In 2000 Karen Willis Holmes founded her bridal couture company in Sydney, reflecting her life long love of fashion and in particular the 18th Century and the 1940īs. Hence Karenīs designs celebrate historic romance, sensuality and the spirit of the modern young woman, all with a twist.
The Karen Willis Holmes collection is positioned at the highest end of the luxury market providing a stylish modern alternative to the traditional bride. In 2004 Karen was inspired to create a ready to wear collection, making her gowns more accessible to clients that require a more innovative couture look, but with the ease and price of a ready to wear gown.
The ready to wear client appeal is high, driven by a modern high fashion design ethic, with a fabulous fit and finish, couture like quality and a high level of customer service. The Paddington store in Sydney was opened in September 2004 and has proved so successful Karen opened her Melbourne store in Armadale on 14th February 2006.
The company employs 23 staff in their own workrooms and stores, manufacturing all of the gowns in Australia, providing that hands on personal approach and commitment to detail, using only the highest of quality imported fabrics from around the world.
Store Locations:
Couture Atelier
Unit 501, Flourmill Studios
3 Gladstone Street
Newtown NSW 2042
02 9519 3901
By appointment only
Ready To Wear
13 Glenmore Road
Paddington NSW 2021
02 9357 7599
No appointment required
Ready To Wear
1272 High Street
Armadale VIC 3143
03 9509 0454
No appointment required
