26/06/2026
Yes to this.
AI is amazing
But it's very unrealistic while its great for inspiration
These designs cannot be replicated
A little update regarding custom design enquiries…
As AI has become more popular, I’ve been receiving more AI-generated costume images as inspiration for custom orders.
From today, I won’t be accepting AI-generated images as design inspiration.
This isn’t because I’m against AI. I actually use it myself from time to time as a design tool, but years of experience mean I know what will work in a real costume and what just isn’t possible.
AI is amazing at creating beautiful images, but it isn’t designing costumes that have to be made, worn and danced in. It often creates made up fabrics, trims, embellishments and details that don’t exist, so it can set expectations that no costume maker could realistically recreate.
I’d much rather you send me a rough sketch, a colour palette, a mood board, photos of costumes I’ve made that you love, or even just tell me the style and feel you’re hoping for. That’s far more useful, and it gives me the freedom to create something that’s beautiful, practical and made especially for you.
Thank you, as always, for your understanding and support. ❤️
