Clio Peppiatt

Clio Peppiatt

Clio Peppiatt makes eveningwear that treats embroidery as both craft and mischief. Hand-drawn motifs, dense beading and tiny dresses turn party dressing into something closer to a portable art project. The gowns bring the drama, but the smaller pieces keep the conversation moving.

The Mini, Fully Embellished

Clio Peppiatt’s mini dresses are the label’s calling card, but the appeal is in the labor as much as the hemline. Peppiatt launched her label in 2015 after studying textiles and womenswear, and her work draws on embroidery skills learned from her grandmother and a family history that includes lace-making. Every motif feels drawn before it is dressed.

Gowns For The Entrance

The gowns take that same handwork to a longer, more theatrical line. Peppiatt began her business from a London bedroom, building a language of beading and embroidery that could feel celebratory, sexy and slightly subversive at once. A gown is the right choice when the event has a real entrance, not merely a dress code.

The Details Do The Work

The separates and accents are where the craft becomes easier to live with. A beaded top, skirt or cape can bring the same texture to a quieter outfit, while the veil and tote make the label’s sense of humor impossible to miss. Start with one decorated piece and keep the rest of the look deliberately plain.

Our honest take

Our honest take is that Clio Peppiatt is for nights when being noticed is part of the plan. The handwork makes the pieces feel special, but it also means the clothes deserve more care than a quick impulse buy. If you take one thing away, choose the item that gives you a story to tell before anyone asks where you got it.