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Twilight Couture

Dark fantasy crowns and accessories for the romantically unconventional

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Name: Bex
Pronouns: She/Her
Based: Manchester
Covers: Everywhere
Summary: Twilight Couture creates handcrafted gothic and fantasy-inspired headwear, crowns and wearable art for alternative brides, performers and lovers of dark romance. Inspired by folklore, mythology and ethereal beauty, each piece is designed and handmade in the UK using ornate metalwork, dramatic silhouettes and romantic detailing to create truly unforgettable statement accessories.

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