Royal · 144"
La Perla
Twelve feet of silk, hand-strewn with pearls.
La Perla is the longest, most ornamental piece we make — twelve feet of French silk tulle hand-strewn with freshwater seed pearls graded one strand at a time.
It is the slowest commission in the atelier. The pearls are sewn individually, by feel rather than by chart, in clusters that thicken slightly toward the hem. The pattern is never the same twice.
Brides who choose La Perla are choosing the moment over the dress. We are honored to make them, but we will tell you honestly: this is a veil for an entrance, not a celebration. It is heavy. It is meant to be.
Specifications
Length
144 inches (royal)
Edge
Hand-rolled silk hem
Lace type
None — pearls only
Embellishments
Hand-set freshwater seed pearls (hand-graded, Kobe)
Silk
French silk tulle, Caudry mill
Lead time
Eight weeks from final fitting
How it falls
La Perla trails almost twice the length of the bride — twelve full feet behind you. It is the only piece in the collection that meaningfully changes the architecture of the room.
We rarely recommend La Perla unless the venue justifies it: a long aisle, a high ceiling, a setting that asks for something at this scale.
Royal length · 144 inches
