
KIM
STOKES
BRIDAL DESIGNER & SEAMSTRESS
WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU
South of France
AFFILIATION TO MWLBN
Student and lover of her macramé jewellery
ELEVATOR PITCH
I’ve been a seamstress for about 10 years.
After working with 2 high-profile clients during their destination weddings on the Côte d’Azur I realised how much I loved the intricacy and detail of a beautifully made wedding dress. So I decided to take the plunge, specialise in bridal wear and I opened my tiny atelier in the super cute village of Vence in 2018.
In July 2020 I released the first dress from my bridal collection. And in December 2020 I relocated to a larger premises, with more space to welcome brides for their fittings.
My happiest moments are when I see the smile of a happy bride, looking gorgeous, wearing the dress of their dreams!
FACTS
1 - I’m a self-taught seamstress.
2 - My mother, grandmother and several aunts worked as seamstresses in the past.
3 - Before becoming a seamstress I worked as an I.T consultant
4 - I play the piano
5 - I worked for 2 seasons as a tour guide on bikes around Nice (one of the best jobs I’ve ever had!)
6 - My husband and I will celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary in 2022!!
7 - I was born and raised in Luton, England
8 - The one food I miss the most from England is a really good curry!
YOUR MOTTO
"THERE'S ALWAYS A SOLUTION"
- KIM STOKES
(I especially love saying this to my clients when they despair that there’s no hope for their perfect dress.)
HOW DOES MWLBN MAKE YOU FEEL
I love Natalia’s creativity. I feel a real affinity with all people who are motivated from deep within themselves to create beauty in the world, and I can really see that Natalia is just one of those people
Website : www.goldleafinish.com
Insta : @goldleafinish