ABOUT THE ATELIER
Intended Atelier is a Los Angeles bridal house specializing in avant-garde veils and commissioned couture garments.
Born from the worlds of luxury craftsmanship and Hollywood costume, Intended brings together an unconventional design sensibility and the technical expertise of artisans whose careers have been devoted to making the extraordinary possible.
Each piece is conceived with equal consideration for its visual presence and the intricacies of its construction. From the weight and movement of the fabric to the smallest embellishment, every detail contributes to the character of the finished garment.
OUR POINT OF VIEW
We believe a wedding should make room for everything that makes a person who they are.
The woman arriving at the altar brings with her a lifetime of influences, affections, contradictions, and convictions. Her sense of style has been shaped long before this occasion, and we believe it deserves to be recognized in all its complexity.
At Intended, we are drawn to the relationship between romance and individuality, ceremony and self-expression. There is something profoundly beautiful about the permanence of a promise made in a moment that passes so quickly.
We create garments that honor the significance of that moment, embracing the theatrical, the intimate, and the deeply personal.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND INTENDED
Amanda
Founding Design Director
At the heart of Intended's design and construction is Amanda Linder, whose career spans decades of work in Hollywood costume production and couture garment making.
An accomplished patternmaker and specialist in complex garment construction, Amanda brings an exceptional understanding of form, proportion, structure, and movement to the atelier.
Her experience translating ambitious costume designs into wearable garments informs the technical foundation of Intended's collections. Under her direction, intricate embellishment, unconventional silhouettes, and elaborate constructions are developed with the precision and ingenuity that have defined her career.
Natasha Marie
Founding Creative Director
Natasha leads Intended's creative direction, bringing a background in fashion, beauty, image-making, and brand development to the house.
Her work shapes Intended's visual identity, editorial language, and the artistic world surrounding each collection, establishing a distinct point of view that extends from the garments themselves to the way they are photographed, presented, and experienced.
Together, these disciplines create an ongoing dialogue between artistic expression and the practical intelligence required to bring an ambitious design to life.
THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION
Hollywood costume making demands an unusual combination of imagination and precision. A garment must hold its shape, respond to movement, withstand close examination, and remain convincing from every angle.
These principles are integral to the way we approach our craft.
The construction of an elaborate veil presents its own technical challenges. Embellishments must be balanced against the delicacy of the tulle. Weight must be distributed without compromising movement. Structure, proportion, and finishing must work together to achieve the intended silhouette.
Our atelier brings the accumulated knowledge of experienced costume and couture artisans to these considerations, combining traditional techniques with inventive approaches to construction.
Behind every finished piece are countless decisions, adjustments, and details that may never be fully understood by the person wearing it, but are essential to the way it looks and feels.
MADE IN LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles has a remarkable history of turning imagination into something tangible. Behind its most memorable images are generations of artists and craftspeople who have devoted their lives to the disciplines of costume, tailoring, embellishment, and design.
Intended is shaped by that same creative environment.
Our garments are individually made to order in Los Angeles, with the personal attention and technical consideration each commission deserves.
We welcome the opportunity to create pieces that carry meaning beyond their materials, including personal details and heirlooms that connect the occasion to the people and histories that came before it.
A veil may be worn for a single day, but its significance can endure for generations.