Luxuriously constructed with chic, historic, detailing. Nicole Lenzen Custom Bridal & Evening Wear is a contemporary fashion atelier that is redefining customized bridal couture. Brooklyn-based Lenzen is an acclaimed designer who has revitalized the timeless traditions of hand-made gown construction with her bespoke and signature couture pieces. All gowns are luxuriously crafted out of the finest silks, laces, vintage materials, and select sustainable/fair trade fabrics. Lenzen’s devoted clients praise her sophisticated design sensibility and expertise in flattering the female form with the perfectly tailored fit.

Lenzen offers a unique personal vision and an extensive library of materials in a one-on-one process that compliments the bride's modern lifestyle as well as highlighting her most striking features. As an exceptional tastemaker, Lenzen offers personal guidance about styles from the past as well as incorporating innovative detailing that comes from her extensive knowledge of pattern making and tailored construction. Her one-of-a-kind gowns are inspired by the great Parisian couturiers of the 1930s like Madeleine Vionnet and Elsa Schiaparelli as well as contemporary designers, Alexander McQueen and Ralph Rucci.

With regular pilgrimages to antique markets in Brimfield, Massachusetts, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris, and vintage showcases in Manhattan, one can be sure that the designer has sourced unique and difficult-to-find materials as well as researched historical eras and modern trends for her creations. From early stage concept discussions to the wedding day, every client can be guaranteed that she will be a part of a journey that is both meaningful and rewarding. It is a given that every gown or dress created by the designer will be a perfect fit for the bride's measurements and will complement her individual figure, while also insuring comfortable wearability. The results are always extremely chic and elegant one-of-a-kind pieces that demonstrate the show-stopping qualities of custom couture.

With the inevitable distractions and challenges of planning a wedding, brides count on Nicole Lenzen's guidance for a fulfilling and memorable experience. In addition to her lasting commitment to the tradition of haute couture, Lenzen has been acknowledged as a leader in the greening of contemporary bridal wear. Her unique process of 'giving new life' to a bride's mother's or grandmother's wedding dress is an exceptional way to honor the threads of the past while writing a new chapter in the family timeline. The designer carefully deconstructs an original garment, restoring usable fabric in order to create a fresh silhouette and style that is tailored to the new bride. As a highly skilled technical designer, Lenzen optimizes the use of fabrics and precious reclaimed materials through waste-free pattern making and construction. Brides value Lenzen's design and expertise, and therefore feel at ease trusting her with valuable family heirlooms as well as the sentimental process that comes with altering a treasured keepsake.