THE BESPOKE CURATION EXPERIENCE™ : Sketch-to- Hanger Design
- Jo. Smith, Jr.
- Apr 23
- 4 min read
At first it feels like a mouthful to say, but there is no other way to describe it. The Bespoke Curation Experience™ of INVITE LUXURY, INC. is by far, one of the most unique offerings in the Custom Tailoring market, at present. Blending sartorial elements from the prestigious Savile Row of London, with futuristic implementations of Ai capability "from the cloud"; a modern take on high-style and design is born and nurtured in the heart of New York City.
It begins with a draft sketch from Jo. Smith Jr., in a small room on 34th Street. As Bespoke Creative Director, she completes a Clarity & Curation Call, but only after she's had her fill of one's core needs. What feels like a light-hearted banter with a long-lost friend or sister, is later dissected into the guidelines of a garment some have described as "perfect" for them.
The first of these curations, began with one of her best friends, who is slated to become her sister-in-law, this May of 2026. As the obvious choice for the designer of her brother's wedding look and of the groomsmen, Jo. got right to work on the menswear tailoring, as soon as the year rang in. Yet, the not-so-obvious role in Bridal Curation, presented itself on a chatty call between her and the bride-to-be.
As her sister shared the details of the wedding dress she'd found online, Jo. could hear the displeasure of her sister-friend and was motivated to do something about it.
There should be very little compromise in the vision for wedding day attire. Everything else can come and go, but the least we can do, to honor ourselves and the God who joins us together that day, is show up confidently. - Jo.
Jo. could make the dress herself, but the pressure was too great and the time was not available. Besides that, it isn't her lane. It's not her greatest joy to construct the garments. Still, where there is a will there is a way, and since Jo. successfully brought her own wedding look to life, with the help of an old friend and a skilled seamstress in Connecticut during Covid, her confidence to get this done was restored.
The steps to execute the gown of her sister's dreams unfolded for her with ease.
Instantly, Jo. knew what had to be done. This look needed to start in the same manner her own look started...
It starts with a sketch and ends with a fine tailored garment, at the highest level of craftsmanship.
The process is taken off the hands of the bride and dropped into the gentle care of Jo.
Once the sketch is agreed upon and confirmed for production, an Ai Rendering of the sketch is developed:
These Front and Back Renderings are then brought to a skilled seamstress or tailor, where a list of materials is requested for proper construction.
That list is relinquished to Jo. so that the finest quality of materials is selected, through her expertise in textiles. In this case, a Bridal Silk Satin is the main element of the look. So, Jo. begins hunting for hours, sometimes days, to find the right one.
Finally, a beautiful quality is selected within the Bridal budget, and sent to the Bride for approval. Alongside it, a beaded scalloped edge lace material for the sleeves:
With the Bride's approval, all the materials are purchased and rendered to an elite artisan for development, with a detailed order form, for a complete synchronization of the vision and the garment requested, Jo. summarizes every detail of the look:
By providing the language necessary to create the look intended, an open conversation is begun and maintained from the garment's start to finish, while Jo. takes on the responsibility of keeping the Bride updated as often as desired by the Bride.
Finally, after weeks of supervision, care, and detailed follow-up, a bridal look is born.
The experience is tailored to the dreams of each client, and as unique as the garments constructed.
Finally, Jo. delivers the finished product after fittings and adjustments, with the care and attention she'd ask one to take with her own creations.
Truly a one-of-a-kind experience, for those of us who desire to be held at the highest level of importance, value, and care on any of our special days. This look has made room for many looks to come and is the reason Jo. has leaned into the term bespoke for every facet of her business. Whether a garments is intended for a graduation, a special awards night, a milestone birthday, anniversary or just an opportunity to pour into one's self... The Bespoke Curation Experience™ of Invite Luxury, Inc. is time well spent in every step of the way.
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