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  • Beautiful rose-haired bride in a Velvet Cherry NZ wedding dress
    Custom Wedding Gown

    This beautiful rose-haired bride brought us her design and we made it

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  • Lace and chiffon bridal dress with train by Velvet Cherry NZ
    Lace and Chiffon Bridal Gown – with train

    Skirt and train view of this lace and chiffon bridal gown, capturing

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  • Romantic bridal gown by Velvet Cherry NZ.
    Lace and Chiffon Bridal Gown

    The full length of this lovely lace and chiffon bridal gown, with

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  • Short, full silk skirt by Velvet Cherry
    80s Inspired Silk Taffeta Skirt

    Something different – a short, full, 80s-inspired silk taffeta skirt, from a

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  • Historic leather coat and cotton shirt, D'Artagnan style, by Velvet Cherry NZ
    Historic Leather Coat – D’Artagnan Style

    Men’s historic leather coat and cotton shirt, inspired by D’Artagnan/’The Three Musketeers’

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  • Detailed arm of men's historic leather coat by Velvet Cherry
    Historic Leather Coat – Arm Detail

    Arm detail on a historic leather coat. A coat of arms is

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  • Back of men's leather coat for Three Musketeers themed wedding
    Historic Leather Coat – Padded Back

    The detailed back of this historic leather coat, the gentleman’s choice for

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  • Rainbow celebrant outfit, cotton skirt and top
    Rainbow Celebrant Ensemble

    A custom-made ensemble for a professional celebrant, in rainbow cotton.

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  • Simple silk jacket

    Elegance short jacket made in luxurious Dupion silk. The simple style adds

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  • Princess Gown

    For this beautiful princess only Silk chiffon will do! Luxurious silk chiffon

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  • Summer Jumpsuit

    Stunning silk jumpsuit with cotton lining. The combination of the silk and

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  • Soft Lace Bridal Gown

    Gorgeous bridal gown made with a sumptuous amount of luxurious fabrics. Light silk

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  • Princess Gown

    For this beautiful princess only Silk chiffon will do! Luxurious silk chiffon

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  • Princess Gown foundation garments

    Oh! What structural integrity. Tulle is at party level. Corset is fully

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  • Princess Gown foundation garments

    Oh! What structural integrity. Tulle is at party level. Corset is fully

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  • Princess Foundation Undergarments

    Oh! What structural integrity. Tulle is at party level. Princess Gown now

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  • Summer Jumpsuit

    Stunning silk jumpsuit with cotton lining. The combination of the silk and

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  • WWII Overalls

    Ever heard of Land girls? The Women’s Land Army (WLA) was a

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  • WWII Overalls

    Ever heard of Land girls? The Women’s Land Army (WLA) was a

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  • WWII overalls

    Ever heard of Land girls? The Women’s Land Army (WLA) was a

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  • “Girl Genius” Corset

    I couldn’t resist creating the delectable steampunk ballgown from Girl Genius for

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  • Slytherin House Robes

    Slytherin House Robes based off of the Harry Potter Film series Made

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  • Princess Gown

    For this beautiful princess only Silk chiffon will do! Luxurious silk chiffon

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  • Princess Gown foundation garments

    Oh! What structural integrity. Tulle is at party level. Corset is fully

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  • Soft Lace Bridal Gown

    Gorgeous bridal gown made with a sumptuous amount of luxurious fabrics Light silk

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  • Slytherin House Robes

    Slytherin House Robes based off of the Harry Potter Film series Made

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  • Simple Silk Satin Bridal Gown

    This simple and elegant wedding dress was made out of luxurious Duchess (Heavy/ stiff)

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  • Simple Silk Satin Bridal Gown

    This simple and elegant wedding dress was made out of luxurious Duchess (Heavy/ stiff)

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  • Full Support Women’s Corset

    Busty Ladies should still feel fully supported in a corset. With a

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  • Full Support Women’s Corset

    Busty Ladies should still feel fully supported in a corset. With a

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  • Full Support Women’s Corset

    Busty Ladies should still feel fully supported in a corset. With a

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  • Silk Woman’s corset with ribbon front detail

    This lovely Overbust corset is made in luxurious forest green dupion silk.

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  • Silk Woman’s corset with ribbon front detail

    This lovely Overbust corset is made in luxurious forest green dupion silk.

