Tatyana Design Blog

Spring! September 1, 2014 09:42

Spring! The first dainty buds are forming on my nectarine trees!…Continue reading


Evolution of an Inspiration - Part 2 August 24, 2014 23:00

My client loves the Dior red dress but this dress cannot be red, as the bridesmaids are wearing red...

Evolution of an Inspiration August 20, 2014 17:08

Is Made to Measure just getting a dress that fits perfectly? A dress that fits perfectly is a pretty special dress anyway today, But Made to Measure can be much much more than that… Continue reading


Ethical Clothing Australia re-accreditation August 7, 2014 12:52

I’m very pleased to announce that Tatyana Ariyan Design has been re-accredited with Ethical Clothing Australia. Quality has always been important to me… Continue reading


Undressed: 350 years of underwear in fashion – inspiration overload! July 28, 2014 20:31

Of course any exhibition is inspiring...connections through the time to all those seamstresses making beautiful garments… “Undressed: 350 years of underwear in fashion” was not an exception!… Continue reading


Women of good morals wore no drawers! July 24, 2014 11:59

One more post inspired by the “Undressed: 350 years of underwear in fashion” exibihion. Drawers were not universally worn during the early nineteenth century.  Underdrawers were considered risque… Continue reading


Undressed: 350 years of underwear in fashion July 21, 2014 22:33

We had a wonderful day trip to Bendigo for “Undressed: 350 years of underwear in fashion” and I’m glad we went to the morning talk by the Edwina Ehrman, Curator of Fashion and Textiles, Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Her … Continue reading


Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery uniform May 3, 2014 02:20

Yesterday I had no idea what the German Kriegsmarine coastal artillery uniform looked like, or that it even existed, today – I’m sewing tress to the collar of one!… Continue reading


Tour of the studio and Merry Christmas December 18, 2013 12:23

The studio has been spruced up for Christmas!  We have such a beautiful mixture of aromas…Continue reading


Laces October 28, 2013 20:15

Inspiration has arrived today! This time in the form of a consignment of gorgeous laces fresh from Japan… Continue reading


Anahita October 10, 2013 22:40

As soon as I put up a photo of the Anahita capsule from International Fashion Week, lots of you wrote to me with questions: What is it? How come we didn’t know anything about this new capsule? Let me fix this … Continue reading


International Fashion Week 2013 – More photos! September 29, 2013 20:46

More professional photos from IFW 2013 catwalk!!! Images credit: International Fashion Week 2013 & Fletcher Photography


International Fashion Week 2013 – Professional photos! September 26, 2013 15:06

Professional photos of our latest collection from IFW 2013 catwalk!!! Images credit: International Fashion Week 2013 & Fletcher Photography


Evolution of a Design- The Collection September 22, 2013 09:00

Well, it is ready! As promised, the ‘Anahita’ robe made it onto the runway to accompany the sleeveless bias cut nightgown - Katherine. 


International Fashion Week 2013 – Video September 21, 2013 23:03

I’m very excited, we got official video from the catwalk :-) Here is the trimmed version (only Tatyana Design part of the show) IFW 2013 Fashion Show


International Fashion Week 2013 – Fashion show September 20, 2013 22:00

We are back in Melbourne and sorting through photos!!!  Here are some photos from IFW fashion parade...


Tsar Ball September 16, 2013 16:02

While I was launching my latest collection at International Fashion Week, some of my historically-inspired gowns were attending the Tsar Ball in Melbourne.  This was the 21st St. Vladimir’s Grand Ball organized by Russian Ethnic Representative Council of Victoria. My gowns … Continue reading


International Fashion Week 2013 – Fitting Day September 13, 2013 22:01

Today we fitted our latest range on 15 gorgeous models ready for the launch tomorrow, and here is a sneak peek!


Spring in Melbourne September 1, 2013 08:04

It is almost spring here in Melbourne...


“Sakura in the rain” Robe – embroidery August 28, 2013 00:46

First of eight embroidery panels for “Sakura in the rain” robe!!! It took..


In Luxury Activist August 26, 2013 22:28

I’m very excited!!! Swiss luxury on-line magazine “Luxury Activist” have done an article on us! Complete article is here...


“Sakura in the rain” Robe August 24, 2013 02:18

“Sakura in the rain” robe slowly taking shape! Today I...

 


Hand-Crafted Kimonos: Japan’s Wearable Masterpieces August 22, 2013 23:47

“Business of Fashion” had a fascinating article about making kimonos. Here are just few spinets… Continue reading


Elegant and ethical August 14, 2013 21:41

In lead up to the International Fashion Week, I had a Q&A with “Fabulous Fashion” of Coolum and North Shore News...
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