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Inspired by the timeless beauty of the Notre Dame Cathedral’s Rose Window, the Notre Dame Rose Window Dress is a masterpiece of bespoke craftsmanship. Featuring hand-embroidered details on Italian silk gazer and a flowing silk faille skirt, this one-of-a-kind creation captures the artistry and elegance of the historic landmark. Handmade at Anagrassia Atelier in South Bend, Indiana, this dress is perfect for those who value luxury, heritage, and unparalleled design.

Excerpt: This one-of-a-kind women’s leather jacket tells a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and personal connection. Created for my sister, a successful artist in Los Angeles, the jacket combines soft French lamb leather, silk charmeuse lining, and intricate Ukrainian hand embroidery stitched by our mother. Designed to celebrate individuality and tradition, this custom piece is a perfect example of how bespoke tailoring creates garments that are truly special. Discover how investing in a unique jacket can elevate your wardrobe with timeless elegance and meaning.

At Anagrassia, every piece we create tells a story. One of our recent projects was a custom navy cape made for a client using a beautiful tartan fabric he designed for his church. The lightweight tartan was perfect for lining the cape, which we crafted with a hood and a reversible design for added versatility. A cognac brown Italian leather toggle completed the piece, adding a touch of luxury and practicality. Designed for both the client and his daughters, this cape combines tradition, personal significance, and timeless style—something we’re proud to have created in our South Bend atelier.

I recently had the privilege of designing an exquisite custom dress for choreographer Claire Kretzschmar for the world premiere of The Raffaella Ballet in South Bend, Indiana. Inspired by the life and beauty of Raffaella Stroik, the dress featured a stunning rose silk twill fabric with gold metallic embossing. Despite limited time and fabric, the final design showcased a soft yet structured drape with pleated skirts and a floral sash. This collaboration highlighted the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in art, and the ballet's success was a testament to the enduring impact of devotion and artistic dedication.

  I've always considered crafting custom First Holy Communion dresses among my favorite work projects. This sacrament holds immense significance for each girl, who eagerly anticipates finding or creating her own special dress for the sacred occasion. This year, I had the pleasure of creating more Communion dresses, including collaborating with local girls to bring their visions to life.     One particularly memorable project involved a girl and her mother who visited Anagrassia Sip'n Sews to transform the mother's wedding gown into a First Communion dress. Together, we embarked on a journey of design, pattern-making, beadwork, fabric cutting, sewing, and fittings. It was a joyous experience collaborating with them, and I was very impressed by the mother's sewing skills and...