This dress all started with some inspiration from Chrisanne Clover's limited edition sequin ombre fabric. I knew I wanted to show off the dazzling shine by using draping, other than that this dress was very much a design on the fly using the mannequin to manipulate the fabric. Utilising the gold/green and black parts of the sequin fabric separately, I decided to expose the base leotard in an asymmetrical style and pick out some of the deeper hues of the sequins by choosing Jet B crystals to embellish the bodice.
The real finishing touch to this dress was the use of black Halo crochet ribbon as a draped strap and side detail. Each halo circle is covered in a combination of Jet crystals and oval Jet AB sew on stones, The double side channel is then split from the hip to mix in with the hand cut fabric fringe of the skirt.
Edged with a row of large black sew-on pear stones around the plunging neckline, this dress is one of my favourites to date!
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The real finishing touch to this dress was the use of black Halo crochet ribbon as a draped strap and side detail. Each halo circle is covered in a combination of Jet crystals and oval Jet AB sew on stones, The double side channel is then split from the hip to mix in with the hand cut fabric fringe of the skirt.
Edged with a row of large black sew-on pear stones around the plunging neckline, this dress is one of my favourites to date!
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As we try to optimise the time we have during Covid-19, I see this as a great opportunity to get productive and add to my new stock dress collection. As we all mourn the lack of dance competitions and ability to attend lessons, dancers can at least still use the time to gather inspiration for their next competition look which we hope won't be too far away.
This new stock Latin competition dress was inspired by what to do with some smaller pieces of fabric I had that wouldn't on their own be enough for a complete dress. I often find that creativity occurs when your resources are limited and you have to think outside the box in order to achieve your goal. So taking a range of different off-cuts, I have made this unusual dress from Chrisanne Clover velvet and Lycra in a leaf applique style to combine the two wonderfully rich colours hot magenta and jade with ever-dependable black for a striking contrast.
With a stunning asymmetric neckline, multi-strap back and the cut-out waist feature this dress is great for the dancer who wants to show off their curves and loves the freedom of a shorter style.
In order to keep the emphasis on the stunning richness of the colour in the velvet I've just used Crystal AB SS20 to edge each leaf shape and some subtle Jet SS16 stones to lift the visible body sections. Would fit UK size 8-10.
If you wish to purchase this dress you can buy onlinewith a no quibble 30 day returns policy.
This new stock Latin competition dress was inspired by what to do with some smaller pieces of fabric I had that wouldn't on their own be enough for a complete dress. I often find that creativity occurs when your resources are limited and you have to think outside the box in order to achieve your goal. So taking a range of different off-cuts, I have made this unusual dress from Chrisanne Clover velvet and Lycra in a leaf applique style to combine the two wonderfully rich colours hot magenta and jade with ever-dependable black for a striking contrast.
With a stunning asymmetric neckline, multi-strap back and the cut-out waist feature this dress is great for the dancer who wants to show off their curves and loves the freedom of a shorter style.
In order to keep the emphasis on the stunning richness of the colour in the velvet I've just used Crystal AB SS20 to edge each leaf shape and some subtle Jet SS16 stones to lift the visible body sections. Would fit UK size 8-10.
If you wish to purchase this dress you can buy onlinewith a no quibble 30 day returns policy.
With this dress it was an experiment with angles! I love the way this style uses a grown on sleeve to give the whole bodice structure, whilst creating dynamic lines which I've mirrored with the opposing angle of the asymmetric skirt.
The whole dress has been constructed from Chrisanne Clover dance crepe with an underbody in nude lycra. The skirt frill has a hem of wrapped crinoline to give it body and extra movement. I've focused the embellishment around two key areas: a fully encrusted section of crsytals which runs from the bust around the shoulder across the back neck and a chain belt style waist detail to bring out the angles again. Using mostly crystal AB sew on shapes and a variety of smaller sizes, I've mixed it up with some subtle placement of hyacinth AB to add depth and interest to the skirt frill join.
The whole dress has been constructed from Chrisanne Clover dance crepe with an underbody in nude lycra. The skirt frill has a hem of wrapped crinoline to give it body and extra movement. I've focused the embellishment around two key areas: a fully encrusted section of crsytals which runs from the bust around the shoulder across the back neck and a chain belt style waist detail to bring out the angles again. Using mostly crystal AB sew on shapes and a variety of smaller sizes, I've mixed it up with some subtle placement of hyacinth AB to add depth and interest to the skirt frill join.
