{"product_id":"phillipa-lepley-a-lifelong-passion-for-embellishment","title":"'A Lifelong Passion For Embellishment' with Phillipa Lepley","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"pdf_asset_id_288100836_page_3\" class=\"pdf-preview-page-wrapper with-margin\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page\" data-page-number=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc11\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePhillipa Lepley is a British couturier and the founder and Creative Director of her eponymous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc12\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLondon couture house, established in 1986. For four decades, she has been recognised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc13\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003einternationally for bespoke wedding dresses and eveningwear, creating pieces for clients \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc14\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eacross the world from her Chelsea atelier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc16\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePhillipa’s love for couture began in childhood, learning to sew from both her grandmothers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc17\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eone of which was a court tailoresses. This early appreciation of craftsmanship has remained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc18\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eat the heart of her practice. Today, every Phillipa Lepley gown is designed and crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc19\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLondon, entirely by hand, from the first sketch to the final stitch. She remains one of the last \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc20\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eindependent wedding dress and eveningwear designers practicing traditional couture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc21\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA passionate advocate for British craftsmanship, Phillipa is committed to preserving the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc22\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003especialised techniques that define traditional couture. Her atelier brings together generations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc23\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eof expertise in corsetry, hand-appliqué and thread work embroidery on the finest of French \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc24\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003esilk tulles. Bespoke hand-embroidery is a signature of her work, with each design developed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc25\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ethrough a balance of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation, achieving a highly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc26\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003erefined sense of scale, placement and detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc27\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHer Chelsea atelier is home to a dedicated team of artisans, many of whom have been with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc28\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ethe house for decades. Phillipa takes particular pride in nurturing their skills, ensuring that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc29\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003etechniques which are increasingly rare continue to be practised, developed and passed on to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc30\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003efuture generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc31\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Phillipa Lepley couture gown is a culmination of passion, skill, care, and heritage: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p21R_mc32\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003edesigned to transcend trends, to be treasured and to carry the tradition of British \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p34R_mc0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ecraftsmanship forward. As the Atelier celebrates its fortieth-year anniversary in 2026, Phillipa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p34R_mc1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003econtinues to design for both bridal and eveningwear, extending couture into different \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p34R_mc2\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003emoments of a woman’s life. Her international clientele include royal families and high society. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p34R_mc3\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShe frequently has the privilege of designing dresses for multiple brides in the same family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"markedContent\" id=\"p34R_mc4\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eand mothers and daughters across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RSNE","offers":[{"title":"14th July 2027 - 7:00pm","offer_id":64156969206090,"sku":"TTOT226","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/240131_PHILLIPA_LEPLEY_03_MOULANTE_MAIDENS_FERN_178.jpg?v=1793371057","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/phillipa-lepley-a-lifelong-passion-for-embellishment","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}