WE ARE THE MODISTE
LUXURY BRIDAL ATELIER AND BESPOKE DRESSMAKING STUDIO
We are an award-winning modern dressmaking company in Buckinghamshire, England, run by women for women.
From wedding dress alterations to bespoke bridal and special occasionwear, our seamstresses and dressmakers are experts at solving all your wedding and special occasion needs.
Equally passionate about luxury and sustainability, our MODIFY service is a leader in the art of re-cherishing your bridal gown after the wedding. We will work with you to create highly personalised treasures either from, or inspired by, your wedding dress for you to enjoy forever.
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WEDDING DRESS ALTERATIONS
Our highly skilled seamstresses provide wedding dress alterations across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire and London.
We have helped create the perfect wedding dress for thousands of brides since 2016 at our bridal atelier in Buckinghamshire.
BESPOKE BRIDALWEAR
THE MODISTE’s bespoke bridal wear service is for brides-to-be who are searching for a custom-made wedding dress or to reconstruct a vintage wedding gown.
Our expert bespoke dressmaking team will work closely with you in order to achieve your vision: a truly unique and beautiful wedding dress.
BESPOKE DRESSMAKING: Special Occasionwear
We offer premium personal dressmaking experiences at our atelier: a converted Victorian end-of-terrace which is home to our private and comfortable suite of fitting rooms.
If you are searching for flattering formalwear for a special occasion, such as a mother of the bride outfit, or looking for classic investment pieces, we will be delighted to help. We offer a bespoke service as well as made-to-measure outfits from our curated design collection.
MODIFY: LUXURY WEDDING DRESS UPCYCLING
AS SEEN IN COSMOPOLITAN and GLAMOUR
We understand your precious wedding dress is too beautiful not to be enjoyed again.
Our MODIFY service specialises in luxury wedding dress repurposing. Our collections of unique handmade items can either be taken from, or simply inspired by, your wedding dress.
“Thank you for making my wedding dress fit so perfectly, I felt amazing on our wedding day.
The straps that you custom-made for me were stunning and completed my gown. I loved the hand-sewn beading work that you did too: it was definitely worth the time and patience.”
LAUREN, wedding dress ALTERATIONS
ABOUT THE MODISTE
Originally launched in 2016 by Jennifer Katherine Crooks as The Secret Fitting Room, THE MODISTE is an award-winning bridal atelier and bespoke dressmaking company.
With over fifty years of combined experience, our dressmaking team ensures that luxury, personalisation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer custom-made dress design and construction alongside luxury bridal alterations and reconstructions. Our MODIFY service is a leader in luxury wedding dress repurposing so all brides can enjoy their wedding dress as a new modern heirloom to use and treasure for years to come.
STUDIO JOURNAL
Explore behind-the-scenes at our multiple award-winning atelier. Benefit from our expert insights on bespoke mother-of-the-bride outfits, stunning wedding dress transformations, and more.
