Dress & Attire
What kind of dress and attire do you provide?
Accessories, Other - Alterations
When was your business established?
The Empire Room label was launched in 2013 at L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival for the Red Carpet Bridal Runway.
Our director & designer, Jayne, has been creating bridal & evening wear, theatrical & ballet costumes & millinery for over 25 years.
What service do you provide?
Other Custom made accessories & alterations
Do you provide your services in other cities or countries?
Yes Online store
What style of accessories do you make?
All of our accessories are steeped in tradition.
Classic bridal, Old Hollywood Glamour & Vintage styles influence our designs.
Do you do dress alterations?
Certainly .
Empire Room can carry out expert alterations for wedding gowns, brides maids dresses & Mother of the Bride outfits.
With 25 years experience in the fashion & theatre industry, having worked on Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, Melbourne Fashion Festival, Myer Seasonal Launch parades, Logies gowns, Spring Racing Carnival VIP's & Beauty & the Beast to name a few, your garment is in safe hands.
We suggest coming for an initial fitting as soon as your dress arrives, costing AUD$25, then having your alterations completed 2 weeks before your wedding.
I can also come to you for an additional fee.
What payment systems are available for your business?
Credit card payment, PayPal, Cash
What is(are) your primary service(s)? (max. 3)
Other Custom made accessories
What accessories do you provide?
Garters, Hair accessories, Veil, Other Capes
What is your speciality? (max. 3)
Other - Veils and headpieces
How long does it take in general for your client to receive the final dress?
We made accessories in 1-2 weeks.
Alterations can usually be done in 1-2 weeks.
What makes your services unique?
Each piece designed by Empire Room is custom made, by one of two people, in our home studio, using traditional millinery & dressmaking skills. New & vintage materials are sourced from around the globe & may only be available for one or two pieces, so no one else will have your exact item. There is no production line at Empire Room.
How long in general does it take for a client to receive their accessory?
Pieces may take 2-3 weeks to create, but there may be several clients ahead of you.
You also need to account for shipping times which can take up to 21 days from Australia.
Does a client need to schedule an appointment?
Yes , Please contact for an appointment or visit www.etsy.com/shop/empireroom for an online order
What is your payment terms?
In house, an initial 30minute design consultation will cost A$25, payable on the day & will be credited to your final bill.
Etsy purchases require payment at the time of order.
What dress style do you specialize in? (max. 3)
Classic, Glamour, Other Vintage
How far in advance should your client contact you?
We recommend 2 months, but depending how busy we are it can be quicker.
Please list, if any, your business' past achievements and awards
Australian Costumes Guild Awards
1999 Workmanship award for hand beaded Beaded Rose Titanic Dress
2001 Best Historical costume for 5 hand beaded silk 1920's evening dresses
2002 Best Reproduction costume for 10 dance costumes from Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge, El Tango de Roxanne
NGS Scholarship to Study Fashion in Europe 2011
