Born in Australia to British parents, Verity has been making dress dreams come true for the past 5 years! She began drawing intricate dress designs and accessories at eight years old and started sewing at 13, later taking summer fashion classes at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).  While studying for her BFA in Fashion Design at Moore College of Art & Design, she showed her first collection at New York Fashion Week, starting her brand in 2018 after graduation. Her work has been showcased at the Century 21 Department Store and other local venues in Philadelphia. Although sought after by fashion houses in New York, Verity wanted more creative control of her own designs so she decided to start her own couture business.

I’ve sewn my whole life, whether it was quilts like my grandma, or clothes like my mom taught me. When I was six my mom taught me to crochet, and when I was old enough she taught me to sew on the machine. It has been my joy and my therapy my whole life. 3 years ago I was in a crafting rut. I went to Joann’s to find inspiration. I found a pattern for an 18th century gown and wonderful fabric. Once I started I could not stop! 3 years and 70+ gowns later I am addicted to creating historical and fantasy gowns in my little sewing room. 

A seamstress by trade, the fantasy and medieval universe has always inspired me. From the beginning, the armor and clothes worn by the characters of fantasy films or video games have occupied most of my thoughts. I love imagining concepts and seeing them come to life. Starting with a sketch or an idea, selecting the materials and seeing it all become reality is absolutely fantastic.

In 2016, I had the idea of ​​creating an armor and costume design workshop. I never found the style or even the detail I wanted in the products that already existed on the market. In addition, there were not many items for women and especially not in my size. So I decided to create Atelier Feral with my partner. Since then, we have been creating custom creations together using techniques that we have learned ourselves.