Clothing that holds a story.

Some of you may have known my work since 2008, when I was creating custom clothing through my first website. Since then, Tolumi has grown with me through bespoke commissions, collections, fashion shows, creative collaborations and years of working closely with people to create clothing for moments that matter. I have designed for private clients and public figures, developed garments from first idea to final fitting, and built a practice grounded in craft, pattern cutting and a deeply personal approach to making.

Tolumi, The Atelier is the home of that experience today. My work now centres bridal and occasionwear, specialist bridal and special-occasion alterations, bespoke commissions, and selected creative fashion projects. I also work with designers and creative brands on design development, pattern making and creative direction, bringing both technical knowledge and long industry experience to the process.

If you have been with me since the earlier days of the brand, welcome back. If you are discovering my work for the first time, welcome. The services below reflect how the Atelier has evolved, while keeping the part that has always mattered most to me: creating thoughtful work around the person, the purpose and the story behind it.

Explore two strands of my practice. Select an area below to jump to its gallery at the end of this page.

I work with a limited number of bridal and occasionwear commissions at a time. Each enquiry is considered carefully in relation to my availability, the timing of your occasion, the technical requirements of the garment and whether I feel my design approach is the right fit for what you want to create.

The more you can share about the person, the occasion, your ideas, timing and visual references, the easier it is for me to understand the story behind the piece and whether I am the right designer for your commission.

Every commission begins with your story, but submitting an enquiry does not confirm a project or appointment. I take on a limited number of commissions and review each one personally before deciding whether the brief, timing and creative direction are right for us to explore together.

If the project feels like a good fit, the process moves from a short introductory conversation into a paid design consultation, followed by proposal, development, fittings and the finished garment.

Alongside my client-facing Atelier work, I support designers and creative brands with design development, pattern making, technical development and selected creative-direction projects. This work draws on years of fashion-industry experience, pattern-cutting knowledge and practical understanding of taking an idea from concept towards a resolved garment.

If you are developing a collection, refining a design or need experienced technical input, you can explore this service in more detail through my Work With Me page.