With a carpet bag full of antique laces left to her by her Grandmother, the first antique lace wedding dress was created. That was some 25 years ago and designer Michelle Fairbanks has been creating beautiful one-of-kind gowns from reclaimed fabric ever since. Most all of her gowns are two pieces allowing the bride to wear her gown after the wedding.

The lacey bustier looks fabulous with jeans while the skirts minus their petticoats stand alone beautifully paired with a fancy t-shirt or cashmere sweater.

Michelle has enjoyed owning boutiques in Newton, Brookline, New Hampshire and Nantucket. Today she operates from her glorious studio in Osterville Mass., with her two Shih-Tzu’s Rosy and Daisy keeping her company. There is an ever changing collection of clothing to be purchased at the studio, along with interesting jewelry hats and accessories. Michelle encourages customers to bring in their treasured fabrics, tablecloth or bits and pieces of sentimental value and let her create

A contemporary piece of clothing that will be sure to become tomorrows antique.