'From plants that wake when others sleep, from timid jasmine buds that keep their odour themselves all day, but when the sunlight dies away let the delicious secret out to every breeze that roams about’.
Thomas Moore
FLORE SAPOVNELA
SS 2019
'The flower that nobody can find'
'From plants that wake when others sleep, from timid jasmine buds that keep their odour themselves all day, but when the sunlight dies away let the delicious secret out to every breeze that roams about’.
Thomas Moore
Flore is available as a custom bespoke, made-to-measure collection.
SORREL
An all-over pearl embellished lace gown, with floral detailing to the neckline, centre back and cuffs.Appliqué flowers are crafted from a combination of embroidery, organza, satin and georgette. Each flower is hand beaded with pearls from pattern cutting off cuts. In the language of flowers, Sorrel symbolises secret sweetness.
GILDED LILY
Ethereal and empowered the Gilded Lily is a celebration of bohemian individualist spirit. The textured mix of light catching gold and ecru sequins, transform the scene as day becomes night. Fitted three-quarter length sleeves fall into an asymmetric flare. Featuring a plunge open back. Multiple colour combinations available, including silver and ivory.
MOON VINE
The silk Moon Vine gown embodies a vintage, classic aesthetic, made from hand dipped silk. Featuring a full skirt with incredible movement. Billowing sleeves with deep lace cuffs can include personal embroidered details, such as initials, dates or a love note. ECO CONSCIOUS range of sustainable fabrics available.
WHITE WISTERIA
Modern ethereal botanicals and bohemian romance. Demure high neck front, with open V-back and caped lace sleeves. The White Wisteria features a hand beaded lace entwined with meaning. In the language of flowers, the Wisteria is regarded as a symbol of spirituality. The climbing vines are seen as support, patience and honour. Whilst the flowers represent love, creativity and long life.
GARDENIA
Named after the Gardenia for its showy blooms, this gown is made from a delicate corded Italian lace. A slim fitting silhouette with pleats to the skirt for a flared dramatic hem. Featuring pearl beaded tapes and three-dimensional crafted appliqués made from lace off-cuts. Each flower is embellished with pearls, and hand placed to create the organic high neckline and detailed organic cuffs. ECO CONSCIOUS range of sustainable organic GOT cotton and FSC viscose lace available.
PRIMROSE
Heavily embellished skirt separate. Beaded flowers and vines trail down to a heavily embellished dramatic floral bouquet train. The Primrose skirt can be worn with either a silk camisole top, slip dress (as an overskirt) or even worn sheer over tapered trousers. In the Victorian language of flowers, Primroses' associate with young love and the meaning of 'I can't live without you.'
NIGHT PHLOX
A truly intricate gown adorned with metallic gold thread embroidery, shimmering beads, large sequins and opulent pearls. Fluttery soft chiffon petal clusters adorn the cap sleeves, which extend with hand dyed tassels.
The Night Phlox can be worn with a bodysuit or can be lined with tonal silk. Ivory beaded tulle options available.