Started in 2013 through the NEIS program, a government funded initiative for small start up businesses, Custom Creations by Anntoinette was born from a love of the fantastical, with a desire to create beautiful things which allows Custom Creations to bring a little bit of fantasy into your reality. Designer, maker and milliner, Anntoinette Holt has been creating things from a young age, and has trained in both Fashion Design and Millinery at the Kangan Institute Centre of Fashion in Richmond. She was presented with the Most Outstanding Achievement Award for her graduating fashion design class of 2012.
Based in Melbourne, Custom Creations by Anntoinette creates fully handcrafted couture and bespoke ensembles, including clothing, accessories and headwear for events, special occasions or just for fun. With a focus on quality and fit, Custom Creations designs outfits predominantly for women, creating things which are made to fit the individual rather than the mannequin.
The inspiration for Custom Creations is drawn from both abstract and literal sources. Anntoinette looks to music, mythology, nature and art with a helping of dragons, faeries, magic and the impossible to incorporate into her designs. Further inspiration is drawn from designer Christian Dior's work, which incorporated the full skirts and the hourglass silhouette of the 40s and 50s era of Western European glamour couture. Custom Creations combines historical and period dress with elements of fantasy, and a sense of modern day practicality.
As well as crafting interesting hats, jewellery and accessories that incorporate leather, feathers, and wire work, Anntoinette adores hand-embellishing her dreamy concoctions of silks and natural fabrics with an assortment of real pearls, crystals and lace. With a quirky fantasy meets Renaissance feel and a touch of old- world glamour, Custom Creations by Anntoinette truly brings a little bit of fantasy into your reality.
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Photography credits:
Fire fairy - Photographer Some Random Photography, model, hair, & make-up by Anntoinette (ME!)Bridal Gown - Photographer StudioMax Photography, model me, again.
Shirt and underbust corset - Photographer StudioMax Photography, model Michelle Matyson, hair and makeup by Emily Terry Make Up Artist
Brown Lace Dress - Photographer Pikatur Photography, model Jemima Strambini, hair and makeup by Vicky Creed
Plum Dress - Photographer Kalpana Photography, model, hair, and make-up by me... again.
Based in Melbourne, Custom Creations by Anntoinette creates fully handcrafted couture and bespoke ensembles, including clothing, accessories and headwear for events, special occasions or just for fun. With a focus on quality and fit, Custom Creations designs outfits predominantly for women, creating things which are made to fit the individual rather than the mannequin.
The inspiration for Custom Creations is drawn from both abstract and literal sources. Anntoinette looks to music, mythology, nature and art with a helping of dragons, faeries, magic and the impossible to incorporate into her designs. Further inspiration is drawn from designer Christian Dior's work, which incorporated the full skirts and the hourglass silhouette of the 40s and 50s era of Western European glamour couture. Custom Creations combines historical and period dress with elements of fantasy, and a sense of modern day practicality.
As well as crafting interesting hats, jewellery and accessories that incorporate leather, feathers, and wire work, Anntoinette adores hand-embellishing her dreamy concoctions of silks and natural fabrics with an assortment of real pearls, crystals and lace. With a quirky fantasy meets Renaissance feel and a touch of old- world glamour, Custom Creations by Anntoinette truly brings a little bit of fantasy into your reality.
https://www.facebook.com/CustomCreationsByAnntoinette
Photography credits:
Fire fairy - Photographer Some Random Photography, model, hair, & make-up by Anntoinette (ME!)Bridal Gown - Photographer StudioMax Photography, model me, again.
Shirt and underbust corset - Photographer StudioMax Photography, model Michelle Matyson, hair and makeup by Emily Terry Make Up Artist
Brown Lace Dress - Photographer Pikatur Photography, model Jemima Strambini, hair and makeup by Vicky Creed
Plum Dress - Photographer Kalpana Photography, model, hair, and make-up by me... again.
