ABOUT US
21c Cannon Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 3NR
01772 562340
Blaise has been designing and creating for some 35 years and over this time, met some incredible people and created some amazing items.
As a young teenager, being a hippie biker.. she was hanging out in some wild crowds and with rock bands including Motorhead, Blue Oyster Cult, Scorpions, Judas Priest and Samson who later became Iron Maiden (to name but a few). Many of her OOAK designs like ripped and studded jeans, customized jackets and T shirts were grabbed by them and no doubt travelled far and wide. The skirts and dresses often bought off her back by others along her travels/gigs or the rock star's girlfriends. She never took it seriously because she is not awe inspired by the rich & famous and they were just friends she hung out with.
We may not be the cheapest, but we are far from expensive for the excellent quality and service provided. All designs are created and finished to a high standard in the shop or amazing part time machinists at the studio. Not some nasty sweat shop abroad.
Of Course, sometimes we like things that we need to save up for, that is life, we don't get everything we want immediately, nor can any of us walk into a shop and buy EVERYTHING. If you like what we do now we am only still here because someone believed in Blaise enough to buy the work she created 18 years ago, 4 years ago, a month ago, yesterday... each piece made is a step on a creative journey and quality doesnt come cheap. However, we will happily reserve an item for 28 days with a decent deposit.
Prices range from £10 - £3000+ so we like to think there is something from the Boudoir for every pocket. Our Ethic is in giving value for money & we work with integrity but the present financial situation is in the mediocre Primark era and people don't always realise the truth behind small couture businesses! We really do deserve & appreciate your support...
We price items to let prospective customers know of quality. Many are put off by cheap prices thinking that they must be cheap all round and it is often the case. To create cheap designs means compromising on something!! and that is not what we are prepared to do tho we often let items go ridiculously cheap because we want to clear the last of the stock. .. BUT... there are others who charge a heinous amount of money for something that looks great but is very badly made under all the pomp...
By manufacturing ourselves there is no such thing as ‘out of stock’ of a particular style.. maybe the fabric but never the design. Unlike the high street shops we don’t have to wait six weeks for stock to arrive from the Far East. Nor do we second-guess what sizes and styles will be popular and hope that we’ve got it right because we don't aim for fashion, but rather more quality couture style clothing that will fit whatever the season. If you really love a particular item and buy all of our stock, no problem, we can make some more in a week. And if an item is not quite right, say a waistline is too high, a hemline too short then, unlike many of our competitors, we can work it around you to reproduce a superior style.
When possible we will make bespoke and if you want to visit the studio to discuss an outfit, then you are welcome. Appointments are subject to a booking fee which is redeemable against your order. This allows Blaise to give you time that would otherwise be spent creating and assures it us that you are genuinely wanting that exclusive item.
We work with your figure in mind to create something that is flattering and comfortable.. They are shaped as much as possible and oozing in appeal. Measurements are just numbers... you are who you are and should love yourself no matter what.
Some designs have been inspired by vintage photos & fashion and some recreated from that. Many are done off the cuff... meaning.. Blaise has no idea what it will be until it is finished! Those are often our favourites. For sure she is an inspiration to others by the sheer amount of her designs out there copied by others. We are also proud to say that we do not take a Simpiclity or Burda pattern and mass sell those either... many do.
Unlike some other sellers, we do not buy everything in and simply accessorize items, new or old ( Adding a few metres of lace is easy!!) and claim we made them entirely. Unless specifically stated, all items are crafted from beginning to end. The exception being that we also appreciate you savvy eco lovers and if there is a great jacket picked up that is crying out for adornment.. it may end up for sale as revamped, this will always be stated on the sale. Be sure.. if something is made personally for you.. it will be unique... and we love the fact that many clients give Blaise free reign to create for them.
So... what are you waiting for,,, go browse, so see,, go buy
.. more of our past designs on PINTREST
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