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💠 The essentials, in three satin bows:

  • Era: circa 1860 (Paris, Vienna)
  • Silhouette: corseted waist and expansive skirt
  • Fabric: light spotted cotton satin, lace
  • Finishings: lacing, satin bows, pearls

Bespoke handcrafted creation — Photos are non-contractual
Estimated time: 4 to 6 weeks

✨ Light polka-dot cotton to be worn over a crinoline — an imperial wink stitched with freshness.

This gown is a summer piece, airy in appearance yet finely structured. It consists of:
– A voluminous three-tier pleated skirt (4 meters in circumference)
– A low-necked ball bodice leaving the shoulders bare
– Puff sleeves and a Bertha flounce adorned with white pearls
– A satin-laced waistband with long flowing panels at the back, decorated with soutache motif

✂️ A creation stitched just for you

This model is not kept in stock: it is crafted upon request, to your measurements and preferences.
You choose:

  • Your size (with my guidance if needed)
  • The fabrics (identical or equivalent, depending on availability)
  • The details (length, lining, stylistic variations)

Every gown is entirely handmade in my atelier.
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for completion.
I work exclusively with eco-sourced or upcycled fabrics, from trusted European suppliers.

🧵 Technical details

  • Laced bodice, adjustable up to 5 cm
  • Two sets of hooks on the skirt for size adjustment
  • Best worn with a round crinoline and Victorian corset for the perfect silhouette

🎭 Who is this gown for?

For you, Princess, if:
– You dream of an imperial ball beneath chandeliers and glittering lights
– You love refined details without taking yourself too seriously
– You waltz… but you also know how to turn on your heel with panache

Princess de Lestang – Bespoke Ball Gown (Paris – 1860)

€2,590.00Price
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Estimated time: 4 to 6 weeks

📏 Your costume begins with you: once the order is confirmed, I guide you step by step to send me your measurements. No need to summon a court tailor — a measuring tape and a mirror will do!

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