Private Commissions
Your story, individually designed.
His & Hers couple concepts lead our wedding work. Individual garments remain available, with scope and investment agreed in writing.
The material language
The feeling begins
with the fabric.
Fluid bridal silk. Sculptural satin. Fine Italian wool. Explore three material tiers for each look, from considered foundations to rare textures — then bring your preferences into a private design conversation.
Material budgets and finished commission investments are distinct. Every selection is subject to samples, sourcing and a tailored quote.
House of Dr. Lucas · Wear Your Story
His & Hers. The True Story.
Two people. One shared narrative. Individually designed wardrobes, from a bespoke bridal gown to a tailored suit or tuxedo and shirt where scoped. Each look honours its wearer; together, they tell one true story.
Private Narrative Garment
A suit, jacket, formalwear piece, or milestone garment built around one person's body, occasion, and story.
From $750
Womenswear
Modern tailoring and statement pieces shaped for authority, identity, culture, and personal becoming.
From $750
Wedding Wardrobe Creative Direction
Creative direction and coordinated details — story linings, embroidery, keepsakes — for a couple or wedding party. Not a completed gown-and-tux package; bespoke gown plus groom suit or tuxedo starts with couple concept packages from $5,000 (see Weddings).
From $1,250
Family Story Commission
Heritage, migration, remembrance, or achievement translated into garments, textiles, objects, and archives.
From $1,500
Limited Editions
Cultural, sport, artistic, and place-based capsules released in controlled, numbered quantities.
Quoted per edition
Selected Objects
Scarves, pocket squares, leather goods, garment bags, presentation boxes, and heirloom details.
Quoted per object
What you receive.
- A private discovery conversation with the designer
- Written creative direction for your piece
- Silhouette, cloth, and interior narrative selection
- Fittings and alterations through delivery
- A provenance record for the finished work
- Final presentation and documentation
What is quoted separately.
- Travel and accommodation for out-of-city fittings
- Third-party production beyond the agreed scope
- Rush timelines, when the schedule allows
- Photography, film, and print production
- Shipping, duties, and customs for international delivery
Signature Detail
The interior reveals the story.
Maps of the places that made you, vows in your own handwriting, dates, photographs, embroidery, and personal symbols can be carried inside the garment — restrained on the outside, biography within.
Engagements
Private Narrative Garment
A one-of-one suit, jacket, formalwear piece, or milestone garment developed around your identity, body, occasion, and story.
Starting at $750
Timeline set in written proposal
Wedding Wardrobe Creative Direction
Creative direction and coordinated details — story linings, embroidery, keepsakes and styling direction — for a couple, relatives or the wedding party. Not a completed bespoke gown-and-tux couple package.
Excludes a made-to-order bridal gown and groom suit or tuxedo. Garments are quoted separately: individual pieces from $750, or coordinated couple concept packages from $5,000 as a tailored proposal.
Starting at $1,250
Timeline set in written proposal
Wedding Design Direction
Design direction only: a wedding narrative developed across wardrobe direction, visual language, personal details, keepsakes, invitations, guest touchpoints, and selected elements of the experience.
Dr. Lucas provides creative direction and narrative cohesion. Specialist partners execute technical production, hospitality, floral work, logistics, lighting, and venue operations. Does not include a made-to-order multi-piece wardrobe; garments, production and third-party vendor costs are quoted separately.
Starting at $2,000
Timeline set in written proposal
Family Story Commission
A personal or family commission created around heritage, migration, remembrance, achievement, or generational legacy.
Available commission structures. Scope is defined together during discovery.
Starting at $1,500
Timeline set in written proposal
Brand and Cultural Collaboration
Selected collaborations with athletes, artists, founders, institutions, sports organizations, schools, hotels, and global brands.
Available commission structures. Not every deliverable listed has been produced to date.
Starting at $2,000
Defined per engagement
Frequently asked.
Where is the work produced?
Designed and creatively directed by Dr. Lucas, then produced with selected atelier and specialist partners under the house's quality standards.
How many fittings should I expect?
The number and format of fittings, measurement support and any travel are confirmed in your tailored proposal.
Can you work with clients outside Chicago?
Yes. The house works globally. Travel is quoted separately when in-person fittings are required at your location.
How does payment work?
Payment terms are confirmed in your written proposal and agreement; no standard deposit is promised here.
Will my commission be published?
Only with recorded permission. You may choose public, anonymous, imagery-only, or fully private.