Lisa Gowing

Sydney based designer Lisa Gowing has spent her career at the forefront of bridal fashion. A graduate of the renowned East Sydney Design School (now UTS) and with also a degree in Visual Arts majoring in Textiles, Lisa Gowing started working in bridal design immediately after completing her studies in 1991. Lisa debuted her signature Couture bridal line in 1997 opening her first LISA GOWING showroom at Pymble in Sydney’s Upper North Shore.

Her collection of exquisite high fashion designs in layered silks and exclusive French and Italian laces immediately changed the face of bridal design in Australia. Trained in the intricacies of Couture dressmaking from a retiring industry expert, Lisa uses only the original Couture techniques mainly forgotten in today’s fashion. Working with beautiful, luxurious fabrics cut in elegant, feminine lines Lisa’s bridal gowns are recognised as the most elite in highend bridal fashion. Each gown is hand made in Australia and constructed in layers of silk and exclusive trims including European laces and crystal or jewel embellishments. Lisa married in 2007 and has 2 young sons.

Timeline

1997
October

Lisa opens her first LISA GOWING showroom at opens at Pymble in Sydney’s Upper North Shore. This signature Couture bridal line Her collection of exquisite high fashion designs in layered silks and exclusive French and Italian laces immediately changed the face of bridal design in Australia.

2000
January

Lisa relocates her showroom to Edgecliff and opens the LISA GOWING FLAGSHIP SHOWROOM. This landmark site still houses the Lisa Gowing Demi-Couture bridal and Accessories collections today. Already well recognised in Australia as an industry leader, Lisa’s gowns are coveted by brides worldwide.

2001
October

Lisa shows her bridal collection at New York Bridal Market for the first time with great success. The collection is well received by buyers and media alike. Lisa continues to show for three more seasons selling to Neiman Marcus, Joyce Boutique in Hong Kong and several other high-end retailers across the US.

2003
February

Lisa flies to Los Angeles to meet with Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman in their Bel Air home where she custom designs a couture gown and coat for Deborra-Lee to wear to the Tony Awards in June 2003, the first year Hugh was host.

2003
October

Lisa dresses Channel Nine newsreader Georgie Gardner in a couture gown for her wedding. Lisa’s client base reaches as far as the USA, the UK and throughout Asia, with clients flying in to select their gown and accessory ensemble for their day.

2004
September

Lisa Gowing ready-to-wear is introduced in 2004, the first of the high end bridal couturiers to launch a diffusion line, her demi-couture collection is readily snapped up by eager brides relishing the opportunity to wear a Lisa Gowing creation for their special day.

2004
September

Lisa also launches Lisa Gowing Event; a collection of eveningwear and bridesmaid attire. This collection is sold at the LISA GOWING FLAGSHIP SHOWROOM, Joyce Boutique in Hong Kong and exclusive boutiques in Singapore and Australia. Lisa married in 2007 and choose to concentrate her energies on only the bride and her bridal collection, Lisa stopped producing Event and started her family shortly afterwards.

2007
February

Lisa dresses Libby Lenton in two couture designs for her wedding to Luke Trickett. Libby’s wedding is featured in the media and she donates all the proceeds to charity.

2012
February

David Jones department store approaches Lisa to stock her collection in the David Jones Bridal Suite on the Seventh Floor of their flagship Elizabeth Street store in Sydney. David Jones collection of Lisa Gowing gowns and accessories continues to sell well.

2012
April

Gowns from Lisa’s collection feature in David Jones Elizabeth Street store windows for the first time. Lisa’s collection will be showcased in David Jones windows several times in the coming months.

BRIDE Collection

The LISA GOWING Bride collection is fashion forward, cost effective bridal fashion at it’s best. Her gowns feature superb cut, luxe fabrics and feminine detailing. Each collection is hand crafted by skilled artisans and made in Sydney using couture techniques. Constructed in pure silks and European laces with jewel embellishment, all designs feature Lisa’s coveted hidden corsetry.

READY TO WEAR gowns now on SALE priced between $500 – $1690
Due to the demand for ready made bridal gowns, our new online store will offer a large selection of exclusive LISA GOWING Bride designs in sizes 8 to 14.
Named ready-to-wear, these gown are individually made and hand finished and constructed as couture gowns, using couture techniques by dressmakers whom Lisa has trained personally.

ACCESSORIES now priced from $50 – $490 Lisa’s collection of accessories is coveted by brides worldwide. Choose a lace edged mantilla veil or a jewel trimmed belt and customise your look.

FINAL SALE – last 36 gowns now available ONLINE ONLY priced from $500 – $1690.

View available gowns & accessories under the COLLECTIONS tab

Email studio@lisagowing.com to purchase.

In The Media

Since 1997 Lisa’s designs have been coveted by the media and Lisa has enjoyed excellent press coverage. Shown here are some of the most recent print articles.

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Your Day 2014

June ~ 2014

Vogue Brides 2014

May ~ 2014

Real Weddings 2014

January ~ 2014

Bride To Be Vol 166

November ~ 2013

Bazaar Brides 2013

October ~ 2013

Cosmopolitan Bride Spring 2013

September ~ 2013

SALE – LISA GOWING Bride now online $500-$1690

The final LISA GOWING Bride collection is now available to purchase online only at the very special price point of $500-$1690. All Ready-to-Wear gowns and their co-ordinating veils and accessories in stock are reduced by by 60-90%.

There are 36 gowns in stock to choose from in sizes 8-12 all with co-ordinating veils and accessories also now at reduced price

Lisa is moving into interiors and launches LISA GOWING Home in 2021.

The styles can be viewed under the COLLECTION tab.

Please email Lisa at : studio@lisagowing.com for more information.

First in best dressed!

LISA GOWING Home

2021 marks the 24th year Lisa has been designing the elite LISA GOWING Bride collection. This coveted collection of bridal gowns is now available to purchase online at the special price point of $500-$1690. Accessories priced from $50 – $490.

This year Lisa is launching a new venture: LISA GOWING Home – a carefully curated selection of beautiful home and lifestyle products.

Lisa’s new Bohemian Luxe jewellery collection will also be available on her online store.

Follow Lisa on INSTAGRAM for product launches and updates: https://www.instagram.com/lisagowinghome/

Lisa Gowing

Timeline

BRIDE Collection