The Designer
Valentine Avoh
Passionate about fashion and couture since I was little, it was at the age of 20 that I decided to fly to London to make my dream come true. Graduated in fashion design and pattern making from the London College of Fashion, I then worked for more than 10 years in prestigious international houses, such as Alexander McQueen, Alexis Mabille, San Andrès Milano and Marc Philippe Coudeyre where I started as a small hand and ended up as his head of atelier.
Following the creation of my first wedding dress for a friend in 2009, I literally fell in love with this still artisanal process which brings together my love for fashion, technology and human encounters. Five years later, I launched my own brand and then opened, in 2017, my Brussels atelier where I create each piece in the style of the great couturiers.
Inspiration
From the fatal glamour of Rita Hayworth to the mysterious sensuality of Marlène Dietrich, my universe is a mixture of cinematographic and musical references. The songs of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald distil their charm into each of my creations.
The know-how
Handmade in Brussels
Custom made
From the first sketch to the finalized dress including the pattern, I make each model by hand in my Brussels atelier. The ideal equation to give the bride that feeling of intimate luxury and discreet elegance that only artisanal know-how can provide.
Silks and embroideries
In my constant search for quality, I have chosen to source exclusively from Europe; in Italy, France and of course in Belgium, from the same suppliers as those of the Haute Couture houses.
I also develop certain embroideries in partnership with my suppliers to be able to offer truly unique pieces characteristic of the DNA of the house.