The Gathered Collection

I am currently working on The Gathered Collection which is a range of personally and carefully curated vintage garments and pieces that I salvage, clean, restore, repair and sympathetically enhance, giving long forgotten and discarded pieces a new life. The intention is for the collection to work in a more eco-friendly, sustainable and green way for the future of our planet.

Here are a few examples of my work in progress… please contact me for information on pieces that are currently available for purchase.

  • 1930s satin gown with bias cut panel and seam detail

  • 1930s satin gown with pearl buttons (back)

  • 1930s floral satin gown with lace detail, intricate seam work and train

  • 1930s floral satin gown with lace detail, buttons and intricate seam work

  • 1930s satin gown with smocking detail

  • 1930s cream-ivory velvet gown with beaded belt, crystal buttons and shoulder detail

  • 1930s velvet gown with crystal buttons (back)

  • 1950s champagne/pale apricot jacquard gown with sash and jacket

  • 1950s champagne/pale apricot jacquard gown with sash and jacket (back)

  • c.1960s designer gown by Jean Varon, satin back crepe with buttons and lace detail

  • c.1960s designer gown by Jean Varon, satin back crepe with buttons and lace detail (back)

  • 1930s jacquard bias cut gown with beaded sash

  • 1950s lace dress with long sleeves, high-low hem and crystal beaded ribbon sash

  • 1930s/40s satin gown with lace flower detail and lace sleeves

  • 1930/40s crepe jacquard gown with long sleeves and delicate ruched bust detail

  • 1930s satin gown with handmade bolero made from salvaged 1940s lace

  • 1940/50s jacquard gown with buttons and soft cowl-collar neckline