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Your Design Begins with a Conversation.
Every ANSSA creation begins with you. Together, we will create a design that reflects your story with elegance and purpose.
What to expect
Your consultation is a private, one-to-one session in our Netherlands studio, or via video for international clients. We will explore your vision, review fabrics, and outline a tailored proposal. No pressure, no obligation.
Consultation fee
Consultations are by appointment only and are charged at €50 per hour. The fee is non-refundable, but it is deducted from your final order amount should you proceed.
Design direction, fabrics, construction and detailing are all discussed during the session, and you are welcome to bring or send ideas and reference images.
Appointments and availability
Bookings are by appointment only, and ANSSA is unavailable on Sundays. Availability fills quickly, so we encourage you to book four to six months in advance, especially for bridal couture.
Appointments may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice. If a consultation is missed without prior notice, the €50 fee is not refunded and a new consultation requires a new €50 booking fee.
A maximum of two accompanying guests is recommended, and we ask that you let us know in advance if you wish to bring guests. Children are welcome by prior arrangement. To ensure clear communication, everyone attending is encouraged to speak a language understood by all present whenever possible.
Reference images
Bring as many as you like. There is no limit on reference images, and the more you share, the more precisely we can read the vision you are describing.
Starting investment
Our bespoke pieces are individually designed and made to order.
The Modest Bridal Edit
Final pricing depends on the chosen design, fabrics, level of craftsmanship, embellishments and detailing required. Pricing is confirmed after consultation and design review.
Production timeline
Active production takes approximately 8 to 16 weeks depending on the garment, with additional time required for consultation, sourcing, fittings and detailed handwork. Your delivery date is agreed with you individually, based on the order date, the production schedule and the complexity of the garment.
If unexpected circumstances beyond ANSSA control affect the agreed timeline, you will be informed promptly and kept updated throughout. Late responses, missed fittings, delayed measurements or late payments may also affect the agreed delivery date.
Clients are encouraged to book well in advance, especially for bridal couture, as availability can fill quickly. ANSSA does not generally accept rush orders. Time-sensitive orders may be considered, subject to production availability.
Fitting & Design Process
Fittings are scheduled as needed, depending on the garment and the client’s requirements.
Traditional wear — up to three fittings:
Sample fitting, base fitting, and final fitting & collection.
Bridal couture — up to four fittings:
Sample fitting, base fitting, design refinement & detailing, and final fitting & collection.
Occasion wear — up to three fittings:
Sample fitting, base fitting, and final fitting & collection.
Two-Fitting Option
For clients travelling from abroad or unable to make multiple trips, a two-fitting option is available: sample fitting, followed by the final fitting and collection.
Unable to attend fittings in person?
Virtual fittings can be arranged where necessary. This can be discussed and agreed upon during the online consultation.
Measurement changes
If your measurements change during production, tell us as soon as possible so any necessary alterations can be assessed before the garment is completed. Multiple fittings allow ANSSA to monitor the fit throughout, and reasonable adjustments will be made wherever this is technically possible. Significant changes to the body may affect the original construction, the timeline or the scope of work.
Design modification
Design changes are welcome until the first fitting. Changes requested because of a change in personal preference after production has begun are not included in the original quotation and may incur additional charges.
You may supply your own materials, especially genuine traditional fabrics. ANSSA can also source and provide fabrics on your behalf.
Alterations
ANSSA does not offer general alteration services. Adjustments that form part of an ANSSA bespoke order are handled through the scheduled fitting process.
Deposit and payment
A booking is confirmed once an 80% deposit has been received. The remaining 20% is payable on completion, before collection or shipment. We accept bank transfer, cash, PayPal and other bank-supported money transfers.
All prices are quoted in euros. International clients may pay in their local currency, and ANSSA receives payment in euros.
Non-payment policy
Production cannot begin until the required deposit has been received. Completed garments will not be delivered or shipped until the remaining balance has been paid in full, and ownership of a completed gown transfers to the client only after full payment has been received.
Delivery & international orders
Worldwide shipping is available. Finished garments can be collected from the ANSSA atelier, or shipped using DHL Express or another courier you request. Shipping charges, customs duties, import taxes and other destination-related costs are the responsibility of the client, unless expressly agreed otherwise.
Garments should be collected at the agreed date and time. If that is not possible, please notify ANSSA in advance.
Quality assurance
Every garment is carefully inspected before delivery. If a genuine workmanship issue is identified, ANSSA takes responsibility and resolves it.
Resolving concerns
ANSSA is committed to resolving concerns respectfully and professionally. Both ANSSA and the client are expected to communicate honestly and respectfully to reach a fair solution before any further action is considered.
Cancellation policy
You may cancel before production begins and receive a full refund. Once production has started, payments made become non-refundable, because work, materials, sourcing and other costs have already been incurred. Should ANSSA cancel an order, every payment you have made, including fabric costs paid to ANSSA, is refunded in full.
Consultation request
Tell us a little about the occasion. We reply to every request personally, usually within two working days.
The Hague, Netherlands
Consultations and fittings take place privately, one client at a time, by appointment.