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  • Simple Silk Satin Bridal Gown

    This simple and elegant wedding dress was made out of luxurious Duchess (Heavy/ stiff)

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  • Prussian Military Dress Jacket

    Intricately corded Custom made Prussian Military Dress Jacket. This was made with heavy wool

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  • Forest Fairy Wings

    Forest fairy wings that pair with forest fairy dress and flower crown.

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  • Forest Fairy Dress with Flower Crown

    The client for this dress was a kids entertainer so the dress was

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  • Prussian Military Dress Jacket

    Intricately corded Custom made Prussian Military Dress Jacket. This was made with heavy wool

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  • Silk Brocade Mens vest

    This full length silk brocade vest with silk lining and self covered

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  • Cream Cotton Gibson Girl Dress

    Our cream cotton Gibson Girl dress. Inspired by the romance of the

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  • Cream Cotton Gibson Girl Dress

    Back view of our cream cotton Gibson Girl dress. Note the lining.

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  • Cream Gibson Girl Dress – Sleeve Details

    Sleeve details on our cream cotton Gibson Girl dress. Lovely for a

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  • Blue and White Cotton Romance Dress

    Blue and white cotton Romance dress, frilly, feminine, and fun. Button front,

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  • Hem Detail on Blue and White Cotton Dress

    Ruffled and lace trimmed hem on our full skirted cotton dress. Can

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  • Embroidered Bat Collar on Velvet Cape

    Hand-embroidered with gold and silk, our bat collar on a full length

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  • Velvet Cape with Embroidered Satin Collar

    A very full black velvet cape with a hand embroidered black satin

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  • Navy Victorian Ensemble

    Navy pinstriped Victorian bolero jacket and 1880s bustled skirt, trimmed with chocolate

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  • Navy Victorian Ensemble, skirt detail

    Skirt/bustle detailing with taffeta ruffles and ribbon rosettes in our navy Victorian

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  • Rich Cranberry Velveteen Jacket

    This rich cranberry cotton velveteen jacket is fully lined and adorned with

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  • Rich Cranberry Velveteen Jacket

    This rich cranberry cotton velveteen jacket is fully lined and adorned with

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  • Brocade Halter Vest

    This brocade halter vest is versatile and flattering. This and other waistcoats

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  • Tiered Black Satin Circle Skirt

    A two-tier black satin circle skirt, with each tier trimmed in fine

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  • Black and White Spiral Ruffle Skirt

    This circle skirt covered in spirals of ruffles is a customer favorite!

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  • Black Spiral Ruffle Skirt

    This circle skirt covered in spirals of ruffles is a customer favorite!

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  • Crepe Two Tier Ruffled Petticoat

    Our most versatile petticoat, made of crepe trimmed with lace – adds

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  • Tutu Crinoline Petticoat

    For a really dramatic look, our tutu crinoline petticoat! This is amazingly

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  • Two Tier Ruffle Petticoat

    Our two-tier ruffle petticoat adds style and volume under pinup, Lolita, and

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  • Black and Navy Ruffle Skirt/Petticoat

    Black and navy ruffle skirt/petticoat with elastic waistband. So versatile – perfect

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  • White with Black Spots/Stripes Ruffle Skirt

    Detailed white cotton skirt, combining fabric with fine black stripes, dainty black

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  • Palest Blue Lolita Skirt

    Palest blue cotton Lolita skirt trimmed with organza flowers and white cotton

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  • Tea Length China Blue and White Skirt

    A tea length china blue and white cotton skirt. Exquisitely hemmed with

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  • White and Black Detailed Dress

    This white and black cotton dress is exquisitely detailed and the sleeves,

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  • Kittens and Lace Summer Dress

    Cobalt cotton patterned with the sweetest white and red kittens, with white

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  • Cerulean Summer Dress

    Cerulean blue cotton summer dress, with white lace cotton trim. Fully lined.

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  • 1950s Pinup Dress

    1950s pinup dress, showing off the full circle skirt. Can be made

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  • 1950s Retro Dress

    Full skirted 1950s retro dress. Note the side gathered skirt and princess-seamed

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  • Lace Trimmed Corset

    At the front of this group of Velvet Cherry models, a white

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  • Palest Blue Gown

    Ruffled and gathered Victorian-inspired gown in palest blue, front view. Can be made

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  • Palest Blue Gown

    Ruffled and gathered Victorian-inspired gown in palest blue, side view. Can be made

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  • Palest Blue Gown

    Ruffled and gathered Victorian-inspired gown in palest blue, back view.

