Custom Design Atelier in NYC

Signature Collection

Explore our signature couture collection, the Harlequin Witch, designed to be personalized and transformed. Inspired by historic costume, ritual dress, and the art of becoming, each piece serves as a foundation — adapted through fabric, proportion, and detail to reflect the individual.

This collection honors individuality over uniformity, and expression over tradition. Custom starting points designed to evolve with you.

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A woman in a sheer, feathered dress with floral accents, standing against a dark background.
A woman standing under a large hanging lamp in a dark room, wearing a cream-colored, fringed dress, looking upwards.

The Atelier

A world of bespoke design

The Collection Inc. is a Brooklyn-based design atelier devoted to heirloom craftsmanship, narrative design, and intimate experiences. Our work spans garments, objects, and environments, each created slowly, intentionally, and in collaboration with our clients.

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Four women in elegant dresses and jewelry posing around a decorated table with lit candles and flowers in a warmly lit room.
A pink tablecloth with vintage jewelry and small decorative items on a dining table, including a white lace handbag hanging from a stand, pink flowers in a copper vase, and various silver bowls and trays. The background has hanging paper lanterns and bookshelves.
I never felt pressured to make a certain decision - the end goal was to just make it “me” and choose what was in my heart. For anyone who knows me, knows I’m overtly analytical - I want all the answers and possibilities before I make a decision, and this process was anything but that. I am seriously amazed by Ashley’s ability to quell any nerve or fear I felt throughout the process and constantly remind me, that is’ just about me. It has truly been one of the biggest joys to work with Ashley to create this, to get to bring friends and family together, and seriously just have so much fun.
— Lauren Piefer

Bespoke Bridal & Couture

One-of-a-kind garments, designed from the inside out

We create fully bespoke wedding gowns and ceremonial garments, built entirely to your measurements and shaped through couture technique, hand-draping, and story. Each piece is singular, never repeated, and designed to become a modern heirloom.

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A woman in a white dress standing outdoors on a grassy lawn, surrounded by green trees and hedges under a clear blue sky.
A woman with blonde hair and tattoos stands outdoors in a grassy area surrounded by trees, wearing a cream-colored satin robe.

Heirloom Redesign & Preservation

Honoring what came before

We thoughtfully rework and preserve vintage garments, textiles, and sentimental materials, allowing personal history to be worn, held, and passed forward. This work balances restoration with transformation, guided by reverence and care.

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A woman in a wedding dress standing in a decorated room, smiling and looking to her left.
A white wedding dress hanging near a window with a pair of white high-heeled shoes placed on a ledge below.
From the sketches sent to me, to the outline, to the first mockup, to the final product, I was able to visualize every aspect of it.
— Kitty Parkman
Bride and groom walking outdoors, both smiling and happy, woman holding a bouquet of flowers, man in tuxedo with a boutonniere.
A vintage white wedding dress on a mannequin, displayed in front of a large mirror, with a runway-style train and puffed sleeves.

All work begins by inquiry and is developed collaboratively. For custom bridal, wardrobe, and Heirloom Redesign inquiries, please begin your Collection Inc. Profile.

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I felt listened to. We took a simple idea to pay homage to my Italian and British heritages and turned it into something that is nostalgic yet modern at the same time. From completing a mood board all the way through final fitting, my input and ideas were not only asked for but encouraged.
— Salvatore Hunter

Experiential Design in theAtelier

Intimate gatherings rooted in making

Our atelier experiences invite guests into the creative process through charm parties, Parlour gatherings, and small-scale design-led moments. Each experience is intentionally intimate, collaborative, and centered around craft.

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Three women at a table with numerous candles, jewelry, and decorative items, possibly during a holiday gathering.
A jewelry display table with various pieces of jewelry, including necklaces, rings, and bracelets. There are compartments with coins and chocolates, candles, and decorative items on the table.
A woman with long blonde hair wearing a silver jewelry necklace with multiple charms, red-painted nails, and holding her hair with both hands.

Adornment & Objects

From custom charm necklaces to intimate personal objects, we design adornment as a form of ritual. These pieces are created to mark milestones, transitions, and memories, meant to evolve over time.

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A woman lying on her side in bed, wearing a white bra and striped shorts, holding a silver charm necklace with various pendants. Her right hand, with red heart-shaped nail polish and a gold ring, is resting on her thigh.

Event Design & Experiential Design

Atmosphere, form, and intention

We design environments and experiences that consider space, movement, and narrative. From table styling to immersive installations, this work focuses on creating meaningful atmospheres rather than spectacle.

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An elegant table arrangement with floating candles, glassware, decorative plants, and a draped cloth against a black curtain backdrop.
An indoor wedding altar with cream-colored draped fabric, two flower arrangements with red flowers on tall white stands, and a large window with curtains behind the altar. The room has dark green walls, wooden furniture, and hanging lantern-style lights.

Our work spans bespoke garments, intimate experiences, and collaborative design. Each offering begins through a dedicated inquiry path.