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Couture belongs to the lover of fashion, the one who appreciates and values diversity, creativity and attention to detail. As a couture wedding dress designer in Sydney, I am commissioned to create a custom made dress that is unique to the individual. Imagine feeling like a celebrity, a famous personality or even Royalty who is attending a huge event and is expected to stand out in a unique dress.
When wearing your couture wedding dress made by a designer in Sydney, you can step into a room and feel like an absolute celebrity, knowing with certainty that no one will ever come to your special event looking as stunning as you will. Imagine what it would feel like to have your ideal dress created as a masterpiece of clothing that hugs your body perfectly, with every aspect of the design being crafted in detail from start to finish matched to your body shape to ensure that every movement is graceful, elegant & shows off your incredible beauty.
Choosing to work with a designer like Catherine means that you aren’t paying for just a service, you are about to embark on a journey with an experienced designer whose limits are only those of what you are willing to wear. The wedding dress Catherine designs for you in Sydney will take into account every little detail, idea and dream you have for what you would like to create be it an evening dress, bridal gown or wedding dress.
Designing a dress with couture begins with your vision for yourself, learning about your creative drive, taking in your ideas, and then creating something that is unique. With this discovery phase, we are able to create inspiration to then begin crafting a gown that will suit your body shape, poise, and most importantly, your soul. If you want to make yourself feel extraordinary, a couture gown can be designed for any occasion, be it a wedding, christening, or other formal occasion. As far as the type of gown we can produce together, well, we begin with a blank piece of paper in order to create something truly original, that nobody else in the world will be wearing.
Catherine will help you design each detail of your dress starting from the shape, to materials and every little embellishment. When you design a dress you are able to control every aspect so that it perfectly suits you & your imagination. You can create whatever is in your mind’s eye rather than have something similar to what other people have worn.
"Women are like wildflowers, beautifully hidden amongst each other. For a flower to stand out, she must admire her own uniqueness, style, shape and beauty".
Catherine Colubriale
We would like to invite you to book a consultation with Catherine at her Paddington Boutique and have your first consultation and start your journey to getting a couture wedding dress designed and made in Sydney. A private consultation will take place in her VIP room where you will have a private meeting with her. During the meeting Catherine will suggest to you what the best course of action will be for your particular requirements. Whether you are looking for an evening dress or bridal gown or wedding dress either from our collection or to be custom made, Catherine will guide you through the best options available to you.
After your consultation, Catherine will help you decide if a dress from our Couture house collections will be suitable or if you require something custom made.
As an experienced Australian designer Catherine will help you create a gorgeous design be it a wedding dress or evening gown
Couture is suitable for any type of dress, gown or occasion
Once you confirm your design ideas, Catherine will proceed to take your measurements and finalise all details.
Catherine will consult with her skilled seamstresses to begin the process of bringing your dream gown to life.
Our team works on constructing your perfect pattern and toile based on your personal measurements. Before we start working on your chosen fabrics, we create a custom toile.
This is made up in Calico to give you a visual concept of your unique design being created for you. In this fitting, we can make adjustments to the silhouette and make sure the fit is perfect before we proceed to the next step in making your gown.
After your toile fitting, Catherine and her seamstress work together to prepare your gown for the next couple of fittings. You will see your beautiful gown come to life slowly through our craftsmanship.
This process takes hours of time and attention to detail. This is the time it starts to get really exciting for you, Catherine and her team. At this fitting, Catherine will finalise the finishing touches with you.
Before the final fitting, your gown is being hand-crafted using your chosen fabrics. This process can involve hours of intricate hand beading or a detailed applique.
Our team of seamstresses work together using their finest skills to make sure your gown fits like a glove. Catherine’s expertise will see your gown come alive in the most perfect way.
The time arrives to try your completed dress on for the first time. Yes we advise to bring a few tissues as it is an emotional time for every client.
You get to see your dream dress brought to life and be worn for the first time. Catherine will make sure every detail is perfect and make any last adjustments.
Catherine Colubriale will help dreams take shape and love stories come alive through the artistry of couture wedding dress design. As your trusted Australian couture wedding dress designer, Catherine Colubriale is dedicated to crafting exquisite bridal gowns that capture the essence of your love story and elevate your wedding day to a masterpiece of style and elegance.
At our intimate couture wedding shop located in the heart of Paddington, Sydney, you’ll embark on a journey like no other. Catherine Colubriale, a name synonymous with grace, sophistication, and craftsmanship, invites you to discover the bridal gown of your dreams.
Why Choose Catherine Colubriale for Your Couture Wedding Dress?
Catherine Colubriale is more than just a renowned name in the Australian bridal fashion scene; she is a visionary artist who understands the unique needs and desires of brides-to-be. With a deep passion for creating wedding gowns that reflect individual style and personality, Catherine has earned her reputation as a master of couture design.
Each bridal gown bearing the Catherine Colubriale signature is a testament to her dedication to perfection. Every stitch, every bead, every lace appliqué is meticulously chosen and expertly crafted to ensure that your gown is nothing short of a masterpiece. With Catherine’s guiding hand, you can be confident that your couture wedding dress will be an exquisite reflection of your love story and a work of art that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Our Couture Wedding Shop in Paddington, Sydney
Nestled in the charming Paddington neighbourhood of Sydney, Catherine Colubriale’s couture wedding shop is an oasis of bridal inspiration. Here, you’ll find a welcoming and intimate space where your bridal dreams come to life. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll be enveloped in an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication, where personal attention and unparalleled expertise await you.
