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Material Palette

Your Fabrics

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Stretch Merino Wool
Used inMerino Sheath, Power Gowns I & II
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Silk Organza
Used inOrganza Trench, Silk Organza Trouser & Blouse
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Taffeta
Used inLuna
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Silver Seed Beads
Used inXanadu
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Crystal / Rhinestone Beads
Used inAnDreeAna, Beaded Blouse & Trousers
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Metallic Beaded Fabric
Used inElle
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Lace
Used inSlip Dress & Corset, bridal
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Silk Satin / Charmeuse
Used inSlip dress base, bridal
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Bridal Tulle / Organza
Used inBridal collection
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Knit Wool
Used inAccessories collection
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Matte Black Crepe
Used inPower Gown III
Shopping Lists

Source by Piece

  • Silver Seed Beads
    Fire Mountain Gems / Toho Beads
  • Duchess Satin Base
    ISW Beverly Hills / Michael Levine
  • Gold YKK Zipper
    Pacific Trim & Button
  • Silver Taffeta
    ISW — International Silks & Woollens, Beverly Hills
  • Interfacing
    Joann Fabrics / local supplier
  • Boning
    Pacific Trim & Button
  • Lining
    ISW / Michael Levine
  • Crystal / Rhinestone Beads
    Fire Mountain Gems / B&J Fabrics NY
  • Duchess Satin
    ISW Beverly Hills / Britex Fabrics
  • Corset Boning
    Pacific Trim & Button
  • Grommets
    Pacific Trim & Button
  • Metallic Beaded Yardage
    ISW Beverly Hills / Indian import (via sourcing agent)
  • Charmeuse Lining
    ISW Beverly Hills / Michael Levine
  • Silk Organza
    ISW Beverly Hills / Britex Fabrics SF
  • Statement Buttons
    Pacific Trim & Button
  • Stretch Merino Wool
    ISW — International Silks & Woollens, Beverly Hills ⭐
  • Matte Black Crepe
    ISW Beverly Hills / Michael Levine (Fashion District)
Los Angeles

Local Ateliers & Suppliers

VE Trusted
ISW — International Silks & Woollens
Luxury Fabric House · Beverly Hills
📍8564 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
🧵Luxury silks, wools, linings, bridal
★ 4.6 / 5 on Yelp
Theatrical stock, couture-quality selection, knowledgeable staff beloved by LA fashion designers.
Michael Levine Fabrics
Fashion District · Wide Selection
📍920 S Maple Ave, Los Angeles (Fashion District)
🧵Vast selection, stretch fabrics, linings
★ 4.2 / 5
Lower price points with broad range — great for lining and interfacing stock-ups.
Mood Fabrics LA
Designer Fabrics · Project Runway Famous
📍225 W 37th St (online + pop-up)
🧵Designer fabrics, silks, wools, couture materials
Excellent online shop. Broad couture selection including exclusive designer deadstock.
Britex Fabrics
Fine Fabric House · Ships Nationally
📍146 Geary St, San Francisco
🧵Swiss lace, European wools, fine fabrics
★ 4.7 / 5
Unmatched selection for luxury couture. Top choice for Swiss lace and European wools.
Pacific Trim & Button
Notions & Trims · Fashion District
📍730 S Los Angeles St, Fashion District
🧵Zippers, buttons, notions, trim, boning
Go-to for YKK zippers, corset boning, grommets, and couture-quality trimmings.
Mahlia Kent
European Fabrics · Melrose Ave
📍7974 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
🧵European fabrics, fashion-forward selection
Curated European selections with a fashion-forward editorial sensibility.
Toho Beads / Fire Mountain Gems
Beads & Embellishments · Online
🌐tohobeads.net / firemountaingems.com
💎Seed beads, crystals, bulk ordering
Toho: Japanese precision seed beads, consistent sizing. Fire Mountain: bulk pricing, massive selection. Essential for Xanadu-level work.
Import Partners

Offshore Sourcing

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Italy
Fine wools, silks, luxury suiting
12% Duty
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South Korea
Innovative stretch fabrics, technical textiles
0% — KORUS FTA
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India
Embroidery, beadwork, silk, outsourced bead application
10% Duty
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Portugal
Quality European production
12% Duty
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France
Luxury laces, fine fabrics
12% Duty
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China
Low cost but extreme tariff risk
145% Duty ⚠️
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