Atelier Marchetti
Isolde Marchetti
Isolde Marchetti cuts bias silk in a Clerkenwell workroom and lets the cloth fall before she pins a single seam.
The hand
“A bias gown has to be allowed to drop for two days before you hem it. Patience is the pattern.”
Signature work
Clerkenwell Column
Bias-cut ivory silk charmeuse, cowl back, hand-rolled hem
Black tie · 2025
Smoke Slip Gown
Grey silk georgette over a nude bias slip, hand-finished straps
Gala · 2024
Aldgate Dress
Bias crepe with a draped shoulder and open back
Wedding guest · 2024
Construction detail
This is what the price buys: bias cutting, draping, hand-rolled hems — finished by hand and checked at close range before anything leaves the workroom.
The atelier
Atelier Marchetti, London. Every commission begins with a draping session on the stand in your chosen silk.
Craft
Techniques
- Bias cutting
- Draping
- Hand-rolled hems
Specialisms
- Couture
- Eveningwear
- Draping
- Embroidery & beading
Materials
- Silk
- Satin
- Velvet
- Lace
Working with Isolde
- Region
- London, United Kingdom, and clients anywhere through Everrissa
- Fittings
- in person or remotely
- A commission begins with
- a draping session on the stand in your chosen silk
- Capacity
- 2 commissions/month, no more
- Availability
- available
Terms
Isolde's commissions typically fall between $1,100 and $8,000 (quoted and paid in sterling, £850 – £6,000), with a lead time of around 10 weeks. A deposit secures the slot and fabric; the balance is released in stages you approve as the garment takes shape. Every piece is quoted on its own brief — there is no tariff.
Verified, and what that means
Everrissa met Isolde in person, checked identity and business standing, and reviewed past work before this atelier was listed. Every commission runs through Everrissa's staged payments.
Reviews are earned, not imported.
Only a client whose commission with Isolde has been completed through Everrissa can leave one here. The first will appear when the first piece is delivered.