Where to order a bespoke gala gown in Paris: haute couture, timing and private appointments

Bespoke, couture or altered ready-to-wear: what is the difference?

• Haute couture. The gown is designed and built for you alone, by hand, over several fittings. The Maison Yara Shoemaker states that none of its creations is ever repeated.
• Altered collection piece. An existing gown, adjusted to your measurements. Faster, but the design is not unique.
• Personal shopping. For a gala coming up soon, our personal shopping service selects available pieces and arranges boutique fittings.

Where to order your gala gown in Paris?

Parisian couture houses receive by appointment, and the choice depends on your style. Among our partner houses, the Maison Yara Shoemaker has opened its Parisian Maison on avenue George V, moments from the Four Seasons Hotel George V. It was designed as a private salon: each appointment is devoted to a single client. Discover how an appointment arranged by AC PRIVATE - A List concierge unfolds.

How is a couture gown created?

1. The conversation. According to the house, every creation begins with a conversation about the woman, the occasion and the memories to be made.
2. Sketches and mannequin. Silhouettes, fabrics and colours are explored together; a mannequin is made to your measurements.
3. The atelier. Corsetry, hand embroidery and finishing: the house states hundreds of hours of work per piece.
4. Fittings. Until the final adjustment, in Paris or at home for clients unable to travel.

When should you start?

As soon as the gala date is set. The timeline depends on the design and is decided at the first consultation. If time is too short for a creation, we steer you towards a collection piece or personal shopping.

What AC PRIVATE - A List concierge does

We do not design: the creation belongs to the house. We prepare the brief, book the appointment, arrange hotel and chauffeur during your stay in Paris through our concierge in Paris, follow the fittings and coordinate delivery before the gala, in Paris, in Monaco or elsewhere. During Fashion Week, see our Paris Fashion Week concierge.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I have a bespoke gala gown made in Paris?

At a haute couture house that receives by appointment, such as the Maison Yara Shoemaker on avenue George V. AC PRIVATE - A List concierge arranges the private appointment.

How many fittings should I expect?

Several, until the final adjustment. The number depends on the design and is specified by the house.

Can I order a couture gown from abroad?

Yes. Some fittings can take place at home, and we schedule Paris appointments around your stays.

What does a haute couture gala gown cost?

There is no public price: the house shares it at the consultation, depending on the design.

How do I book an appointment?

Through the Yara Shoemaker partner page or [email protected]. Reply within 24 hours.