This dress has used a cold shoulder style leotard shape as its base, with a V insert shaped panelled skirt attached. Made from a combination of Chrisanne Clover & DSI fabrics, this dress has such a fantastic silhouette on the dancefloor with front and back splits for ease of movement.
The bodice has been embellished with a combination of crystals in Emerald, Emerald AB, Crystal AB and Jet AB sew on pear shapes. A plain black velvet V shaped waistband draws the eye to a burnout velvet and mesh skirt, with the burnout pattern meticulously outlined in SS16 Jet crystals. The hem is finished with a graduated border of Crystal AB in descending sizes. The dress comes with a set of 8 bangles in Crystal AB on black, which sit perfectly over the extended fingerless glove style sleeve.
A favourite skirt shape of mine which I come back to time and again for dancers that want a style that works for all five of the Latn dances, allowing so much creativity with "skirtography"!
The bodice has been embellished with a combination of crystals in Emerald, Emerald AB, Crystal AB and Jet AB sew on pear shapes. A plain black velvet V shaped waistband draws the eye to a burnout velvet and mesh skirt, with the burnout pattern meticulously outlined in SS16 Jet crystals. The hem is finished with a graduated border of Crystal AB in descending sizes. The dress comes with a set of 8 bangles in Crystal AB on black, which sit perfectly over the extended fingerless glove style sleeve.
A favourite skirt shape of mine which I come back to time and again for dancers that want a style that works for all five of the Latn dances, allowing so much creativity with "skirtography"!
This dress is a new private commission for a medallist competition dancer. Made to the client's brief, the dress is a rich combination of black mesh over tan Lycra with striking black velvet trim detail to create definition on the bodice and waist. The velvet detail continues into the skirt with a front and back insert to give the skirt a fit and flare shape and a trim on the hem to give it weight and movement.
Crystallised with beautiful Swarovski jet sew on cosmic stones and crystal AB round rivoli shapes, the dress has subtle allover sparkle. To commission your own bespoke dress for your next competition, whether you're just starting out or an accomplished medallist, ProAm or pre-champ, we'd love to get the opportunity to make your next dress! Contact usto find out more.
Crystallised with beautiful Swarovski jet sew on cosmic stones and crystal AB round rivoli shapes, the dress has subtle allover sparkle. To commission your own bespoke dress for your next competition, whether you're just starting out or an accomplished medallist, ProAm or pre-champ, we'd love to get the opportunity to make your next dress! Contact usto find out more.
This dress is a perfect example of how a simple silhouette can allow a feature fabric and full crystallisation do all the talking! Made from DSI's navy flock mesh, it's the perfect template for the ombre crystallisation effect used here.
The dress has a low shaped neckline and keyhole back with side splits to give the pencil silhouette some movement on the floor. Using a selection of crystals blending from Sapphire AB through to Light Sapphire AB and then finally to Crystal AB this dress shines so bright, with the AB crystals reflecting multiple colours. Over 25,000 individual SS16 stones were use here so it really was a labour of love!
I personally love the different ways you can use this flock mesh fabric. In our recent ballroom dress we showed off its simple beauty without crystals - click hereto read about it.
The dress has a low shaped neckline and keyhole back with side splits to give the pencil silhouette some movement on the floor. Using a selection of crystals blending from Sapphire AB through to Light Sapphire AB and then finally to Crystal AB this dress shines so bright, with the AB crystals reflecting multiple colours. Over 25,000 individual SS16 stones were use here so it really was a labour of love!
I personally love the different ways you can use this flock mesh fabric. In our recent ballroom dress we showed off its simple beauty without crystals - click hereto read about it.
This new ballroom competition dress was designed to show off the beauty of DSI's navy flock mesh contrasted with satin chiffon in midnight to white from Chrisanne Clover. Using a base of nude stretch net, the bodice has been carefully cut to emphasise the waist with a cutaway design swooping beautifully into a central back detail.
The full raglan sleeve shape shows off the detail in the flock mesh and is trimmed with a border of light sapphire AB crystals. On the 8 godet skirt we've edged it in a bold crystal AB border which graduates out into the star points. Light Sapphire jewellery stones have been used at the top of the godets to add depth and interest.
The skirt is constructed with a second white satin chiffon godet layer over midnight organza underskirts edged in pleated crinoline for added volume. To finish off there are floats which use the shaded satin chiffon to co-ordinate perfectly with the skirt.
To commission something similar please contact us.
