Ferdinand Atelier couture: a tiered tulle gown on a clifftop above the sea
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Ferdinand Atelier

Ferdinand Atelier is a couture bridal house in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, at the foot of Vesuvius near Naples, where every gown is cut, embroidered and fitted by hand in the designer's own workroom.

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Ferdinand Atelier

Ferdinando Borrelli, who works under the name Ferdinand, is a stylist, tailor and designer who says every creation is born in his own atelier. He trained at the State Institute of Art, began at eighteen in bridal make-up, then designed costumes for dancers and spent some twelve years making ball gowns before opening the atelier in 2010 for brides alone.

Everything is made by hand, by Ferdinand and a large team of seamstresses. The embroidery is rich and precious, worked stitch by stitch, and the clothes are proudly Made in Italy, worn by Italian and international clients alike.

“Stylist, tailor, designer, look maker.”

Ferdinand Concept

He dresses the whole bride, not the gown alone. Ferdinand advises on the ideal dress and the right accessories, and does the hair and make-up himself, so one hand finishes the look.

In Milan he received a couture award from Mario Boselli, honorary president of the Camera Nazionale della Moda, presented alongside Adriana di Lello of Elle Italia and Myra Postolache of Vogue Talent. In 2021 he was named best bridal designer at the Italian Wedding Awards.

Ferdinand has twelve collections, with Eva and I Love Marrakech at the front, followed by Magnetica, One Collection, Luxury Bridal, Bride Resort, New Bridal, Butterfly, Dynamic, The Harmony of Values, Flight and Vintage.

At a glance
Since
2010
Based in
Naples
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How they work

From the first message to the day itself

  1. 01Enquire

    Send a request through the atelier's contact page to arrange your visit.

  2. 02Visit the atelier

    Meet Ferdinand in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio for advice on the ideal dress and the right accessories.

  3. 03The gown is made

    Your gown is cut, embroidered and finished by hand in the atelier by Ferdinand and his seamstresses.

  4. 04On the day

    The look is finished on the wedding morning, with hair and make-up if you have chosen them.

Ferdinand Atelier

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What couples say

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Where they work

Based in Naples

Via Plinio il Vecchio 26/28, 80040 San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, Naples, Italy

  • Their base
  • Venues nearby
What they do

Services and fees

The gown

  • Haute couture bridal gowns made to measure
  • Hand embroidery and precious fabrics
  • Advice on the ideal dress and the right accessories

Hair and make-up

  • Bridal hair styled by Ferdinand
  • Bridal make-up by Ferdinand
  • Gown, hair and make-up designed as one look

Ceremony wear

  • Luxury ceremony dresses alongside the bridal collections
Fees

Fees on request

They quote for each wedding, from your date, guest numbers and plans.

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Questions couples ask

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Where is the atelier?

Via Plinio il Vecchio 26/28 in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, near Naples. Visits are by appointment.

Are the gowns made to measure?

Yes. The gowns are haute couture, made to measure and embroidered by hand in the atelier.

Does Ferdinand dress brides from abroad?

Yes. His clients are both Italian and international.

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Official website

Please mention 5 Star Wedding Directory when contacting Ferdinand Atelier.

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