Twist in the tale...Clifton Life Magazine. Bristol UK

Once Documentary and fashion photographer Marie Man had  mentioned Lavender during our first design meeting ..I got to work sketching this corset, skirt and Bustle.. as I had already noticed
the fabrics in my library of silk books. I quickly matched certain fabric textures  to achieve the look we wanted to create.

Initial sketched designs, a result of the first design meeting with Photographer..Marie Man.
We talked about Fairy tales with a twist and alternative ideas..What a team..Intuitive from the start.

On arrival at Woodchester mansion, Stroud, Gloustershire I was met by the team...

David Hill Souch, director at Shoot DHS Models, bath models in Bath..We had worked together on an earlier shoot s that was fun to se him there.

Make-up artist  for the day was Sophia Cox and Hair by Chris Bryce who also styles at

Katie Roxburgh gets prepared in Corset, Bustle and Skirt

Helen Diaz and Dave Hill Souch get in the Mood!
while all around test lighting

Chris Bryce is the selected Make-up artist on Set

Bustle in the making in my Studio / Somerset

Creating two way lavender Silk Duchess roses
combined with Silk Organdie and Silk Tulle

Silk spider Roses in detail..embroidered by Hand on the edges of the  Bridal corset

This Corset is made of Silk Duchess Satin overlaid
with embroidered Tulle and then the ribbon flowers have been added by hand
These can be added in any colour or flower design of choice, perhaps to tie in with a theme or Bouquet

Pages 22 & 23 March 2013 Clifton Life Magazine. Bristol UK
LIGHTING: Damien Lovegrove
Floral Bouqet: Grace Haskins Bramble and Wild
Chocolate cake Wedding specialist : Lizzie Melling, Chocolate Delores

Alternative Wedding Shoot: Twisted Wonderland, Woodchester Mansion, Stroud, Glos. UK JULY 2012

Behind the scenes...

This promised to be an exciting experience,and it did not dis-appoint! The Photographer and Director, Marie Man called me to ask if I would be interested in providing some conceptual Wedding ideas based around colour themes...Lavender and Fucshia...both separate themes.

I was already in the process of building my portfolio for 2013 and these colours fitted in perfectly. I am not inspired by the mass flood of Ivory Bridalwear in the traditional sense so this was great inspiration for me....alternative but commercial, inspired although indulgent as Bridal wear and Unique as it should be..to suit the Brides personality...

Collaboration with Itsy Bitsy Vintage (London)



Over bust Charmeuse Corset

      It was great to see my work being showcased within the Itsy Bitsy Vintage Fashion Lingerie collection, London Fashion week...see the Video\;     London Fashion Show (Itsy Bitsy Vintage). Two pieces were included, the overbust corset and a waspie underbust version. Designed to slot and compliment  with the range of upcycled fabrics. I first met Tracy Constance  and Oonagh Mass at the Bristol Vintage Wedding fair last year..we were neighbours at the fair and liked each others work straight away. Who knows what's next or indeed what is around the corner!

NEW WEBSITE & UP AND COMING EVENTS

New Website and Welcome to an exciting 2013!

Posted on 5th January, 2013

 

Welcome 2013! It looks to be an exciting year and what better way to begin than with a totally new Website!

http://lkbespokebridal.co.uk/

I am so excited about the events coming up…. On March 3rd I will be exhibiting and supporting the Wedding- Wishing Well Foundation at Bakers & Cutlers hall, Brasserie Blanc, Cabot Circus. This event has been organised by the Lovely Jo Robbins of Jo&Co Wedding Event planning and You will find me in an area all about ‘Boudoir’, I will reveal more at a later date but its going  to be sumptuous to say the least!



March 10th see’s the annual event return of the Ever popular Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair hosted at the Pavillion rooms within Bristol Zoo, by non other than Ali Cook (owner of ). A Bridal event with a difference, packed with Artisans,passionate people who Love what they create and so want to share …This show is very busy and really captures the highest quality of suppliers but without the pretentious expense..It evokes style, quality. I promise any visitor will leave feeling a real ‘Buzz’ from the  show! Not to mention Vintage glamour and sparkle… Keep watching! I will be bringing my Collection along to this as well as some other exciting ideas…



If Thats not enough to get the creative juices flowing… How about : The Weird and Wonderful Wedding World Show to be held @Bristol Science Centre. Another Unique event set art from all other Wedding/bridal shows because the Title says it all! Organised by a creative collaboration of Emily Fisher of Fishee Designs (FDPhotoBooth) and Ali Cook of Bristol Vintage.This promises to be ALTERNATIVE, UNPREDICTABLE lead with AMAZING TALENT &BEAUTY…! to be held on Saturday April 13th,  an Evening event no less!