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September 29, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH BRIDE SANDRA.

The moment I found out that Sandra would be getting married in the Grade II listed Anglican church St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, I knew I had to create a gown befitting of the church’s spectacular location and interior.

Sandra’s gown in antique white silk Zibeline comprised of a strapless corseted bodice with a sweetheart neckline. The ballgown skirt, with an in-built petticoat of multiple layers of tulle had a sweeping cathedral train. It had a removable tulle chemise with capped sleeves and a bataeu neckline. Both the chemise and gown were embellished with hand stitched Lace appliques.

A Lace edged tulle cathedral veil completed the ensemble.

Location: London, UK.

Please play the video to view the process.
Sketch of Sandra’s couture bridal gown
Trying on the toile (prototype) to ensure a perfect fit
The toile, with the cathedral train bustled to shorten it for dancing
The toile with the piece of Lace from which the appliques would be harvested
The toile with the hand cut appliques pinned in place. front view
Front and side view of the appliques pinned unto the toile
Close up view of the appliques which would then be faithfully transferred unto the actual gown and hand-sewn in place
Hand sewing Lace appliques unto the gown
Front view of the removable cap sleeved chemise
Back view of the removable cap sleeved chemise
Lacing Sandra into her corseted bridal gown
Sandra dressed and leaving the hotel
Smiles all round as I travel in the bridal car with sandra
Arrival at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge
Close up back view of the gown
sandra walking down the aisle
The marraige vows
The cathedral train and veil splayed out here beautifully
Leaving the church
The happy newly married couple
Full length front view of Sandra’s gown
Full length front view of Sandra’s gown
The Designer and Bride selfie moment captured

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

September 23, 2022

TRUST THE PROCESS – KOSIBAH CLIENT JACKIE NWOBU.

The creation of Kosibah client Jackie Nwobu’s (Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Munaluchi Bridal magazine) couture evening gown and cape from sketch to reality.

The sheath gown in stretch sequinned fabric had a corseted bodice and off the shoulder neckline. The bodice features hand draped organza gathered into into a jewelled knot at the waistline and falling to the hemline. Centre slit in front and puddle train behind.

The look is completed by a removable organza cape with a chapel train.

Please play the video to view the process.

The sketch of Jackie’s gown and cape
The toile (prototype) on the stand
The bodice front about to be draped with organza
Halfway through the draping process
The draping completed. Each pinned area will be hand stitched down to keep it in place
The front bodice and the skirt front joined together. The beaded brooch pinned in place to be hand stitched later
The back view of the completed gown
The completed gown with the cape attached
Jackie in the gown without the cape
Views of the gown with and without the cape
Kosibah client Jackie Nwobu
Kosibah client Jackie Nwobu

What are your thoughts or questions about the process involved in the creation of this gown? Please leave your comments below.

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