The Couture Studio

The Couture Studio by Marie

Aine Designs has always prided itself on being the leader in Irish Dance Wear. We have strived to push the envelop in terms of design and manufacture. With this in mind, we take great pride in introducing our Couture Studio. Simply put, the Couture Studio is our effort to push the Irish Dancing Dress into the realm of art. In our travels we often find fabrics which are unique in nature. We purchase them and will create one dress.

What is Couture? It is first and foremost a form of expertise creating original models for individual clients. Couture involves craftsmanship, the skill of the seamstress and embellisher (designer and embroiderers) who, with each creation learns something more about the craft.

“A dress must both maintain and surprise. As a costume, it observes certain rules; as a dress, it transgresses them with disdain. It allows audacity within tradition."

We continuously search for new and different fabrics and designs. From Paris and New York, to London and Singapore, we search for something unique, possibly daring. When we find something which fits our criteria, we buy only enough to make one dress. The design and the fabric will only be used this one time...this is a Couture Dress.

Call for details as only 12 of these dresses will be made each year and depend on fabric and design availability. When you let us know what you're interested in (color, look, style, impact) we will let you know if we have something which may meet your needs. These dresses are designed for only top level dancers, or dancers aspiring to the highest level.