The Dress

'Astra' by Lee Petra Grebenau, Spring 2021, “La Belle Epoque” bridal collection

"...a plunging sweetheart neckline ball gown featuring a leg slit, sparkly celestial details, and long train"

Neckline customised. Plunge closed with a narrow row of pearls.
LEG SLIT LOWERED to mig thigh.
Embellished illusion bodysuit NOT purchased; photos shown above are for detail only.

CURRENT SEASON! Made in 2021 and worn on 4th January 2022. Second dress worn for reception.
Purchased from Helen Rodrigues Bridal, Australia's official and only stockist of LPG Couture. Invoice available on request.
SIZE NOT LABELLED as dress was made-to-order at the LPG House of Couture in Israel. Please see alterations below for exact measurements as provided by Helen Rodrigues. Minor alterations done by Helen Rodrigues' tailor.

Worn with:
* Christian Louboutin Degrastrass 85 Swarovski crystal-embellished PVC and leather pumps.
* Karen Willis Holmes veil (HAPPY FOR BUYER TO HAVE VEIL IF WANTED).

Dress Dry Cleaned at Blue & White Dry Cleaners by Katina Janakis, Wedding Gown and Couture Specialist. Advised nil visible faults.

This gown was my dream and perfectly complemented the best day of my life! Whilst I am sad to sell it, I hope that it will bring another bride the same joy...and be slightly more affordable. I am selling the dress at 70% of the RRP; it was worn for ~6 hours and is in immaculate condition!

About the designer:

Established in 2010, the Lee Petra Grebenau fashion house is one of the leading couture brands from Israel, distinguished for its luxurious bridal and evening gowns. LPG is fast becoming a sought-after brand in the bridal industry. LPG collections are carried by exclusive bridal stores all over the globe and the brand is known for its signature couture craftsmanship, exquisite handsewn embroideries, and special made-to-measure techniques.

About the collection:

"I have chosen to call my new 2021 bridal collection “LA BELLE EPOQUE”. The beautiful epoch is a term for a period of optimism, economic and technological prosperity, and artistic flourishing that prevailed in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At that time, the style of art and design that dominated was called Art Nouveau. This art movement was influenced by many motifs of nature, and this is primarily my inspiration for the collection. Although we are in a period of a global pandemic, social distancing and other restrictions in so many fields, I chose this name that reflects an opposite period. The truth is that my dedicated team and I started working on the collection before this started, and due to the restrictions, and the shutdown, we had to stop working on it for a while because we devoted all of our resources to working on bride orders. About two months ago I decided that it would be right to continue the collection, and to not give up because of the virus. My team worked around the clock to finally launch it, and for that I am grateful. I think that in these difficult times it is more important than ever to dream, and I am sure that soon we will be able to return to a normal life; fly abroad without worries, go to a concert and get married with all the people we love by our side. I am proud and excited to launch “LA BELLE EPOQUE” S/S 2021 collection. With love, Lee"

Any questions, please ask. Jess

Alterations

Over bust scope: 89cm
Bust scope: 91cm
Under bust scope: 77cm
Waist scope: 67cm
4cm Upper hip scope: - 76cm
20cm Hip scope: - 106cm, 32cm – 110cm
Front width (armpit to armpit) : 33cm
Bust side to bust side width: 42cm
Nipple to Nipple (apex to apex): 22cm
Middle Shoulder seam to Nipple: 27cm
Middle Shoulder seam to under bust (Through Nipple): 35cm
Middle Shoulder seam to waist (Through Nipple) : 41cm
Back length – Middle Shoulder to waist: - 37cm
Shoulder to floor (from middle shoulder seam through Nipple, without heels): 148cm
Waist to floor (without heels): 107cm
Waist to above knee: 60cm
Heel height: 8.5cm
Bra Size: D – inner cup size 22”

Has dance loop.