In the Fall of 2023, I began designing a couture capsule collection. The inspiration came to me naturally, unexpectedly, and I put no deadline on myself to finish the designs. On November 1st, 2024 – I showed the collection during a gallery presentation in Manhattan.
The pieces are now all available to order. This collection is very different from the past decade of SmartGlamour. These are high end, couture pieces – all made from a combination of silks and cottons. Some of the pieces are hand and machine embroidered elements. Some have to-scale oversized flower blooms. They take hours and hours to construct, and the fabric is luxurious. Because of this – they are not accessibly priced. They are special occasion investment pieces of art.
If you are interested in ordering a piece – the turnaround time is extended. For November 2024 orders, the earliest delivery date is May 2025. The process is similar to ordering a bridal gown. Included in the price of each piece, is a muslin draft of the garment, a fitting in that draft, and a fitting in the final piece before hand off. There are no set sizes to select. Every piece is hand made to your measurements – bespoke, couture, for everybody. There is no size limit. There is no size chart.
You can read more about the inspiration for the collection in our initial capsule announcement post from February 2024 here.
