Couture and runway
White satin strapless peplum top
Custom made. Price on request.
Studio
Couture gowns and runway pieces from your sketch
Bespoke couture gowns and runway-standard one-off pieces designed and made in Officer from your sketch or reference images, for fashion shows, events and red carpets.
HMN produces one-off designs for fashion shows and events. A couture piece starts with your idea, whether that is a sketch on a napkin, a folder of reference images or a conversation about the feeling you want the room to have. We draft the pattern, build a toile, fit it on you, and then make the final garment with hand finishing at every stage.
We have dressed clients for runway shows, launches, weddings, galas and red-carpet evenings, and we build each piece to a runway standard: structured bodices, hand-set beading, layered skirts, trains, capes and sculpted shapes that hold under lights and movement. Every piece is unique and is never repeated for another client.
Designers, stylists, performers and private clients come to us from across Melbourne and the south east. Bring your reference, tell us the date and the venue, and we will come back with a design direction, a construction plan, a quote and a fitting schedule that works backwards from the show.
Recent work
Couture and runway: made to measure
Every piece below is custom made to the client's measurements. Prices are on request.
Couture and runway
Floral print bustier top
Custom made. Price on request.
Couture and runway
Black asymmetric draped top
Custom made. Price on request.
Couture and runway
Mint off-the-shoulder crop top
Custom made. Price on request.
Couture and runway
Olive sequin-sleeve draped gown
Custom made. Price on request.
Couture and runway
Emerald sequin tulle skirt with train
Custom made. Price on request.
Couture and runway
Turquoise satin mermaid gown with black bow
Custom made. Price on request.
Couture and runway
Turquoise satin mermaid gown, back view
Custom made. Price on request.
How it works
Four steps from idea to finished garment
- 01
Consult
We talk through the show, the event or the moment the piece is for, and what it needs to do on the day.
- 02
Bring your reference
Your sketch, mood board or reference images set the direction. We develop the design with you from there.
- 03
Measure and toile
A full set of measurements, then a toile fitted on you so the shape is right before the final fabric is cut.
- 04
Fit and finish
Fittings on the real piece, then hand finishing, pressing and a final check before collection.
Get started
Request a quote for couture and runway
Tell us what you need and when you need it. We reply within one business day with a quote or a time to visit the studio.
- Custom made to your measurements
- Hand finished in our Officer studio
- Fixed quote before any work begins
FAQ
Questions we are often asked
Do I need a finished sketch to start?
No. A rough drawing, reference images or even a description is enough. We develop the design with you before any fabric is cut.
How long does a couture gown take?
Eight to twelve weeks for a fully hand-finished piece with beading or structure. Faster timelines are possible for simpler designs, so ask.
Can you work with a designer's own patterns and fabric?
Yes. We regularly make up pieces for designers and stylists from their patterns, sketches and supplied fabric for shows.
Will my design be used for anyone else?
No. Every couture piece is a one-off made for you and is not repeated.