COUTURE ATELIER

You will look the best you ever looked in your new dream gown unmatched by any other in the world.

 

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The in-house Couture Atelier by PRETTIE LANES offers luxury, bespoke formal Red Carpet & Evening gowns. Ethically tailored to your measurements in Switzerland, your gown will be custom designed for you and manufactured using finest vintage couture sewing and construction techniques - just like it was done back in the 1940s & 1950s.

 

 

LUXURY

 

A gown no-one else in the world owns - a luxury that was designed especially for you and will never be replicated. Each commission comes with a certificate of authenticity and a professional garment bag for storage and protection. Maintaining discretion at all levels, bespoke designs are not marketed publicly in full view unless confirmed by the client - all eyes on YOU and your unique look!

 

 

DESIGN

 

Your look will feature everything you love about true midcentury couture. A built-in corset, a matching handmade crinoline or petticoat, all those little details such as metal zippers, hooks and eyes, waist and bra stays and an outstanding amount of hand-stitching may only serve as a few examples of luxury components that make up your very own couture gown.

 

A well work ethic is of highest value at PRETTIE LANES and that is why true vintage designer’s couture will not be replicated at any time. Generating reputation as an artist by copying the work of other designers (dead or alive) is never an option. Vintage couture gowns in its nature of being pieces of art may serve as a wonderful and legit inspiration for your very own, individual gown, yet never as a blueprint. In line with this principle, PRETTIE LANES keeps your own commissioned look exclusive and unreplicated. 

 

 

PRICE

 

Prices are calculated individually, depending on the design, manufacturing time & materials used and on average start at around 2300,-CHF. Once we start to discuss your dream gown, a deposit payment is invoiced to secure your spot in the manufacturing schedule. After having discussed your exclusive design and agreed upon all details,  the official commission contract alongside your final invoice will be sent to you. Payments are arranged individually with various payment plans being available.

 

 

GET IN TOUCH

 

To commission your bespoke gown, please email to info@prettielanes.com or use the contact form below. 

Please include all key information about your commission, such as the time frame or date for which you need your commissioned gown, your overall budget frame, the kind of occasion, as well as any preferences you might have (i.e. color, cut, decade, material).

 

 

 

 

                


GET IN TOUCH

 

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🇺🇸 US clients: Orders up to $800 remain DUTY/TARIFF FREE as usual. Prettie Lanes fulfills all requirements and files all documents for the De Minimis exemption under the Tariff Act, Section 321 for Swiss made fashions set by the US government.

 

 

Forget. Off. The. Rack.

PRETTIE LANES is an independent, one-woman fashion house specialized in 1940s and 1950s inspired styles with an era authentic look & feel. The custom sized, limited edition designs are ethically tailored in Switzerland using finest mid-century sewing and construction techniques. From Day Wear & Hats to Festive Attire, Custom Designs and Couture Gowns, PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size - blending heritage tailoring with a bespoke fit. The original since 2015, serving clients in - to date - more than 47 countries. Worldwide flatrate shipping, tracked & insured.

 

Fully size inclusive, PRETTIE LANES offers regular sizes 32 up to 40/42 with various customization options as well as full made-to-measure garments.

 

 

CUSTOMIZED SIZES

 

Standard size but waist adjustment needed?

→ Add the custom waist option (free of charge).

 

Prefer a shorter or longer skirt?

→  Add the custom skirt length (free of charge).

 

Very tall or short?

→  Add the custom bodice length (small fee).

 

Fully custom-made garment? 

→  Order the made-to-measure version (Extra fee applies. Quantities are limited. 20+ body measurements considered to create your custom pattern and garment).

 

 


Limited

editions

Away from mass production and sameness - PRETTIE LANES fashion designs are sold in limited editions only. Once sold out - a design will never be available again in the exact same style & material to maintain specialty, exclusivity and add additional value to every single piece. Following a sustainable, made-to-order policy, you can purchase your very own PRETTIE LANES original exclusively via this online boutique.

 

 

swiss

handmade

Environmentally conscious, the day wear line is designed & handmade to order from era accurate, plastic free, bio degradable fabrics and durable materials in PRETTIE LANES' atelier in Zurich, Switzerland. The in-house pattern creation and size customization options will make it easy for you to order your individual size without(!) the nowadays commonly used plastic based stretch fibers necessary to ‚fit in‘. Ethically manufactured, slow fashion without any surplus produced.

 

 

period

authentic

PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size - the original since 2015. All designs are manufactured using finest, historically accurate sewing and construction techniques as well as period accurate materials, creating that signature vintage look & feel emphasized by a generous amount of hand-stitched details - a luxury component all PRETTIE LANES originals feature.

 

 

size

inclusive

The in-house design and manufacturing process at PRETTIE LANES allow for customized designs as well as customized sizing. Choose a custom waist, a custom bodice length, a custom skirt length or go for a full made-to-measure. Body positivity is one of the core values of this company that cherishes and serves clients of all shapes and sizes around the globe. Wear the confidence you deserve with custom tailored garments hugging your curves through expert craftmanship - not Spandex. 


 

 

small

business

Welcome to one of the smallest „fashion houses“ in the world! PRETTIE LANES is an independent one-woman business with the designer & owner F.ranziska Schlupski caring about each process on her own- from the design & pattern creation to sourcing materials, manufacturing each garment, marketing & more. Till to date, PRETTIE LANES serves clients in more than 47 countries worldwide with ethically made, slow fashion. Shop small - Enjoy the special!

 

 


responsibility

PRETTIE LANES fashion designs are ethically tailored in Switzerland on a sustainable, made-to-order basis to sync supply and demand in an industry in which garment waste remains one of the major problems. PRETTIE LANES manufactures with highest quality standards and uses plastic free, renewable raw material based, recyclable and bio-degradable fabrics whenever possible to avoid harmful plastics. All orders are packed plastic-free in fully bio-degradable and recyclable materials. Social responsibility has been a key pillar of this company and since the beginning of operation in 2015, PRETTIE LANES has been and still is a donor and supporter of organizations and projects worldwide. Thank you for shopping small!

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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payment

LAYAWAY is available for orders (order value) from 500,- Swiss Franc.

 

Bank transfer is available for Swiss orders.

 

Invoice (Payment in advance)

 

PayPal, including payment options: Pay Later, Pay in 4, Bank Transfer, PayPal Balance.

 

Pay your Prettie Lanes order with PayPal or credit card. Credit card logos Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover

 

 

shipping & returns

WORLDWIDE FLATRATE SHIPPING, tracked & insured from Switzerland, regardless of how many items you order.

11,-CHF within Switzerland.

38,-CHF Rest of the world.

 

SHARE & CARE

Wish to add to an existing order and save shipping costs?

Use code "BUNDLE" for international orders and code "BUNDLE-CH" at checkout for Swiss orders and the shipping flatrate will automatically be deducted from your order and everything will ship together.

 

No returns for made-to-order & jewelry.

 

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* "TIMELESS TOGETHER" - Refer a friend.

How it works:  While placing their first order at PRETTIE LANES, your friend simply adds your name in the comment section during checkout. After successfully placing their order, they`ll receive a full refund of their paid shipping fee and you will receive your voucher. As the existing client that you are, the voucher will be sent to your registered email address.

1 All prices stated are final prices for the customer. International shipments may cause import duties/taxes/fees that are not included in this price and are the sole responsibility of the customer. Worldwide flatrate shipping from Switzerland (no part of EU).
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