Each costume is custom designed, and hand crafted according to the individual dancer’s precise measurements using quality fabrics and trims. If you are local to Montreal, I will usually take the measurements myself, otherwise we can arrange for a video call via FaceTime. Hours of meticulous and detailed work goes into the creation of each costume. During the rush season (September to April), generally 2-3 months is required for each costume order to be completed and delivered, depending on my availability.
I love to see pictures of costumes you love, but rather than copy, I prefer to work together to come up with something as special as you are. Final design decisions may be subject to the availability of materials and trimmings, and must be approved by you and your coaches before construction begins to avoid unnecessary changes and additional costs.
Pricing for decorations vary per costume type and depend on complexity, fabrics, trims, and number and quality of crystals used.
The following pricing for all Classical Pancake or Platter Tutus, Romantic Tutus, and Peasant and Spanish styled dresses include a bodice lined in coutil or cotton twill for durability, and lightly boned with spiral spring boning. Depending on the style of bodice, most include powernet basques, or basques in similar fabric to the bodice lined in coutil or cotton twill. Bodices in stretch fabrics are also available, but do not include boning.
Dancer: Lorraine B.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko/Kravetz Photographics
CLASSICAL PANCAKE OR PLATTER TUTU
Undecorated starting from $700 for a bodice and a 10-11 layer hooped and gun tacked platter tutu.
A fully decorated classical tutu generally ranges from $900 to $1200 and up.
Options such as hand pleating, hand tacking, custom dyed tulle, additional layers, specialty tulle, and scalloped or dagged edges are available at an additional cost.
This elaborately decorated classical tutu has 14 layers of net and specialty tulle with dagged (feathered) edges, and is hand tacked. The bodice is made of a few different kinds of brocade, and the decorations are a combination of metallic net, hand made fabric “feathers” and beaded lace appliqués. A tutu with this many layers, options, and details would cost approximately $2500-3000 depending on the kinds of trims and fabrics used.
Dancer: Adrianna M-B.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko/Kravetz Photographics
ROMANTIC TUTU OR PEASANT DRESS
Undecorated starting at $500 for a bodice and a 4 layer romantic or peasant style skirt.
Decorations ranging from $100 and up.
Additional options such as custom dyed tulle, additional underskirts, or specialty fabrics are available at an additional cost
This simply decorated peasant dress has an embroidered organza top skirt with 3 underskirts (2 of tulle, and 1 of voile). The bodice is satin and bengaline with embroidered organza sleeves and ribbon detailing. A peasant dress like this will cost about $650 depending on the kinds of trims and fabrics used.
Dancer: Danielle R.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko/Kravetz Photographics
SPANISH STYLE DRESS
Undecorated starting at $650 for a bodice and a 3 tier Spanish style skirt.
Decorations ranging from $100 and up.
Additional options such as additional tiers, underskirts, or specialty fabrics are available at an additional cost.
There are 28 metres of embroidered lace in this decorated Spanish style dress. The skirt has 5 tiers with more than 1000 Swarovski crystals applied by hand throughout the lace. The bodice is silk brocade with silver lace trim. A Spanish style dress like this would cost about $1000 depending on the number of layers, and the kinds of trims and fabrics used.
Dancer: Keita B.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko/Kravetz Photographics
MEN’S JACKET
Lined in coutil or cotton twill.
Undecorated starting from $250 depending on style and materials used.
Decorations ranging from $100 and up.
Additional options such as separate undervest or shirt are available at an additional cost
This simply decorated peasant styled men’s jacket has sleeves attached. A basic jacket like this would cost about $350 depending on the trims and materials used.
Dancer: Mackenzie Libao.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko/Kravetz Photographics
OTHER STYLES
Undecorated starting at $300 depending on style and materials used.
Decorations ranging from $100 and up.
This simply decorated two piece dress has a crepe skirt with matching cropped bodice and is decorated with sequin and beaded lace trim. A simple dress like this would cost about $450 depending on the trims and materials used.
Dancer: Lorraine B.
Photo: Sasha Onyshchenko/Kravetz Photographics
REHEARSAL TUTU
Starting at $200 for Romantic style or $300 for Classical Pancake or Platter style in black, ivory, or white. Includes a powernet basque with hook and eye closure.
Additional options such as hooping, hand pleating, hand tacking, scalloped or dagged edges, or custom colours or dyed tulle available at an additional cost.
Both styles suitable for conversion into a performance costume.