Located in Minneapolis, MN Beauty by Design offers handmade, eco-friendly and fair trade-sourced bridal fashions. Schedule an appointment to browse our selection of designer wedding dresses. Beauty by Design is a fusion of local fashion and global sustainability. The use of natural materials in our handmade gowns sets Beauty by Design apart from traditional wedding shops.
In house alterations, customization, and unique accessories are offered at Beauty by Design to create an effortless transition from first appointment to final fitting. At Beauty by Design we create beautiful and unique bridal and formal wear gowns and accessories tailored just for you, and we do it without sacrificing your budget or the planet.
In house alterations, customization, and unique accessories are offered at Beauty by Design to create an effortless transition from first appointment to final fitting. At Beauty by Design we create beautiful and unique bridal and formal wear gowns and accessories tailored just for you, and we do it without sacrificing your budget or the planet.
Services
Beauty by Design offers personalized attention in a selecting or creating one-of-a-kind formal wear. We offer bridal alterations and custom clothing design and creation. Beauty by Design is proud to offer custom made gowns, formal wear, and clothing. Schedule a consultation to start your design process.
Beauty by Design is a positive solution to an ethical dilemma. Today there are many places to shop for a wedding gown with few options to purchase one which is made ethically. All of our products are individually handmade and most are made with sustainable or natural materials. We can design and create dresses between $1,000 and $5,000 depending on the level of complexity and the materials chosen to use.
The custom clothing process starts with a free consultation where you share with me your ideas of what you are thinking and what you would like. Images are always best to make sure I know what you mean. I also like to get to know a little about you and your special event which I keep in mind as I design.
Beauty by Design is open by appointment only. Our showroom is located on the third floor of the Northwind Lofts, 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Directions: Turn into parking lot at N 24th Ave and N 2nd St. Walk up metal steps to glass door, dial 300 on the call box, and you will be buzzed in.
Reviews (17)
Anna Glodowski
Sep 07, 2020
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I went to Beauty by Design after I knew I wanted my wedding dress to be customized for my wedding to my Indian born fiancé. I had tried going to a couple other bespoke designers both locally and nationally and none of them could not offer me the design detail or color and fabric selection like Beauty by Design had – all within a reasonable price point. My wedding and dress were an Indo-American fusion. My dress was not a dress at all, but it was two skirts, a top, and a dupatta.
My overall wedding look was whimsical and royal and that I knew I wanted it to pay homage to my Catholic American
My overall wedding look was whimsical and royal and that I knew I wanted it to pay homage to my Catholic American
Chloe Philion
Jan 18, 2020
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I needed a few technical alterations completed on my very simple wedding jumpsuit in addition to one more artistic change. She agreed to take me on and charged me after our initial appointment. Two months later, nothing was completed and she insisted on scheduling our final fitting two weeks prior to my wedding day (two more months in the future), urging me that it would be okay despite my worries. On the night before our THIRD appointment, I received a voicemail from Deborah requesting we push back our appointment by a week. I refused and arrived the next day to an incomplete wedding outfit -
Shelby Rolek
Jan 09, 2020
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I am highly disappointed in this company. At my second appointment, I had consulted Deborah (the head seamstress) about my second dress in which a different tailor was having a hard time designing appropriately. While my girls were pre-paying for their dresses, at the end of the appointment, I had left to consult my sister in law on the phone (of whom was paying for the second dress) before leaving the appointment. It wasn't until after we had left that my bridesmaid had informed me that Deborah had given a long sigh and said "uh, why can't she do that after we are done?"
Then, at my third appointment
Then, at my third appointment
Bailey Breems
Dec 01, 2019
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This shop did a great job at tailoring my wedding dress! My dress was all lace with some additional embroidery/applique around the bottom, so I was nervous about how it would be shortened. Beauty by Design took about 4 inches off the bottom of my dress (they cut around the applique and pulled it up so none of the detail was lost), took out some extra fabric from under my arms, added a nice belt with a bow in the back, and added small buttons so I could bustle the train. Very pleased with the outcome. The price seemed to be in line with what I was getting quoted at other shops too.
Kelsea Gilliland
Nov 19, 2019
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Sarah M.
Sep 10, 2019
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Deborah is fantastic, truly gifted and talented seamstress. She is flexible and helps point you in the right direction for whatever you may be searching for. She helped me customize and create my wedding gown, and it was stunning.the process was stress free and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect dress, all from a single photo.
Marina Gorzig
Sep 08, 2019
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Deborah did an AMAZING job with my fiancee's dress. Deborah updated my fiancee's mom's dress. It was STUNNING! Deborah preserved the original hand beading on the dress while updating it for my fiancee's style. Deborah listened very closely, was extremely responsive and respectful, and had fantastic/creative ideas on how to update the dress. Deborah was an incredibly important part of an amazing experience!
Anthony Elliott
Mar 25, 2019
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Name speaks for its self. If you do happen to see a design you think is beautiful and unique such as yourself, or you have an imaginative mind with an idea for a design that is one of a kind you've held onto since you wher 5. Sewn into your dreams another stitch in time never to be freed and with that the idea dies. so to answer the question I was… asked by facebook. " what do you think is a HIGHLIGHT about Beauty By Design"?Besides not making the 5 year old inside of you cry? Its Customized, It's Happiness and freedom of expression. For you to have ideas and imagination. Or your tailored
Jana Duggan
Oct 25, 2018
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Kelley Ballanger
Sep 10, 2018
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I got to work with Deborah and absolutely loved the dress she created for me. I was satisfied with my dress, really wishing it was different. She added a layer of sequin, by a surprise from my fiancé, which made the dress exactly what I was dreaming of! Would love to work with her again for another event!
Lauren Baker
Jan 01, 2018
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Elisabeth Berg
Dec 15, 2017
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Very cool environment. Very hip and chic. Good selection of dresses and also had great recommendations for custom designs. Price is very competitive for custom design work. Her studio is very comfortable and private. I had a great experience and Debra is very sweet and knowledgeable. You know right away that she 'knows her stuff'. Would recommend.
Hli Ntsa Lisa Lee
Sep 20, 2017
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Jaime Engebretson
Aug 17, 2017
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Deborah and Brady are both amazing people to work with! We have crossed paths several times now and they are both genuine and helpful. The dresses are beautiful; Deborah even brought one of her original dress designs and I had to use it in my wedding styled shoot. I can't wait to work with both of them again!
Jaime Engebretson Owner and Executive Event Planner - J'aime Events
Jaime Engebretson Owner and Executive Event Planner - J'aime Events
Susan Sindt
Jun 26, 2017
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Mandy Hansen
May 11, 2017
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Kristine Sindt
May 10, 2017
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