The archive · forty-four pieces

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Every garment below was drawn for one client and cut to her measurements. Nothing was made twice. Filter by commission, or open any piece to see it full size.

Photography supplied by the studio and its clients. Colour is shown as photographed. The site itself stays black and white so the work does not have to compete with it.

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Floral chiffon gown lifted into the wind above the Cape Town valley Matric DanceEnlarge Bride in a fitted ivory gown with a gold silk sash, photographed in soft window light BridalEnlarge Sheer knitted column dress photographed against a white wall EveningEnlarge Pageant finalist in a white jumpsuit holding the South African flag OccasionEnlarge The same floral chiffon gown held open against a concrete wall Matric DanceEnlarge Close detail of a bride's shoulder and the scalloped lace edge of a low back BridalEnlarge Metallic corset gown with a sculpted bodice, shot in a doorway EveningEnlarge Teal corset dress photographed on a red carpet OccasionEnlarge Open back of a floral chiffon gown, halter tie and mountain view behind Matric DanceEnlarge Beaded lace straps across an open back, hand-stitched detail BridalEnlarge Sequinned jumpsuit on a marble staircase EveningEnlarge Teal tailored jumpsuit with a corset bodice on a red carpet OccasionEnlarge Deep red velvet gown with a jewelled crystal neckline Matric DanceEnlarge Bride in a strapless gown with a cathedral veil drawn over one shoulder BridalEnlarge Black lace cocktail dress at an outdoor event EveningEnlarge Pageant sash worn over a deep burgundy gown OccasionEnlarge Purple and red column dress, open back with a crossed strap Matric DanceEnlarge Bride holding her bouquet, lace sleeve and sweetheart bodice in frame BridalEnlarge Navy lace evening gown with an illusion bodice, photographed outdoors EveningEnlarge Communion dress in white tulle with a plain fitted bodice OccasionEnlarge Nude beaded sweetheart bodice with a sculpted tulle skirt Matric DanceEnlarge Bride in a birdcage veil, front and back views of a clean ivory bodice BridalEnlarge Fringed cocktail dress in front of a gold fringe backdrop EveningEnlarge Young girl in a white communion dress with a lace-trimmed bodice OccasionEnlarge Emerald green gown photographed on a city staircase Matric DanceEnlarge Lace bodice over a full tulle skirt, photographed outdoors BridalEnlarge Evening gown with a draped bodice, full length EveningEnlarge Occasion dress with a fitted bodice and structured skirt OccasionEnlarge Scarlet gown caught mid-turn against a white wall Matric DanceEnlarge Garden ballgown with an embroidered bodice and soft layered skirt BridalEnlarge Black lace bodice with a red skirt, festive evening look EveningEnlarge Beaded long-sleeve bodice with a plunging neckline, close detail Matric DanceEnlarge Bride adjusting a detachable overskirt in the light of a doorway BridalEnlarge Floor-length evening gown with a fitted waist and soft skirt EveningEnlarge White and gold gown photographed in an open field at dusk Matric DanceEnlarge Contemporary bridal look in black and tulle for a reception change BridalEnlarge Mustard satin gown with a high slit and draped bodice Matric DanceEnlarge Beaded high-low gown with a sheer overlay and structured bodice BridalEnlarge Pale blue tulle gown with a beaded bodice, full length Matric DanceEnlarge Bride beneath palms in a lace gown with a fitted bodice BridalEnlarge Sheer grey gown with beadwork, shot in hard afternoon light Matric DanceEnlarge Nude beaded gown with a bare back and fine strap detail Matric DanceEnlarge Blush beaded gown photographed in long grass Matric DanceEnlarge Dark green beaded bodice, close detail of the hand-set stones Matric DanceEnlarge