for?
d’Italia’s stock ranges from classy casual to very formal wear, including bridal gowns, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride gowns, ball gowns, formal gowns, evening wear, cocktail gowns, professional/office wear, smart casual wear, everyday wear and even resort/holiday wear.Whatever the occasion, d’Italia is here to create magic.
2. How often do you get new stock in?
d’Italia’s agents travel to Italy, France and other fashion capitals every 6 to 8 weeks to source the fabrics for the upcoming seasons. Our stock is constantly changing to keep up with the ever-evolving trends in fashion and season.
3. Do you give out samples?
Yes- we offer small strips of fabric complimentary. However, many of our customers prefer to purchase 10cm strips as they provide a more true representation where a proper colour match or pattern is essential.This service is extended to interstate telephone/mail enquiries; however, please note that we are unable to guarantee the availability of fabric in the short-term future as our stock moves rapidly.
4. Do I need to know exactly what style they want before meeting with a dressmaker, and do I need to provide a pattern?
Not at all – our experienced dressmakers’ are an excellent source of direction and advice.You can come to d’Italia with just a vision or idea and work with your dressmaker to come up with the finer details. If you’re unsure, your consultant will guide you through various images to help you decide on the perfect option. It is usual for dressmakers to work off design sketches from d’Italia, and then in the process of fittings, the design is fine-tuned on the body. The dressmakers make their own patterns, regardless of whether they are making something from a sketch, from a photo or copying an existing garment – so it is completely unnecessary to bring your own patterns.Couture gowns are developed based on your unique body. In this way, our designers create pieces that are completely unique to you. Your dressmaker will work with you throughout the process to make changes or tweaks wherever necessary. To buy best Bridal Jewlery visit Indianstore.live now.
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5. What makes d’Italia’s range so much more unique and exclusive than other quality fabric stores?
Unlike other fabric shops, d’Italia only includes current season stock. We do not hold old, past-season or outdated fabrics. Our fabric stock is produced in Europe, and other textile hotspots, in small quantities that will never be reproduced.
6. When are appointments recommended?
Appointments are encouraged for those who would like to be served with minimal interruptions. It is essential, especially for brides and bridal groups, to book appointments, as it is more practical to have one of d’Italia’s bridal experts allocated to help you personally.
7. How long does it take to make a garment?
We recommend booking your seamstress in advance to avoid disappointment. Each bride and each dress is unique, and thus, timelines are unique. We’ll plan a fitting appointment schedule with you well in advance of your big day to ensure your dress is ready on time. d’Italia’s seamstresses are regularly booked up to 12-18 months in advance of the event.
What is the price of a custom-made gown?
The average cost of d’Italia custom-made garments – including couture and fabric – ranges from:Mother of the bride garment/dress: $2000+Cocktail/formal/evening dresses: $2,000+Women’s suits: $2,000+Bridal gowns without French lace, beading or embellishments: 2,500 – 3,000+Bridal gowns with French lace, beading and/or embellishments: 3,500+(varies according to the specialist fabrics chosen)
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