This style was inspired by Violetta from Verdi’s Opera La Traviata - based on La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas about a demimondaine who wears different colours of camelia flowers at her breast during each month to signify whether she is feeling available to her lovers. She dies tragically.

Hand cut and custom made to bra cup and back size for fit. Constructed from reclaimed end of roll luxury crepe silk satin and draped with generous swathes of hand dyed darkest silk tulle. Hand finished with vintage velvet flowers and leaves, your flower colours can be chosen according to your preference. * Custom sizing also available please email for details