Bespoke Occasion Wear

&

Red Carpet Couture

Hand-crafted in my Burnham-on-Crouch studio with 16 years of Venetian precision.

Bespoke teal daywear dress with intricate hem detail and purple knit shrug, hand-crafted by Elena Milani in her Burnham-on-Crouch studio.
Bespoke floor-length red evening gown for a wedding guest, featuring a sheer bodice created with individual lace pieces hand-sewn onto nude mesh and a thigh-high leg slit, hand-crafted in the Elena Milani studio
Bespoke fitting for a pregnant Maid of Honour, featuring a navy blue gown with hand-basted pleats and a custom-contoured bodice, hand-crafted in my Burnham-on-Crouch studio using Venetian tailoring.
Wedding guest posing in a bespoke floor-length emerald green gown featuring a complex hand-pleated bodice and flared tulle skirt, custom-made in Elena Milani's Burnham-on-Crouch studio
Italian actress on the red carpet at the 34th Turin Film Festival wearing a bespoke floor-length blue lace gown with intricate detailing, hand-crafted by Elena Milani using italian tailoring techniques

The Modern Mother of the Bride and Groom

Move away from traditional "uniforms" with contemporary silhouettes. Using my mathematical drafting method, I engineer a dignified, custom fit that celebrates your style while ensuring all-day comfort for the most important family celebrations.

Day Formalwear & Tailored Separates

From elegant cocktail dresses for the races to sharp, bespoke separates for daytime ceremonies, I design for versatility. These pieces are engineered to bridge the gap between daytime sophistication and evening elegance.

Gala & Red Carpet Excellence

For the BAFTAs, charity balls, or prestigious black-tie events, I create high-impact gowns that command attention. With 16 years of couture experience, I balance bold, sculptural aesthetics with the technical ease of movement required for a long evening under the spotlight.

Exclusively Sourced & Studio Crafted

Every garment is designed and hand-crafted entirely within my Burnham-on-Crouch studio. I source only the finest luxury textiles from Italy and the UK, ensuring a level of quality and ethical transparency that mass-produced garments cannot match.

The precise first and only fitting of a bespoke navy blue bridesmaid dress in my Burnham-on-Crouch studio, showcasing the hand-basted pleats and tailored bodice achieved through the Venetian 'No-Toile' method.
Hand-cut petrol green fabric pieces precisely shaped to bespoke patterns in my Burnham-on-Crouch studio, demonstrating the transition from mathematical drafting to garment assembly.
Bespoke studio display in Burnham-on-Crouch featuring a floor-length blue evening gown with crystal-embellished draping and a sophisticated brown wool daywear set with a pleated skirt, showcasing 16 years of Venetian tailoring expertise.

The Couture Journey: A Master’s Process

Phase 1: The 90-Minute Technical Design Intensive (£150). A deep-dive creative session where we design your gown together. This includes detailed anatomical measurements, professional silhouette sketching, and expert curation of Italian and UK textiles.

Phase 2: Italian & UK Fabric Selection. Sourcing the perfect weight and texture for your silhouette.

Phase 3: Mathematical Pattern Drafting. Creating your unique blueprint with my Venetian 'No-Toile' method.

Phase 4: Studio Assembly & Refinement. Hand-building the garment in my Essex studio with 1-2 precision fittings.

Phase 5: Final Hand-Finishing & Reveal. Ensuring a flawless, 'second-skin' result.

Bespoke Pricing (Labor & Design Only)

Day Formalwear & Separates From £650

Mother of the Bride/Groom From £650

Bespoke Cocktail & Occasion From £850

Red Carpet & Gala Gowns From £1200

A non-refundable fee of £150 is required to secure your 90-minute design consultation appointment. This fee is fully deductible from your final balance should you proceed with the commission.

All prices exclude the cost of luxury fabrics and trimmings, which are invoiced separately.

Reserve Your Private Consultation
Technical pattern placement on luxury purple and gold fabric in my Burnham-on-Crouch studio, preparing for the precision hand-cutting of a bespoke Maid of Honour gown.
Bespoke one-shoulder Maid of Honour dress in shimmering purple and gold, designed and hand-crafted by Elena Milani in her Burnham-on-Crouch studio using signature Venetian tailoring.
Intricate hand-stitched detail of a bespoke red carpet gown, engineered in Elena Milani’s Burnham-on-Crouch studio using Italian tailoring precision for gala and BAFTA-level events