In the bustling city of Bordeaux , a distinguished designer, Ana des Cabanasses , weaves dreams in lace and silk crepe for future brides. Her story, shaped by a love of art and a passion for couture, resonates through every dress she creates.
The Genesis of a Passion: Anne-Sophie's beginnings in the art of sewing
Anne-Sophie has always been guided by her passion for creation . She remembers discovering the art of sewing during a high school internship, a revelation that paved the way for her career. After honing her skills in Bordeaux, she embarked on a journey to Paris, the birthplace of haute couture, where she perfected her craft at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.
Her career then took her to the Académie Internationale de Coupe de Paris, where she specialized in pattern making and tailoring technique. Enriched by experiences with major Parisian fashion houses such as Hermès , Maison Margiela and Alexis Mabille , Anne-Sophie eventually found her way back to Bordeaux , wanting to find a balance between her profession and her personal life.
This return to basics marked the start of a new adventure for Anne-Sophie. After working with a wedding dress designer and being touched by a significant personal event, Anne-Sophie realized the importance of seizing the moment. Thus was born “ Ana des Cabanasses ”, a tribute to her roots and family love.
“Ana, an affectionate nickname that my mother gave me, and Cabanasses, the place dear to my heart in which I grew up. Every creation you see carries with it not only the expertise acquired over the years, but also the love and grounding of a lifetime.”
From sketch to reality: The unique tailor-made creation process at Ana des Cabanasses
Why wedding dresses? For Anne-Sophie, it's much more than just a question of fabric and thread. This is the opportunity to create unique bonds with each bride-to-be, to share their dreams and turn them into reality. “Working with a designer rather than buying your dress in a big brand means choosing something truly tailor-made for the future bride: having the luxury of designing your dress, choosing your own materials and having follow-up throughout the process. creation” , underlines Anne-Sophie. Each dress becomes a unique piece , designed especially for the bride, with meticulous attention to every detail. “It’s a real support, I adapt to each bride to fully understand their desires, because my goal is to see the happiness in their eyes on the day of delivery!”
It all starts at M-8…
The process begins with a meeting in which Anne-Sophie and the future bride discuss desires, inspirations and complexities. This moment allows Anne-Sophie to truly understand the bride's vision. “Often, future brides bring inspiration, models that they like, which helps to define their style. Then, they have the opportunity to try on different outfits among the fitting models. This step is crucial because it allows you to see how the different materials, necklines, patterns, etc. hang. After a time of discovery and discussion, Anne-Sophie designs her dream outfit with the bride , taking into account each detail discussed, and makes a selection of materials according to the desired result and the bride's budget.
Once the quote has been validated, the tailor-made adventure truly begins.
It is then time for the measurement appointment . A meticulous process which allows her to transcribe the body of the future bride in 2D: she does not just adapt existing models; she creates her own pattern for each bride based on her measurements, thus ensuring a perfect fit and a unique dress.
Then comes the canvas meeting, the first test of the outfit. The dress is made from a cotton canvas which allows you to check the lines and volumes before cutting into the right materials. Once the fabric has been validated, it is the first meeting where the dress takes shape in the right materials, but without yet any lining. Everything is carefully checked at this stage.
During the second appointment, the dress is well advanced, the lining is sewn, but all the finishing touches are still missing. Finally, the long-awaited moment comes: the delivery of the dress . It's the culmination of this tailor-made adventure, where every carefully considered detail comes to life.
Ana's recommendations for preparing the wedding dress
The ideal deadline is 8 months , but depending on the model chosen, it can be shortened up to 3 months before the wedding, using materials in stock.
Regarding the budget, you need to count around €1700 for the simplest outfits, with an average around €2800 . However, each dress is unique and the price may vary depending on the choice of materials and specific finishes requested by the bride.
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