You want to learn couture?
Good thing Rachel Ford is leading the Haute Couture Intensive. With 20+ years in fashion, costume design, and couture construction, she’s bringing real industry experience and craftsmanship into the studio.
💎 Began her fashion career as a designer at Free People before transitioning into costume design and couture-focused garment construction.
💎 Worked across Broadway, dance, films, and music performances, including projects featuring Madonna, Rihanna, and The Last Airbender directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
💎 Spent a decade in the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s costume department, where she refined her couture techniques while contributing to productions including Madame Butterfly and Carmen.
Her work and teaching are centered on one thing: helping designers understand couture at its core, where technique, structure, and creativity meet.
Registration closes June 5. Program begins June 12. 🧵
Ready to elevate your craftsmanship and explore couture construction techniques? Enrollment for the Haute Couture Intensive is now open. Learn more and register here:
https://made-institute.com/haute-couture-intensive
Made Institute
Made Institute is a premier fashion design and sewing school that focuses on bringing back the art of sewing.
There’s something special about choosing yourself creatively. ✂️
Whether you’re exploring fashion for the first time, sharpening your skills, or finally taking that next step, we have a space for you this season.
From Summer Camp to our Fashion Certificate Program and Couture Intensive, this is your reminder that creativity deserves room to grow.
Every designer starts somewhere. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest in your creativity, this could be it.
Enrollment is now open:
https://made-institute.com/haute-couture-intensive
05/07/2026
Our upcoming Real Talk event, originally scheduled for May 8, has been postponed and will return in Fall 2026.
This decision allows us to bring the conversation to life in the most intentional and impactful way this fall.
If you’ve already registered, your spot is still secured, and you’ll receive updated details as soon as they’re confirmed.
Thank you for your support! We look forward to bringing bespoke bridal conversations to life.
05/06/2026
Meet one of our Real Talk speakers for Inside the World of Bespoke Bridal ✨
Megan Lawrence is the creative director and co-owner of The LAW Bridal. With over 20 years of experience in the bridal industry, she co-founded The Law in 2018 with a focus on modern, minimalist bridal design with a contemporary edge.
Based in Philadelphia, Megan and her team design and construct every collection in-house, creating gowns for women with a clear and individual sense of style. Her work sits at the intersection of precision, restraint, and intentional design, redefining what modern bridal can look like.
Learn more about Megan’s approach to contemporary couture bridal design on May 8th from 6–8 PM at Made Rittenhouse.
🎟️ Grab your ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-inside-the-world-of-bespoke-bridal-tickets-1987550305467
05/05/2026
Meet one of our Real Talk speakers for Inside the World of Bespoke Bridal ✨
Victoria Wright is the founder and designer of Victoria Wright Bridal, established in 2014. Rooted in Bucks County and shaped by her time in Philadelphia and New York, her work reflects a deep commitment to craftsmanship, intentional design, and slow fashion. A graduate of Parsons School of Design and Moore College of Art and Design, Victoria built her label on the belief that every garment should honor both the wearer and the artistry behind it. For over a decade, she has created timeless, elegant pieces for life’s most meaningful moments.
Learn more about Victoria’s process and perspective on couture bridal design on May 8th from 6–8 PM at Made Rittenhouse.
🎟️ Grab your ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-inside-the-world-of-bespoke-bridal-tickets-1987550305467
05/01/2026
Not every gown is made for the masses… some are made for one.
Real Talk is back on May 8, and we are stepping into the world of bespoke and couture bridal ✨
Join Victoria Wright Bridal and The LAW Bridal for a real, unfiltered conversation on what it actually takes to design a custom gown from start to finish.
We’re getting into:
👀 Finding and booking your dream bridal clients
🧵 Turning a vision into a full experience, not just a dress
💭 The emotions, boundaries, and realities behind custom work
💸 Pricing, process, and what people do not tell you about couture
💍 What every bride should know before going custom
Whether you are a designer, student, boutique owner, wedding creative, or a bride-to-be, this is your inside look at how it all really works.
Doors open at 6 PM. Seating is limited.
🎟️ Grab your ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-inside-the-world-of-bespoke-bridal-tickets-1987550305467
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Real Talk: Sustainable Fashion in Action.
We are grateful to our incredible panelists, Nicole Haddad of , Leslie Davidson of , and Jo Corvus of , and to our student coordinator for leading an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a more sustainable fashion industry.
At Made, we believe sustainability is not just a buzzword, it is a responsibility to our communities, our craft, and the future of fashion. Conversations like this move the industry forward.
Join us for our final Real Talk of the season on May 8. Psst, we are stepping inside the world of brides and gowns. Stay tuned for details.
04/16/2026
Introducing Leslie Davidson as one of our featured speakers at the Real Talk event!
As the Co-Founder of Pennsylvania Fibershed and the Executive Director of All Together Now PA, Leslie envisions a future where the fashion and textile industries seamlessly integrate with nature, promoting circular economy principles and empowering local communities.
RSVP by Friday, April 17th from 6pm-8pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-sustainable-fashion-in-action-tickets-1986445253226?aff=erelexpmlt
04/15/2026
Join us in welcoming Jo Corvus as one of our featured speakers at our Real Talk event!
Jo Corvus is the Service Lead at FABSCRAP, a textile recycling non-profit designing a system to recycle and reuse fabric waste, providing an accessible material resource for creative communities while reducing the fashion industry’s impact on the planet. Since its launch in 2016, FABSCRAP has diverted over 2 million pounds of fabric from landfill.
RSVP for Friday, April 17th from 6pm-8pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-sustainable-fashion-in-action-tickets-1986445253226?aff=erelexpmlt
04/14/2026
Join us in welcoming Nicole Haddad as one of our featured speakers for the Real Talk event!
Nicole Haddad, the founder of Lobo Mau and sibling of CEO Jordan Haddad, has a rich heritage as the child of Brazilian jazz musicians. She launched her clothing line in 2008 after earning a Master’s in Fashion Design from Drexel University. Nicole's designs quickly resonated with the women of Philadelphia, fostering strong customer relationships. Her unique style, characterized by eye-catching prints and comfortable, easy silhouettes, distinguishes her in a market dominated by fast fashion. A notable highlight of Nicole's creativity is her best-selling piece, The Pom Jacket, inspired by her love for Pomeranians
RSVP by Friday, April 17th from 6pm-8pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-sustainable-fashion-in-action-tickets-1986445253226?aff=erelexpmlt
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