DAVIDESIGNED as a couture designer works almost completely by himself, and has done so since he started his couture business in 2005. David hand-selects fabrics, accessories and notions, designs and makes his own patterns. Each and every piece is handcrafted by David from beginning to end and custom made for each individual woman. He excels at one-on-one exclusive designing and fitting, and utilizes age old, established techniques.
DAVIDESIGNED to allow for private consultations has recently completed renovations on his new workspace. The new addition to his quarters in Beverly Hills, California, makes it possible to afford customers his trademark Exclusive Prive’ service while avoiding the common hassles of the usual commercial building atelier.
He has created single fashion designs for clients, as well as wardrobes to accommodate the need to mix-and-match and accessorize appropriately. As a result of his couture work ethic, David is comfortable working with almost any kind of fabric.
"Youth has never looked so sophisticated, age never so young and ebullient," says David Van Akin.
"All are one of a kind creations, and ‘wearable art.’ I like to call these designs ‘a new vintage for a new age,’" says David.
He has also restored vintage fabrics, and re-worked intricately beaded fabrics and garments for individuals as well as institutions, among them the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for an Erte costume; he enjoys the challenge of such endeavors and welcomes requests to consider such projects.
David may eventually decide to mass market specific collections; however, he is currently entertaining the concept of exclusivity.
Available by appointment only, David may be reached at (310) 595-5704 or via the company Web site: www.davidesigned.com.