Our goal

BUILDING HERRITAGE...

Hi,

I am Justyna Smart,

I started my brand as an answer to a lifelong calling. I do not want to make another trendy dress in polyester. After 40 years in business, I want to leave behind a meaningful heritage. I am inspired by golden age couturiers, bounty of nature and history of humanity. Every gown of mine has a deep meaning enhanced by meticulous attention to details. I love structure and fine tailoring.

There is nothing more intimate than hand stitching.

Each design is personally curated by me, from concept to sketch, draping, pattern and first design development. To quote Karl Lagerfeld “Trendy is the last stage before tacky” I aspire to create timeless pieces.

 I am following the footsteps of our female ancestors that spent their lifetimes at the looms creating the finest textiles and hand stitch garments we get to admire upon their archeological discoveries.

I am intrigued by historical embellishments, embroidery and beading; the millennia old symbolism that carries profound female communication, spells and longings.  

I find it fascinating that our female strength and tenacity carry our civilization.

 

no plastic

alice out of plasticland

 

ONE WITH NATURE:

Using synthetic fiber is a deal breaker for me personally. I go out of my way to find non-toxic, no crude biproducts components to produce this line. I choose top quality textiles

that perform better creating long lasting heritage. I refuse to use any synthetic if the natural option is available. We are committed to natural fiber textiles, natural trims and embellishments.

 

In this collection we have used the following materials:

In Roman Holiday Collection we have used:

Self:

  • 100% silk duchess 35 mm.
  • 100% silk satin 40mm
  • 35 %silk/65% wool Mikado
  • 82% cotton, 15% viscose, and 3% polyamide
    Lace from France
  • 100% silk Organza 16mm

Lining:

  • 100% silk charmeuse 19mm
  • 95% silk 5% elastane silk charmeuse

 Flowers:

  • Are hand made by an artist in Rome in 100%
    silk, that are beaded by hand.

Real gemstones such as

  • Morganite: supports heart chakra and energy of
    romance
  • Labradorite that supports grounding and
    intuition
  • Fresh water pearls that promote wisdom
  • Japanese top quality seed glass beads
  • Glass pearls

*** Gemstones might be customized to each bride personal choice and budget.

  • Yellow Topaz, Yellow Saphire, Citrine, Lemon quarts for those in need of balance

Branches:

  • Handmade tubes in 100% silk organza, then hand stitched with invisible seams.

Buttons:

Are designed and developed by Andrea Gutierrez Jewelry Atelier in Los Angeles.

They are 14K gold plate in our signature Hamilton on brass base.

Jewelry:

We collaborated with Andrea Gutierrez Jewelry Atelier in Los Angeles to developed custom made bridal earring, rings, necklaces and cuffs that will compliment our designs, and are more personal for each bride; that may incorporate family heirlooms. Our wire woven Kunzite line is exclusively developed for our Golden Hollywood inspired gowns.

 

P.S. However, in era of mighty   polyester we cannot avoid synthetics all together YET.  Our goal is to minimize the damage and lead our customers and supporters to clean fashion.

We are spreading the love for the planet and our personal wellbeing.

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