In order to show off their extraordinary wealth, the Italian nobles of the 15th century used huge amounts of fabric in their voluminous garments. It was not uncommon to use 10 yards of silk to make a chemise, with nearly half of that being used for the sleeves! This generous use of fabric plus the myriad of wonderful sleeve styles and ornamentation is what makes Italian Renaissance gowns so wonderful. They're comfortable, too, and are a favorite for wedding and bridesmaid gowns. Price range $350.00 and up.

This fully-lined wedding gown is made of satin and brocade and trimmed with woven braid. The sleeves are chiffon, and the gown laces up the back. There is also a detachable train of embroidered chiffon.
$575.00 as shown for the gown, $100.00 for the train.
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The wedding gown below is made of satin and brocade and trimmed with hand-pearled woven braid. The sleeves are puffed and trimmed to match, and the gown laces up the back. $600.00 as shown.

This bridesmaid's gown is made of purple peachskin and banded with purple and gold metallic trim. There is a split-front chiffon overlay, and the matching chemise is made of chiffon. The two-piece gauntlet-style sleeves have been trimmed to match, and the sleeves tie on with aglet-ended gold lacing, to allow the chemise to puff through. $500.00 as shown

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Because we make every garment to your specifications you are never limited to just what you see.
We can make any desired changes to the design, color, or materials of the garments shown,
and all garments are made to your measurements, not some generic “size”.