Waterhouse, Leighton & Pre-Raphaelite
Gowns
Please scroll down to see all of the available dresses.
Here's you'll find an ever-growing collection of gowns based on the Pre-Raphaelite paintings of John Waterhouse, Edmond Blair Leighton Fredric Leighton and other pre-Raphaelite artists. If you are interested in learning more about Waterhouse, please visit this page. It's an informative site, with photos of all of his splendid paintings. For more information about the Brotherhood Paintings, and other Pre-Raphaelite artists, please visit this website. There are hundreds of paintings to admire between these two sites. Plean to spend lots of time browsing.
If you would like an estimate for a Pre-Raphaelite-inspired gown, please send us an email. We'd be delighted to work with you.
Made
from dupioni silk and decorative fabrics, this gown can
be made in your favorite color with or without customized
embroidery at the base.
The
gown is trimmed at the neckline with a decorative brocade
(or custom fabric) yoke. Two layers of sleeves adorn this
Waterhouse-inspired gown, the under layer is made with brocade,
and is nicely fitted. The oversleeve features a dramatic
draped bell sleeve, made from silk.
Choose from several closure options: Lacing through grommets, concealed lacing rings, hooks and eyes or buttons.
You
may order this gown with or without embroidery at the hem.
WITHOUT embroidery, the cost is an affordable $425.
With
any (we'll work with you to create a customized design for you) embroidery design - 8 impressions, the cost is $525
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WITHOUT embroidery: $425
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with the same pictured embroidery (eight panels, two color
design): $525
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The
Waterhouse Ophelia Gown |
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Made
from dupioni silk and satin, this gown can
be made in your favorite color with or without customized
embroidery at the base and along the neckline.
The
gown is trimmed at the neckline with your choice of embroidery designs and colors. Two layers of dupioni sleeves adorn this
sumptuous Waterhouse-inspired gown. The undersleeve is nicely fitted. The oversleeve features a dramatic
draped bell sleeve, made from silk. This gown also comes with an underskirt of satin
Choose from several closure options: Lacing through grommets, concealed lacing rings or hooks and eyes
We have a collection of heraldic embroidery designs for you to choose from. This version was made with a Celtic rampant lion, but we do have the heraldic lion pictured in the painting if you prefer. The time to embroider the hem of this skirt (not including the neckline hem time) is well over 36 hours, but the end result is well worth it.
You
may order this gown with or without embroidery.
WITHOUT embroidery, the cost is $525.
With
any (we'll work with you to create a customized design for you) embroidery design - 8 impressions, the cost is $675
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The
Accolade Gown
Inspired
by the "The Accolade" and Lady of Shallot paintings, this beautiful plush or
crushed velvet ensemble features "V"
neckline trim, brocade arm bands and brocade trim (or embroidery for an added cost) at the hem, in your
choice of colors.
Choose from several closure options: Lacing through grommets, concealed lacing rings, or hooks and eyes
Upgrades are available: We can also make this gown in dupioni silk, with or without embroidery at base of skirting.
Please note: The metal belt is
not included with this package. You will need to supply your own belt.
Available in crushed velvet or for $450
Available in dupioni silk and brocade or for $550
Available with embroidery at hem, on dupioni silk or for $650
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Guinevere
Queen Guenevere's Maying Gown
Queen Guenevere's Maying Gown
Based on John Collier's portrait of Queen Guenevere's Maying
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This elegent ensemble features a brocade corseted waist cinch with boning, an underskirt of simple gathered cotton with fitted waistband and a v-necked, embroidered muslin chemise with puff shoulders and split, draped sleeves. Veil not included.
Priced at an affordable $375
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