RESTORATION
Design in Its Purest Form
Rooted in Phillipa’s belief that great design should be visually powerful yet intellectually elegant, the Restoration collection celebrates purity of line, proportion and form. Every gown is considered, refined and reduced to its most beautiful elements.
“We like design to be visually powerful, intellectually elegant, and above all timeless.
Great design should last forever.”
Balance & Proportion
Defined, feminine silhouettes sit at the heart of the Restoration collection. Each dress is profoundly different – ultra-luxe and exquisitely crafted. Voluminous balletic skirts contrast perfectly with nipped-in waists, while Phillipa’s signature corsetry is expertly hidden beneath luxurious Italian silks to create structure without restraint. Duchess satin, silk crepe, silk organza, zibeline and satin chiffon are all handled with the unparalleled skill that the Phillipa Lepley team are renowned for – highlighted in the deceptively simple, timeless gowns featured.
Intricate Detail
While the silhouettes remain clean, Restoration is rich in detail. Intricate embroidered overlays are layered with care – from delicate polka dots to whimsical 3D florals and even ostrich feathers – bringing texture, light movement and graceful femininity to each design. Phillipa’s innovative use of fine French laces elevates the collection further, with layers of Chantilly lace meticulously placed in a playful, tiered effect and secured with thousands of tiny, precise stitches.
“Balance and proportion are fundamental when it comes to the pursuit of design perfection.”
The Couture Service
Every Phillipa Lepley gown is created through a personalised couture process, ensuring each dress is designed to complement the individual bride. Across a series of fittings, each one a joyous and exciting affair, the bride’s body becomes the blueprint – with line, structure and proportion refined millimetre by millimetre. Each dress is handmade in London by Phillipa’s team of expert artisans. A couture gown is unforgettable, breathtaking and the very epitome of elegance.
“A designer knows they have achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
The Phillipa Lepley Difference
The Restoration collection captures the essence of Phillipa Lepley couture: exceptional fabrics, expert craftsmanship and an uncompromising attention to detail. From first sketch to final stitch, the collection reflects the passion and skill of the London atelier, where every gown is brought to life with care and precision.