Haute Couture

Until the 1950s, fashion clothing was predominately designed and manufactured on a made-to-measure or haute couture basis (French for high-fashion), with each garment being created for a specific client. A couture garment is made to order for an individual customer, and is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric, sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques. Look and fit take priority over the cost of materials and the time it takes to make.

Mickey Lou Designs offers a specialized design service for all your special occasions. Our expert team designs custom clothing and accessories that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. We take into consideration who is wearing the garment and the situations in which it will be worn.

We have a wide range and combinations of materials to work with and a wide range of colors, patterns and styles to choose from. Though most clothing worn for everyday wear fall within a narrow range of conventional styles, custom garments are usually sought for special occasions, such as wedding, evening wear or party dresses.

To begin the custom design process you will meet with our designer and sketch artist. We then create a toile followed by a muslin to fit your exact measurements. You will have our undivided attention throughout the design process.

Our current clients are all return customers and love having our designs make them stand out and express their individuality.