I have been obsessed with sewing and fabrics since I was very young, just like most of my incredible team below. It actually took a while to find my passion in Bridal, though I was always passionate about sewing and creating anything really. I at first tried doing a science degree then fell into everyday menswear for sportsmen. When a recession hit, I pivoted to women’s club wear (women still buy clothes in a recession, men, not so much) and finally settled on specializing in Bridal Design around 30 years ago. The years that have followed have been full of exciting ups and downs, learning so much form amazingly talented staff and mentors, and thousands of gorgeous bridal dresses created for lots of amazing Brides. About 5 years ago, after focusing exclusively on Custom dresses, we launched the first RTW collection, which is now stocked internationally. Corston Couture couldn’t have reached this level of success with out the many incredible people who have worked for Corston in the past, or the dream team I have, pouring their heart and soul into every stitch they make today and every day. I am so proud to introduce the team below.

Myla’s role in making the workroom at Corston function as incredibly well, as it does, is significant. She is the absolute master of Systems and organization, as well as just being the most wonderful human being. Originally from the Ukraine, where she studied Accounting and then Art and Fashion design, she moved to Italy (for love) in her 20’s. She worked for a large Fashion label in Italy, at first in product development and as a garment technician, working there for around 20 years. 8 years ago she moved to Australia, and found work with a very well known Sydney bridal designer, the started here 3 years ago. Outside of work she loves spending time with her 2 sons and traveling to new places.

Lily is our youngest full time star at Corston, she has been with us for 2 years, although interned with us for 2 years before that while doing her Bachelor of Fashion Design at The Ultimo Tafe. Like most of us here, she started sewing when she was young, 12 years of age in Lily’s case, learning from her Mother and both Grandmothers. She has grown so much in the time she has been with us, she is now the Assistant Workroom Manager, though is also an incredible “Jill of All Trades” here too. Outside of work she loves going to concerts, markets, the Gym, sewing at home for personal projects, and spending time with her family and friends.

Rebecca, originally from Perth, comes from a very sporty family (her sister is an Olympian). though as much as she loves out door sports and activities, her passion is working on brand new designs or problem solving pattern and dress construction issues, which she is brilliant at. As for most of us here, she started sewing from a very early age, so early, she can’t quite remember when. After finishing High School she studied Costume Design at WAAPA (West Australian Academy of Performing Arts), graduating 8 years ago. While at first working in costume with Cirque du Soleil, the COVID lockdowns saw her make the move to Bridal, enjoying the less rushed, and more perfect crafting of Gowns, as compared to the fast paced Costume field. In her free time she loves her garden and cooking, but also has many other hobbies, really anything that engages her hands and creativity.

Olivia also started sewing when she was 3 years old with her Nan. All those years of honing her skills certainly show here every day, she is a master of so many difficult techniques. After leaving high school she studied Fashion at RMIT University, graduating 8 years ago and moving into bridal. She loves being challenged with new ideas to be used in a custom gown for a client and brining dream dresses to life for our clients. In her free time she loves reading, and doing any kind of craft as well as spending as much time outdoors or by the water as much as possible with her dogs.

Ana is part of our incredible sewing team, with an incredible eye for details and perfect finishes, inside and outside the gowns, she has been working in the bridal industry for 5 years now, perfecting her craft. Ana just got married herself, in a beautiful bridal gown she designed and sewed herself, and really loves her part in our important gonial every day, to bring a bride’s dream dress design to life. In her free time, Ana loves spending time with her new husband, outdoors in the beautiful Australian sun.

Lovely Jess started working with us this last year while still finishing her Bachelor of Branded Fashion Degree. She started at age 10 and quickly found it was her passion. Sydney is far from her family home, so her favourite things to do (besides sewing) are visiting her family and relaxing with friends.

Susie studied Electrical Engineering at University then worked for a few years as an Engineer, however, due to family responsibilities, she took up work sewing which she had already been doing privately as a way to support her two sons. She has now been working in the fashions construction area for 30 years. I can honestly say her problem solving genius (probably powered by that engineer trained mind of hers) is incredible, and so much appreciated here at Corston. Outside of work, she loves travelling and planning holidays and life in general.

Bree started sewing when she was also very young and cannot remember a time when she wasn’t sewing. She studied Fashion at TAFE, graduating 10 years ago, then moved right into Bridal. Bree is an amazing allrounder. She can create a dress from start to finish, but her passion is sculpting incredible pieces of dress art with moulded lace placement and/or beaded details, the more complicated the design or concept, the more she enjoys it. Outside of work, she loves baking and beach days, as well as long walks and exploring new places.

Simone studied Fashion and Textile design at UTS, graduating more than 30 years ago. She started her working life with a well known fast fashion company and 5 years ago she moved over into Bridal. She particularly enjoys the attention that can be given to details and beautiful fabrics in Bridal, a luxury that is not present at all in Fast fashion. During this time Simone was primarily a pattern maker while also teaching sewing to Children. Simone is a master of not wasting fabric, cutting with absolute precision, she is the back bone of the work room. If somethings goes wrong in cutting, it just dominos right through the entire process of creating a garment, so her fastidious attention is so much appreciated here. Outside of work, Simone like to lead a very varied life, enjoying cooking, gardening, sculpture. music (including playing piano) swimming, snorkeling, and hanging out with her two children.

Ruth grew up in the UK where she studied Marketing at University in Liverpool. She then did her CIMA qualification while working in a graduate job. She had a range of corporate finance positions before moving to Sydney in 2015 and decided to pursue her real passion, taking a Fashion Buying role in Menswear where she worked with many exciting brands and also across product development, apparel, footwear and accessories. Aside from the absolutely amazing team she gets to work with every day, Ruth says she loves watching design ideas come to life from the initial sketch to the final creation and seeing the pictures of our real brides looking beautiful! After working in fast fashion for so long, she says it’s a real joy to see the work and care that goes into each dress and watching it all come together in our workroom. Outside of work, she loves hanging out with Frank (her rather large but gorgeous Boxer Pup), enjoying pasta and wine, going to the gym, running, spending time outdoors and in the water (as a typical English person, as soon as the sun is out she heads off to the beach!), vintage shopping, and travelling as much as she can.

Angie did an Applied Fashion Design and Technology degree 11 years ago then moved into the Bridal Industry. She is a very skilled, multi-talented staff member, beginning here as an exceptional Machinist, before expressing an interest in moving to Patternmaking, which she has excelled at. As with all staff members here, she loves taking or watching a dress go from initial concept to the stunning fully finished gown. Angie is getting married herself at the end of 2024 and is in the process of creating her own wedding dress. Outside of work, she loves waking up early and doing something physical, spending time with her future Husband, as well as her 3 Pomeranians, as well as going to the beach and trying new restaurants.