007: From Wedding Dress to Wearable Memory Dahlia Branch from Remnants of Love

What if your wedding dress didn’t have to live in a box forever?That’s the question designer Dahlia Branch set out to answer when she launched Remnants of Love — a bespoke lingerie label turning wedding dress offcuts into handcrafted, wearable keepsakes.After years working in bridal fashion and events, Dahlia saw the same story play out time and time again: brides spending thousands on a gown they’d wear once, then hide away. Meanwhile, metres of fine silk and lace were being cut off and quietly discarded during alterations. So she decided to rewrite the ending.By transforming those discarded remnants into beautiful, custom lingerie, Dahlia gives brides a way to carry the memory of their day forward — something they can wear time and time again.Every piece is handmade in London, stitched from the same fabrics that once walked down the aisle, turning “the dress you’ll never wear again” into something timeless, personal, and full of meaning.In this episode, Georgie Brown and Dahlia talk about:How a childhood love of wedding dresses turned into a business ideaThe surprising amount of waste created by bridal alterationsWhy lingerie made from your dress fabric feels emotionally powerfulThe craftsmanship (and comfort) behind each Remnants of Love pieceWhat it takes to build a luxury, sustainable fashion brand from scratchHow Dahlia is giving new life to wedding traditions — one stitch at a timeWhether you’re planning a wedding, designing your dream dress, or just love hearing from creative founders finding purpose in overlooked places, this episode will make you see bridal fashion in a whole new way.Key Takeaways:A sentimental twist on sustainability: Remnants of Love reimagines wedding waste as a wearable keepsake.Luxury meets purpose: Each piece is custom-made from your own dress offcuts — handcrafted, personal, and designed to last.Rewear your memories: Bridal lingerie becomes a tangible reminder of love, made to be worn, not boxed away.Beyond the big day: From alterations to anniversaries, Dahlia’s brand gives every gown a second life.Built with intention: Every item is handmade in London using couture techniques and high-end materials for lasting quality.Ready-to-wear for everyone: Her new Knotted Love Letters collection offers a way for any woman to own a piece of the brand — even if the wedding’s long over.Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 — From childhood sketches to bridal design02:30 — Why wedding dresses end up forgotten05:10 — The waste no one talks about: bridal offcuts08:45 — The spark behind Remnants of Love12:00 — How bespoke lingerie preserves memory16:00 — The power of emotional sustainability20:40 — Why repurposing doesn’t mean cutting up your dress24:30 — The design process: from sketch to stitch28:00 — Made in London: craftsmanship and care32:00 — The cost of couture and value of slow fashion36:00 — The launch of Knotted Love Letters ready-to-wear40:00 — Client stories that stay with you44:00 — The community behind the brand47:00 — Startup shoutout: Let’s Fund HerLinks & Resources:Remnants of Love — Website | Instagram Discover Startups — TikTok | YouTube | Instagram | Newsletter

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