Katja’s interest in couture started in childhood making soft toys and clothes with her mother’s sewing machine. Having gone through extensive training, rather than teddies, she’s now known for her timelessly opulent, beautifully finished designs and meticulous attention to perfect fit and detail.

Designs range from alluring wedding dresses and red carpet gowns to chic occasion wear. Katja has also designed a collection of hats and clutch bags perfect to finish off an outfit for special occasions, weddings, ladies’ days or perhaps a royal garden party.

But what is couture? Couture refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing handmade from start to finish. High quality, often costly fabrics are sewn and finished with extreme attention to detail. The end result is an article of clothing the wearer is proud to own and that stands the test of time. Katja confirms: “Couture is art. We sculpt with silk, paint with colourful fabrics and serenade with exquisite detailing. We capture the essence of the individual in a beautiful piece of wearable art.”

According to Katja there is no formal training to become a couturier, what is required is plenty of experience. Couturiers have to have vision and creativity and be armed with plenty of patience. A good couturier is an expert in shape, texture and function, equipped with the ability to work with a variety of clients. It takes years to master these skills and knowledge and the learning never stops. Each new creation is an opportunity to invent new techniques and explore personal limits.

Most of Katja’s clients arrive by recommendation and happily return year after year when in need of an outfit for a special occasion. Clients are encouraged to feel at ease and to enjoy the exclusive experience of having their dream outfit designed and made.

As Katja says: “A beautifully tailored piece of couture is a great tool in bringing out the best in a person and making them feel fabulous. A professional couturier designs an outfit to complement an individual style. A great design is so much more than a drawing on paper; it’s all about how the design works with the personality of the wearer, how the correct proportions bring the look together, how the right shade of fabric looks and about every tiny detail. It’s a unique intricate puzzle that comes together to make sure the client looks stunning when it’s their moment to shine.”

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Katja Nuutinen Couture London
7 Leopold Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7BB
Telephone: 020 8944 8848
Email: info@kncouture.com
Websites: www.kncouture.com