The full raglan sleeve shape shows off the detail in the flock mesh and is trimmed with a border of light sapphire AB crystals. On the 8 godet skirt we've edged it in a bold crystal AB border which graduates out into the star points. Light Sapphire jewellery stones have been used at the top of the godets to add depth and interest.
The skirt is constructed with a second white satin chiffon godet layer over midnight organza underskirts edged in pleated crinoline for added volume. To finish off there are floats which use the shaded satin chiffon to co-ordinate perfectly with the skirt.
To commission something similar please contact us.
This dress has quickly become a favourite due to the dramatic stonework inspired by popular Art Deco patterns from the 1920s. Made from a combination of black velvet, stretch net, emerald satin and black georgette there are some fantastic subtle colour variations.
The skirt is a fuller than usual 8 godet design with rounded insertion points. The emerald green satin glints through the georgette as the light catches it, which will be super-effective on the dancefloor. The georgette layer is hemmed with emerald crinoline to give structure, whilst the emerald satin layer has a gathered crinoline finish to create the volume.
The bodice is a single piece of stretch net to give a seamless affect around the back and waist, enabling a flattering shaping of the velvet to be appliqued on.
The back has a dramatic centre strip with diagonal stoning to compliment the front bodice. We've used Emerald Ab and Crystal AB to bring out the emerald skirt and provide contrast. This stunning dress is finished with simple ribbon floats and a row of Crystal AB SS34 stones around the neckline.
The skirt is a fuller than usual 8 godet design with rounded insertion points. The emerald green satin glints through the georgette as the light catches it, which will be super-effective on the dancefloor. The georgette layer is hemmed with emerald crinoline to give structure, whilst the emerald satin layer has a gathered crinoline finish to create the volume.
The bodice is a single piece of stretch net to give a seamless affect around the back and waist, enabling a flattering shaping of the velvet to be appliqued on.
The back has a dramatic centre strip with diagonal stoning to compliment the front bodice. We've used Emerald Ab and Crystal AB to bring out the emerald skirt and provide contrast. This stunning dress is finished with simple ribbon floats and a row of Crystal AB SS34 stones around the neckline.
This longline competition latin dress has been inspired by a beautiful Guipure lace which has become the focus of the design. Made entirely from top quality Chrisanne Clover fabrics, the fluidity of the crepe used for the main dress is offset by the structured contrast of the fully crystallised lace.
The asymmetric neckline has been edged in large pear sew on stones in Crystal AB, with a mix of SS16, SS20 and SS40 used to embellish the lace.
To give freedom of movement we've created a feature curved side split on the left side edged with a double row of SS2o crystals, and then a straight split has been added on the right side so it gives plenty of room for leg extensions. As with all our dress, this one comes with an inbuilt leotard and bra cups.
To enquire about purchasing this dress please contact us.
The asymmetric neckline has been edged in large pear sew on stones in Crystal AB, with a mix of SS16, SS20 and SS40 used to embellish the lace.
To give freedom of movement we've created a feature curved side split on the left side edged with a double row of SS2o crystals, and then a straight split has been added on the right side so it gives plenty of room for leg extensions. As with all our dress, this one comes with an inbuilt leotard and bra cups.
To enquire about purchasing this dress please contact us.
We're blinded by a sea (literally!) of crystals on this fully stoned bespoke Latin couture. On a base of Chrisanne Clover Midnight Sky crepe, the dress is encrusted in over 20,000 crystals in a beautiful array of blues ranging from Capri Blue through to Aquamarine. We've used both the standard and AB version of both colours in a carefully constructed arrangement to provide subtle variation and shading down the dress.
The hem has an enclosed crinoline trim to give structure and shape to the dress. We've added a dense band of crystals on the hem to capture the light as the full skirts spins out on the dance floor. This decoration is mirrored on the belt which adds lovely definition at the waist and picks up the exposed midnight crepe sections on the cuffs and lower skirt.
When you have this much embellishment a simple silhouette is the best canvas, so we've used a traditional princess line paneled style with round neck and 3/4 length sleeves to let the crystals do the talking!
The hem has an enclosed crinoline trim to give structure and shape to the dress. We've added a dense band of crystals on the hem to capture the light as the full skirts spins out on the dance floor. This decoration is mirrored on the belt which adds lovely definition at the waist and picks up the exposed midnight crepe sections on the cuffs and lower skirt.
When you have this much embellishment a simple silhouette is the best canvas, so we've used a traditional princess line paneled style with round neck and 3/4 length sleeves to let the crystals do the talking!