Custom Couture Jacket, Coordinating Skirts & Matching Hat

A distinguished made-to-measure historical ensemble, handcrafted in the atelier of Marga van der Vet and created entirely in consultation with the client.

This couture-level creation combines historical elegance with theatrical refinement, inspired by the rich visual world of Charles Dickens, Baroque court fashion, Victorian tailoring, and Gothic romanticism.

Each ensemble is individually designed and tailored to your measurements, ensuring both a flattering silhouette and exceptional comfort.

The Ensemble Includes

• Long historical jacket
• Two coordinating skirts
• Matching hat or headpiece

Every element is handmade with precision and finished using traditional couture techniques.

The Jacket

The long jacket is designed with a sculptural, historically inspired silhouette and may include:

• High standing collar
• Turned-back side panels
• Lace-trimmed sleeves
• Decorative cuffs and trims
• Structured tailoring
• Fully lined interior

The jacket creates an elegant elongated line while maintaining movement and dramatic presence.

The Skirts

1. Mermaid Skirt

A fitted silhouette through the hips, narrowing toward the knee before flowing outward into a graceful bell shape.

Ideal for:

• Victorian styling
• Gothic elegance
• Dramatic theatrical silhouettes

2. Wide Historical Skirt

A voluminous skirt with rich drape and strong Baroque presence.

Perfect for:

• Historical balls
• Stage productions
• Portrait photography
• Court-inspired styling

Both skirts are individually tailored to your measurements.

Materials & Colours

Fabrics and colours are selected in consultation.

Possible materials include:

• Jacquard brocade
• Silk blends
• Taffeta
• Gobelin fabrics
• Velvet
• Historical trims and lace

Colour palettes may range from restrained antique neutrals to rich theatrical jewel tones.

Ideal For

• Historical events and balls
• Dickens festivals
• Theatre productions
• Gothic and Baroque styling
• Historical reenactment
• Couture cosplay
• Fine art photography

Craftsmanship

Each ensemble is:

• Entirely handmade
• Individually tailored
• Couture finished
• Structurally designed for elegance and movement
• Unique and never mass produced

This is slow fashion created with discipline, patience, and respect for historical silhouette.

Pricing

Each ensemble is individually priced according to fabric selection, detailing, and complexity of construction.

Using high-quality brocades, silk blends, couture linings, and traditional atelier techniques, prices generally begin at approximately €1,495 for a complete made-to-measure ensemble.

More elaborate couture commissions with extensive embellishment, luxury silks, or advanced historical detailing may exceed this range.

A personal quotation is provided after consultation.