Overview

Our one-hour consultations are available via video call or in our Phoenix studio. Fittings can be completed in our Phoenix studio, or we’ll coordinate with a local alterations expert for final adjustments.

Once the design and payment are confirmed, bespoke gowns typically take up to 6 months to complete, allowing time for every step, from initial consultation to final fitting.

Please note there is a nonrefundable consultation fee of $250. This include post consultation expertise, sketching, sourcing fabrics, creating the dream...

Bespoke gowns start at $6,500, with final costs determined by fabric choice, silhouette, embellishments, and craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a more minimal look, explore our staple collection, and share your ideas with us—we’d love to help make your vision a reality.

Step 1: The Visionary Meeting

We’ll start with a one-hour collaborative meeting, either in person or via video call, where we’ll dive into your inspirations, style, and vision. This is your moment to dream, and together we’ll begin sketching the first steps of your one-of-a-kind gown.

Step 2: Design Presentation

Within a week of our initial meeting, you’ll receive a design presentation complete with a sketch and carefully selected fabric swatches, bringing your vision to life on paper. This presentation sets the stage for every beautiful detail to come.

Step 3: Measurements

To ensure a flawless fit, we’ll take precise measurements in our Phoenix studio. If distance is a factor, we can arrange for a virtual measurement session with an assistant, ensuring accuracy wherever you are.

Step 4: Muslin Fitting

With measurements in hand, we create a muslin toile, a soft fabric prototype that allows us to refine fit and shape. You can join us in our studio for this fitting, or if you’re located elsewhere, we’ll mail it to you for local refinements, making sure every detail aligns perfectly with your body.

Step 5: The Final Fit of the Muslin Toile

Once the muslin has been adjusted to perfection, we update your master pattern with all fit refinements, setting the foundation for your gown.

Step 6: Crafting Your Gown

The production phase begins, where we bring together fabric, embellishments, and intricate details that make your gown extraordinary. During this time, we can document your gown’s journey, capturing each step in photos or video as it takes shape.

Step 7: First Fitting

When your gown is ready for its first fitting, you’ll return to our Phoenix studio (or work with a trusted local alterations specialist) to see your dress come to life on you, adding any finishing touches to perfect the fit.

Step 8: Final Gown Detailing

In the final stages, we’ll add the detailed, hand-finished touches that Cleo Phoenix is known for—whether it’s delicate embroidery, the drape of French lace, or a custom embellishment that completes your look.

Step 9: Final Fitting

The last fitting is where everything comes together, ensuring your gown is flawlessly tailored to you. For clients unable to make it to Phoenix, we work closely with a local alterations specialist in your city to bring the gown to its final perfection.