Our Story
Bo & Luca transcends the material, translating art, beauty and soul into the tangible medium of fabric. Our bridal couture is brought to life by artisans who use ancient craftsmanship to create our signature slow luxury aesthetic. Inspired by the romance of Bohemia our approach is grounded in traditional techniques, and emphasises uncomplicated styling and effortless elegance.
Our couture gowns are created, hand-beaded and hand-dyed in our quiet Atelier in India, using the ancient Indian technique of Tambour embroidery. Each bead is individually hand-sewn onto the finest silk by local master craftsmen and women over a three to six-month process. This process is a celebration of the feminine and romantic beauty which only delicate hand-beading, embroidery, and hand-dyeing can emulate. Incorporating this age-old technique into each design produces far finer, more intricate, and higher quality pieces than machine beading, which is the favoured method in modern garment manufacturing.
Bo & Luca encourages handmade creations and intertwines this value into each gown created under our diffusion brand, Temple. Through partnering with our European atelier we are able to diversify our offering into commercially viable gowns which appeal to our Boheme brides with a reduced budget. Temple emphasises inclusivity, ensuring that more brides can make their dream of being a Bo & Luca bride a reality.
MEET THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Our founder, Shannon, was living in the Middle East where she was exposed to a diverse variety of styles, designs and people which fed her creative energy and ultimately planted the seeds for the company.
“The Middle East was a huge eye-opener for me with its narrow streets and lanes lined with small tailor shops that create the most beautiful hand-beaded saris and bespoke women’s garments for wearing under their abayas. The culture and the intricately decorated buildings inspired me to create something that would speak to me and women like me who enjoy their freedom and live out their wanderlust.”
When Shannon began to help her friends in Dubai search for their dream wedding dresses, she soon realised that there was very little available for women who are free spirited and non-conforming to the traditional bridal designs that flood the market. It was Shannon’s ambition to make gowns that reflect the modern woman, her individual personality, and to celebrate innate femininity. Bo & Luca’s gowns are characterised by the way they are draped to flatter the body, something Shannon learnt from an Indian tailor who taught her the art of free draping, and how to create a garment by fitting it to a woman’s body instead of following a pattern.
After 2 years of research and experimentation with fabrics and designs, Bo & Luca was born. The brand quickly took off, having opened our first studio in Australia whilst working closely with a small atelier in India who worked for esteemed fashion houses such as Elie Saab, Balmain, and Versace. Shannon believed that she could grow the brand and offer everyday women the chance to wear a hand-crafted, hand-beaded heirloom piece. Bo & Luca invites you to explore our world and looks forward to being on the bridal journey with you.
