COUTURE INSIDER | Kendall Jenner in a custom-made beaded gown by Givenchy Haute Couture for the Met Gala 2021

If you have always looked at the red-carpet beaded gowns worn by top celebrities and wondered how they are made—and what the little secret techniques behind their flawless finish are—then this custom-made sheer Givenchy gown, worn by Kendall Jenner to the Met Gala 2021, has probably caught your eye.

Givenchy, one of the most well-known and influential names in fashion, has created iconic gowns over the years that have taken hundreds of thousands of hours to make. This gown, made to measure for Kendall Jenner, is one of them.

Thousands of delicate crystals were hand-beaded onto the sheer, skin-toned fabric, covering the bodice and continuing all the way down to the impressive floor-grazing train, creating a mermaid-like silhouette.

The neckline is highlighted with an encrusted collar, and the shoulders are adorned with an impressive handmade decoration. To complete the sheer look, a skin-toned corset and panties are worn underneath.

This haute couture gown was made using sophisticated couture sewing techniques.

If you want to create the same look and avoid some of the most common mistakes, watch this video:

In this video, Jehan Mir—the leading couturier behind spectacular dresses for Gucci, Elie Saab, Ralph & Russo, and many others—shares crucial beading tips and explains what to avoid when beading on a stand.

The video is very short, but it is packed with game-changing tips. If couture is your passion and you want to create gowns like these for your clients, make sure to watch it.