Couture Creations

ART OF CALLEIJA COUTURE CREATIONS As showcased on our cover, Helena Couture Designs take great pride Calleija proudly partners with Argyle Pink Diamonds™ to create rare, in creating wedding and formal gowns as unique as you are. wearable works of art.

BASED IN MAUDSLAND on the Gold Coast, Helena Couture Designs specialise in one-off, made-to-measure wedding, evening and formal dresses, designed uniquely for the individual client.

The multi-award-winning label was established by Helena Karkovic in 1999 and, since then, has created gowns for hundreds of happy clients.

“After I finished my Diploma of Applied Arts in Fashion Design, I saw a need for unique, individual and personalised excellence in every creation,” Helena explains.

“Our bespoke wedding gowns and formal dresses are designed to suit each client’s figure shape, personality, price bracket, colour palette, and style of the occasion.”

Helena is not a dressmaker, but a couturier or artisan.

This shows in her eye for detail – from superior fit and hand detailing to her love for luxurious fabrics to complement the style of dress.

These include exquisite laces from Europe, Asia and the US; layers of sheer materials like organza and tulle; stunning Swarovski Crystals and more.

Helena shares in each client’s excitement throughout the entire creative journey, from the conceptual design through the production process to the final fitting.

“We pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail so that creating your perfect gown becomes a memorable experience you will treasure,” she says. MODERN BRIDAL DRESSES From beach weddings and garden events to church ceremonies and formal settings, Helena Couture Designs’ custom gowns are perfect for the modern bride.

“Seeing our clients wearing our designs inspires us to create more gorgeous bridal gowns,” Helena says.

“Our collection captures the 21st-century aesthetic while still offering a range of different elements and features that appeal to a myriad of future brides.”

Whether you are after a contemporary, new-age design featuring chic details or prefer a vintage, classical bridal look, Helena and her team make sure you are spoiled for choice with this dress category.

Photography by Annie Noon of Fotoforce

EVENING/FORMAL AND OTHER DRESSES When it comes to evening and formal dresses, Helena Couture Designs’ dream-catching team can create the perfect fit, whether you are after a daring, sassy or abstract design through to a fairy princess ball gown.

“I believe every woman deserves to harness her true essence and that her unique personality should be embodied in every part of her design,” says Helena.

“From contemporary, classic and avant-garde to vintage, formal or Boho, we will hand-make every haute couture detail of your gown.

“All you have to do is think about how you want to feel on the night and let us create your amazing, wearable artwork.”

There really are no limits to a Helena Couture Designs creation.

Every piece is detailed with an array of personalised elements, so the final result truly reflects the client's unique needs.

“We experiment with ostrich feathers, skirts encrusted with jewels, ruffles and asymmetry to bring an overall aesthetic designed to make an unforgettable statement,” Helena says. amoresque.com.au