Whether you envision a classic, timeless gown or a modern, avant-garde design, Catherine Colubriale is here to bring your vision to life. Your wedding day is a celebration of your unique love story, and Catherine’s couture wedding dresses are designed to make you feel like the radiant, beautiful bride you are.
Experience the magic of couture wedding dress design, and let Catherine Colubriale be your guide to the bridal gown of your dreams. Your journey begins here, with us, in the heart of Sydney’s Paddington district. Let’s create the wedding dress that will forever be a cherished part of your love story. Contact us today to schedule your personal consultation with Catherine Colubriale, your premier Australian couture wedding dress designer. Together, we’ll make your bridal dreams a reality.
Catherine’s range of Couture House Collection dresses vary in price depending if it is an evening gown, bridal gown, wedding dress. All Custom Couture gowns are individually quoted depending on the client’s requirements.
Yes, Catherine Colubriale is a Sydney wedding dress designer that is regarded as one of the best in Australia. Catherine can create elegant wedding dresses that have luxurious, but simple timeless designs. Your dream dress can be created in unlimited ways. Your dress choice may vary in style and silhouette for instance fitted, long, short, princess cut or ball gown with a strapless bodice or with either long or short sleeves, single or two piece and hand crafted using lace, beading, or any other intricate or textured fabric you would like to use.
Her gorgeous bridal wedding dresses are considered some of the best boutique wedding dresses available in Sydney and are bought for high class, modern wedding occasions. Catherine has a unique ability to create a bespoke wedding dress that embraces every element of your personality. Catherine believes that every brides deserves to feel like a princess on her wedding day.
When you think of a dress most of us refer to any style of a woman’s garment that has a bodice and a skirt as a dress. A dress can be worn pretty much anywhere it can be very casual or formal, depending on its style and quality. when you refer to a gown that’s the next level of dressing it is for a formal occasion such as a wedding, formal or black tie event.
The gown technically can be any full-length woman’s garment consisting of a bodice and attached skirt. A dress or gown covers the body to the floor. You can wear either a dress or a gown to any occasion as long as it suits the required dress attire for the function or event you are attending.
Strictly speaking a dress can be long or short, casual or formal and comes in lots of shapes and forms. It is the most common name given to garments worn by women. Although when you apply that word to wedding dresses then it represents something very similar to a wedding gown or bridal gown. Gowns, wedding dresses or even bridal dress typically are long, very formal pieces of clothing. They have very intricate detailing and are usually flowing with a long train.
The literal translation for couture comes from the French word for dressmaking. In today’s terms, it means creating a garment, piece of fashion or dress for a specific person. So the design is completely unique and you won’t see it anywhere else in the world. Some people get a little confused between the off rack dresses vs collections vs couture although the differences are quite unique;
Couture means dressmaker, you can dream your dress or gown and have an experienced designer create that one off piece of clothing that you can feel confident in every step of the way. This is were creatives like Catherine dream your reality and make it come to life.
When couture is made in a fashion sense it is typically a designer who is making a one-off piece for an individual. Sometimes that may be a celebrity, famous personality or even royalty where they will be attending a function that requires them to stand out from every other person attending. A fashion designer will provide couture services because that is their ultimate outlet for creative freedom.
Haute Couture means high fashion. The garment is made by hand from the development stage of design to the finished hand appliques and detailing and takes up hours and hours of work . Highly skilled seamstresses work in haute couture houses.
Haute couture and couture mean similar things; the slight difference in phrase relates to ‘haute’ typically meaning high end as in high-end fashion design.
When you decide to buy couture you are engaging the services of a designer to create something completely bespoke and unique, a one-off piece of clothing for that individual. You are buying the expertise and design talent of that individual to create something for you.
The point of couture is to have an outfit, garment or dress made to your specific body measurements – something completely unique, designed just for you. It is the ultimate expression of individuality.
The most powerful feeling for a women is to walk into a room and know no one else will show up in what she is wearing. That is what couture dressing will give you.
Anyone that loves to stand out and express their personal style can wear couture. While it is more expensive than an off the rack garment bought in a store, it would be a unique piece of clothing made to fit your individual body measurements.
Ready to wear or off the rack are normally pieces of clothing that you simply buy and put on, assuming you can find the right size for your body. Couture is something that is made just for you, it may take inspiration from a ready to wear garment but every inch will be made to fit your body & suit your style
Yes in some cases couture is hand sewn, depending on the style of the garment being created.
Haute couture is the ultimate expression of bespoke design and clothing creation. So rather than a mass-produced item coming from a factory, couture is normally hand made which takes skill and time. Couture also requires multiple sessions to design, test fit & ensure what is being created is perfectly matched to your ideas. This requires the experience and skill of a designer.
Depending on the client and complexity of the design, it could take a few months to a year.
A couturier can make any type of gown including
A couturier can make any type of garment to suit any occasion because it is custom made and these can include;
Catherine Colubriale is an Australian wedding dress designer in Sydney, Australia. She specialises in couture wedding dresses, custom made bridal gowns and more. Her wedding dress boutique is located in Paddington, Sydney.
Catherine loves to custom design wedding dresses, bridal gowns, and evening wear for women who want to look incredible.
