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Phillipa Lepley’s couture eveningwear is designed for discerning women who are searching for bespoke dresses of distinction for all of life’s most important occasions. Each and every eveningwear piece embodies refined craftsmanship, modern artistry and impeccable detail – all of which are equally important to the brand’s couture wedding dresses.
Phillipa Lepley specialises in luxury black-tie evening dresses and ballgowns, elegant mother-of-the-bride outfits, bespoke bridesmaid dresses and wedding guest finery, all crafted to the very highest standard, as well as breathtaking second dresses for brides to wear during their wedding party or rehearsal evening. Phillipa and her artisan team work closely with every client to create an extraordinary couture dress that makes its wearer look, and feel, spectacular, thanks to a matchless attention to fit and the refinement of proportions.
THE DIFFERENCE
The Phillipa Lepley couture experience involves the pattern, toiles and final garment being cut individually to your precise measurements; the end result is an exceptionally beautiful, luxury couture dress which is custom-made to enhance your figure, fill you with confidence and satisfy every one of your specific requirements.
From initial inspiration and sketches to the very final fitting, the specialist team carefully considers silhouette, balance, proportion and colour to ensure each dress is not only outstanding but suits an occasion perfectly. Personalised touches can be added to every design, from embroidered monograms and bespoke embellishments to the inclusion of a particularly significant motif, colour, fabric or silhouette.
"Our dresses push the boundaries of couture; each woman is the inspiration for their own dress, which will fit them as precisely and elegantly as a dress can.”
PHILLIPA LEPLEY
A STUDY IN SILHOUETTE
As with every Phillipa Lepley creation, the silhouette of a dress is of utmost importance; fitted bodices conceal Phillipa Lepley corsetry, a signature design crafted with the utmost skill, artistry and care. Phillipa Lepley is also famed for its international access to exclusive, luxury fabrics, exceptional skill – when it comes to specialist couture techniques, from pattern cutting and dressmaking to embroidery and embellishment – and timeless creativity.
Phillipa Lepley herself finds inspiration in the beauty of the English countryside, with its wildflower meadows and abundance of flora and fauna, the rhythms and details of the natural world and travelling to new places, particularly in France and Ireland. The female form also continues to influence each and every Phillipa Lepley creation; the wearer guides Phillipa’s decisions – as she herself says, “each dress comes alive on the person wearing it” – and these culminate in a truly unique piece for every client.
"The precision of the design and cut made me feel so confident, and beautiful. It is wonderful to watch a designer of such skill and intuition create something that is quite literally made just for you."
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Timeless Craftsmanship
Couture dresses are timeless pieces that can be worn and cherished for a lifetime; as such, the Phillipa Lepley team can advise on care of dresses made from fabrics chosen not only for their beauty and aesthetic qualities but also for their ease of wear and durability. All materials used are sourced with great consideration; Phillipa Lepley recognises the importance of ethical sourcing and minimising waste of such precious resources. The designer has spent decades deepening relationships with trusted suppliers across Europe, where quality, provenance and efficiency are of paramount importance, and curating an Atelier team of remarkable, talented craftspeople.
Each and every Phillipa Lepley dress is as extraordinary as it is immaculate, thanks to an expert team devoted to creative excellence, traditional couture techniques and unparalleled attention to detail.
“One can never be overdressed or overeducated.”
