This is exclusive and exquisite gown is one of the most elaborate time consuming gowns we make. The gown is inspired by The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory. We've fused Elizabethan and modern elements to make a gown that is wearable today but echoes times past.


This gown is made of rich high quality satin. There are over 13 yards of fabric in this gown. The gown consists of a renaissance styled corseted bodice, the bodice is fully steel boned. The bodice has an attached overskirt and underskirt, both of which have been hand gathered to it. The bodice is trimmed along the neckline with hand pleated trim. The most striking feature of this gown is the bodice detail. A hand beaded fire cut czech glass blood red cross adorns the front of the bodice. The same beads drape delicately across the arms, these beads are hand strung with heavy fishing line for stability. The gown laces up the back with black satin ribbon, the dress has a modesty panel to cover any skin. This dress can cinch you in just as a real corset does about 2-4 inches.


The gown is worn over a large renaissance style hoop skirt that holds it out dramatically. This skirt is included in the price and is made of steel hoop wire and poly lining. The hoop skirt is NOT made by us, we get these hoop skirts from a reputable dealer of costume and wedding hoops and petticoats.


This gown is a unique one of a kind piece, no two gowns ever come out exactly the same, and each one takes a long time to create. Please allow 6-10 weeks for delivery.


For a more traditional bridal option we can also make this gown out of white silk dupioni. Make sure and choose the right fabric option when ordering. Silk incurs an extra charge.

We can put extra details on your gown such as tucking and gathering the overskirt to look like a bustle or changing the colors of the beading or material. Please be aware that any changes incur an extra fee, email us with any added details/changing before placing your order for a price qoute.

Gowns are custom sized to your measurements, upon placing order you will be contacted by us with the list of needed measurements.

Here are some views of the gown on the runway at a recent show, they show the fullness of the gown and the colors well: