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Private Brides

Getting married is one of the most exciting time in a womans life. The choice of gown is sometimes an easy one if the bride has a clear vision of the dress of her dreams that she wants read more »

Danielle Spencer Cinderella Man Preview 2005

Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe looked the stunning couple at the premier of the movie Cinderella Man. Danielle wore a Lisa Ho dress with read more »

The Producers

The costumes for the 2005 Sydney production of the flamboyant show The Producers was exciting to create beading for. This particular costume has a dazzling stage read more »

Star Wars 3: Revenge of the Sith

The third movie in the Star Wars series returned to Sydney Australia to be made. Working with familiar faces was very rewarding and made producing these extravagant and creative costumes a dream. The read more »

Vogue Sass & Bide Beaded Crochet Body Suit 2004

Australian Design Duo Sass & Bide are a creative team of women who push boundaries with design and style. Taking iconic pieces such as a crocheted 1 piece bodysuit read more »

Mama Mia

This fun modern musical used the 1970’s as inspiration for its costumes. Karen Torrisi Beading Services in Sydney Australia beaded 2 of its principle costumes. read more »

Beading on Bridal Gowns for Bridal Designers in Sydney

Since 1994 Karen Torrisi Beading Services has been providing beading and embroidery services to many different Bridal Designers in Sydney, Australia. Working closely with these designers it is important to achieve a glamorous and satisfying outcome. Sometimes read more »

Sarah Wynter Emmy Award 2003

24 Star Sarah Wynter was nominated for an Emmy in 2003. She wore a glamorous floating pale pink chiffon read more »

The Lion King

This was a technically challenging show to work on. The costumes required strength, durability and longevity in their construction and their adornment. The child and adult Simba and Nala characters were dressed in full body corsets covered with read more »

Jonathan Ward Champagne Promotion Fashion Week 2003

In 2003 I was commissioned by Jonathan Ward to embellish a red satin dress with hand made appliqués of tulips accented with beads. They were placed at the top read more »