In the top photos you are seeing Rex Maid, Ellen Feringa, in her custom RDH suit and her mother, Kara Feringa, ready to view the Rex parade from Gallier Hall on Mardi Gras Day, 2018.

The third and fourth photos are of the gown we designed and created for Ellen for her presentation as a Maid at the Rex Ball that night. In fabric shopping for this gown we encountered one of those magical moments where we found the perfect fabric to make our vision come to life! The finished gown was completed by the fully beaded bow at the back, which made quite the statement as she made her approach to the King and Queen of Carnival at the Ball.

In the last couple of pictures you will see a gown we redesigned and reconstructed for Ellen for her Achaeans debut. She came to us with her grandmother’s homecoming gown from the 1950s and an inspiration picture. We were able to breathe new life into this beautiful vintage gown by creating a more modern bodice and reviving the skirt with some careful work with the steamer. It was a perfect match for Ellen’s romantic style and a special moment for the Feringa sisters to both be wearing gowns with family ties as Megan reigned over the Achaeans Ball.