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  • Victorian Petticoat and Corset

    Made of cotton, sateen, and lace, an ensemble of Victorian petticoats and

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  • Victorian Petticoat and Corset

    Yesterdays’ underpinnings of layered petticoats, corset, and chemise – all made by

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  • Victorian Lingerie Set

    Corset, chemise, and pantaloons – a complete Victorian lingerie set created by

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  • Detailed Bustled Gown

    Highly detailed – a relaxed steampunk silhouette in this skirt and bustled

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  • Men’s Outfit with Vest

    Men’s steampunk outfit with vest. Custom vests are very popular with our

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  • Men’s Steampunk Outfit

    Men’s steampunk outfit: dramatic pirate shirt with a custom-made vest and breeches.

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  • Ruffled Contrast Bustle

    Victorian bustle with contrast ruffles for fuller body. Can be made to order

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  • Victorian Banded Bustle

    Lightly constructed banded Victorian bustle – gives a classic 1880s Victorian gown

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  • Blue Victorian Gown

    Closer view of the blue Victorian gown, worn over a corset and

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  • Blue Victorian Gown

    Victorian gown with polonaise, worn over bustle and corset. Entire ensemble by

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  • Queen of the Night

    Striking fitted satin evening gown with dramatic chiffon drape, worn over a

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  • Queen of the Night

    Rear view of fitted satin evening gown with chiffon drape for drama.

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  • King of the Night

    Custom tailored contemporary men’s evening wear.

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  • Evening Pair

    A pair outfitted for the evening: custom-tailored tuxedo and fitted satin evening

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  • “Girl Genius” ballgown

    I couldn’t resist creating the delectable steampunk ballgown from Girl Genius for

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  • Overwhelm Ensemble

    This costume, Overwhelm, was designed from a book cover illustration. Includes a

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  • Cloak from Overwhelm

    Cloak from the Overwhelm ensemble. To make the cloak, over 200m of

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  • Sporran from Overwhelm

    Detail of the sporran from the Overwhelm costume ensemble.

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  • Elizabethan Ensemble

    Full-length view of the Elizabethan ensemble.

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  • Elizabethan Corset Bodice

    Front view of the corset-bodice of the Elizabethan ensemble.

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  • Elizabethan Ruff

    Ruff detail of Elizabethan ensemble.

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  • Elizabethan Gown with Hip Roll

    An Elizabethan gown, showing a hip roll under the skirt.

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  • Regency Ensemble

    Theater costume for Lady Croom from a Toi Whakaari production of Arcadia

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  • Regency Coat

    Theater costume for Lady Croom from a Toi Whakaari production of Arcadia

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  • Regency Gown – Front

    Theater costume for Lady Croom from a Toi Whakaari production of Arcadia

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  • Regency Gown – Side

    Theater costume for Lady Croom from a Toi Whakaari production of Arcadia

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  • Regency Gown – Back

    Theater costume for Lady Croom from a Toi Whakaari production of Arcadia

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  • Expressive Puppet – 2

    The Expressive Puppet costume in action!

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  • Expressive Puppet – 1

    An expressive puppet costume, creative and mobile/

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  • Fitz Bunny Cast

    These costumes are from Fitz Bunny: lust for glory, a production as

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  • Brainpower – “Self Punishment”

    A costume from Brainpower, a production for the 2007 Wellington Fringe Festival.

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  • Henry IV

    A costume for a production of Shakespeare’s Henry IV.

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  • Romantic White Corset

    Our classic white cotton corset styled with Victorian pantaloons and a lace

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  • Victorian Lingerie

    Victorian lingerie ensemble of our tight-lacing cotton corset, matching cotton chemise with

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  • King Contour Corset

    A corset to make a torso look more masculine. Developed for a

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  • Elizabethan Corset

    A straight-lined Elizabethan corset top in this striking white, cream, and red

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  • Queen Contouring Corset II

    Side view of our black cotton Queen contouring corset, worn over a

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  • Queen Contouring Corset

    This black cotton corset shows the power of corsetry – a straight

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  • Men’s Corset

    Black corset with grey detailing, shaped especially for a man’s torso. Can

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  • Cotton Corset

    Waist-reducing white cotton corset. Perfect for all-day wear under a gown or

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  • Custom Corset

    Custom corset for a client.

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