Using silk organza and lace, Lea-Ann wanted to communicate a feeling of softness and ease while still remaining sleek. As she sketched, a trumpet silhouette with cascading tiers of silk organza scattered with hand-cut lace flower appliqués emerged.

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A little while ago, we shared a rough sketch and some design details of Lea-Ann Belter’s newest ball gown, Eleanor.
Wondering what Lea-Ann imagined her corseted, lace and silk dupioni frock would look like finished?
Here’s one of Lea-Ann’s illustrations!

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When Lea-Ann designed Jemma, she had in mind a classic bride who’s drawn to contemporary simplicity. Picturing a polished ball gown crafted from light, eco-friendly silk dupioni, Lea-Ann moved on to sketch out Jemma’s details.
“I didn’t want the entire bodice to be covered with lace because that would look too traditional, so I added the draping at the waist to give it a modern twist.”

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