Andrea Hawkes Bridal is a contemporary British bridalwear brand creating beautifully considered wedding dresses that celebrate individuality, craftsmanship and timeless design. Founded by designer Andrea Hawkes, the brand takes a personal approach to bridalwear, creating gowns around the woman wearing them rather than a traditional idea of what a wedding dress should be.
Based in London, the studio offers a curated collection alongside bespoke and made-to-measure services. Brides can personalise an existing design or work with the team to create something entirely individual. Each gown is designed and made in-house using carefully selected fabrics, including beautiful silks and organic cotton, with Tencel thread used where appropriate. Considered materials, skilled craftsmanship and longevity are central to the brand’s approach.
That same belief in longevity is at the heart of Ever After, a wedding dress alteration and dyeing service created to give cherished gowns a new lease of life. From changing the silhouette or fit to transforming the colour, the service explores how an existing wedding dress can be adapted and enjoyed for years beyond the wedding day.
Dyeing is considered according to the individual fabric and garment, with natural dyeing explored where suitable and synthetic dyes used when necessary to achieve the right result. Andrea Hawkes brides can access Ever After throughout the year, while pop-up clinics also welcome brides wearing dresses by other designers. Together, Andrea Hawkes Bridal and Ever After celebrate thoughtful design, responsible making and the continued life of a beautiful garment, ensuring a wedding dress can become part of many more memories long after the day itself.
