Ive always been obsessed with fashion, says fashion designerClaudia Twisk.
Initially, Claudia never intended to design her own gown.
I remember my mom being like, Never make your wedding dress.
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You will be up all night.
You will never sleep, says the designer.
So that was always in the back of my mind.
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I wanted theater, and I wanted fashion as performance.
Claudias dream dress wasa designby John Galliano for Dior from the brands fall 2007 couture collection.
I realized that it was a skirt and a top that kind of looked like a dress.
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I knew that maybe I could find one of those pieces, she says.
But I was like, Why cant I put my own creative spin on this?
It opened up a lot more creativity.
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It was like being a student again, says Claudia.
We were all just excited by the dress itself and we were so inspired.
During the construction, the designer made sure they created proportional, controlled drama in the silhouette.
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I didnt want to look like a princess, Claudia notes.
It needed to look haute couture.
After trying different crinolines, they decided to create a hoop skirt.
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It was perfect and the structure was maintained the whole time, shares the bride.
They seem kind of intimidatingand I was a little intimidated going into itbut they’re actually so easy.
I was just so happy with the outcome.
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I remember thinking I’ve gone a little bit too far.
This was kind of a lot, but everyone was so excited and encouraging, she remembers.
I was like, Don’t second guess yourself.
We had this vision for a year.
We made it happen.
Just carry with confidence.
The bride says, It was really a mouth drop.
Everyone was like Yas!
Claudia changed into another design she made herself for the reception.
Simultaneously, I was making a dress for dinner, she says.
I always knew that I was not going to be able to eat in that dress.
She also wanted to be able to preserve her ceremony gownwhich she now has on display in her apartment.
The second look was inspired by a Grecian silhouette with draping to create a sexy but lady-like style.
Even just bustling a dress, you’re still gonna have volume around you.
I wanted something I could have fun and move around in.
Now, people are so open in how they think of bridal dresses.
Theres so much flexibility and so much you’ve got the option to do.
It’s super exciting.
