Velani By Nicky

Velani By Nicky in Five Dock, Sydney, NSW is categorized under Clothing Stores.

About

Multi Award winning designer of made to order bridal and evening wear.

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Women’s clothes shop · Fashion designer · Region

STORY

‘A Wedding is the one day in a woman’s life where she can be that little bit over-the-top and still look absolutely amazing says couturiere Nicky Apostolopoulos.

She’s been dreaming of wedding gowns since she was a little girl – and living among them since her hugely successful couture house, Velani, was established 22 years ago. ‘All my old teachers look back and they’re not surprised at what I’m doing now. In year 7 I was already working with taffeta and sequins!’

These days, Nicky’s work comprises more than frills and sparkles – she and her highly trained team have maintained the bud of youthful imagination and enthusiasm with their creative designs and use of colour. And over the years their techniques have matured and blossomed, so much that in fact, that you can always tell a Velani creation.

‘We’re a young team very much in touch with women’s demands. We keep up to date with a lot of fashion and try to incorporate a contemporary edge to a classic style,’ says Nicky

‘And having a different mental approach inspires us.’

The individual touch comes from the fabrics – the fine laces imported from Paris and Italy, samples collected by agents on the look out, and Nicky’s niche-talent for designing her own. ‘We see what the client needs and have it made up especially – fabrics and laces which require a particular type of bead or pattern for instance. And through the long process of sampling we can create it’

It’s a time consuming process, but it flies when you’re caught up in divine intervention. ‘ The client comes in and we’ll have an extensive chat and discuss individual tastes and styles, then we try on samples to get an idea of shape, then we prepare some sketches,’ Nicky explains. ‘Along the way I’m always open to changes. I’ve been known to turn around and say, wait! I’ve got an idea!’

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Reviews

“Thank you so much Nicky and team for creating the dress of my dreams.

It was perfect for me and made my day perfect, everyone could not stop gushing about how beautiful it was.

You were so easy and professional to work with and fun too, I’ll miss my fittings and the positive spirit you brought into my world during a challenging year.

I really appreciate it and thank you for all the time and effort you put in to my dress, xxx”

“Nicky what can I say! I absolutely loved my dress you created for me!. My dress was everything I dreamt of and more. Thank you so much for making the dress of my dreams. I can’t thank you enough for making also helping me get into my dress at the reception and saving the night and making me feel more comfortable. Your truly extremely talented and humble. I will miss our monthly fittings and chatting about the offspring. Thanks for everything Bella xox”

“Where do I even start! You are such a gorgeous person who is so talented at what you do. Thank you for creating my dream dress, I only wish I could wear it over and over again!! It looks even more stunning in photos and I had so many compliments on Saturday. Lots of love B Xxx”

“10 years ago the talented team @ Velani made my beautiful wedding dress. When I look back at photos of my special day, I can see the detail of beading and the love and effort that was put into the gown.A timeless piece of artwork with love and lots of memories!”

“Nicky made my gown 17 years ago, i still have people tell me it was the most beautiful gown they had seen……fast forward a few years and i am still in awe of your work! xox”