Designer dresses made in Cape Town, South Africa and exclusively available in Frankfurt

South African designer, Elbeth Gillis, is known for her timeless and bespoke designs. Elbeth and her team create their magic in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. Every gown is carefully designed and crafted with luxurious bridal fabrics to ensure quality and a flawless fit for the bride. Brides looking to mix and match styles, gorgeous separates are available and can be customisable to your needs and wants.

Classic Chic

Poppy is a simple, yet classic wedding gown in crepe material, with a V-neck and V-back line complemented with plunging side insets. For a mix-and-match look, pair Poppy with a subtle pearl beaded belt, an off-the-shoulder crepe collar for a more formal look (civil wedding), or a flare tulle skirt for a little more of a romantic look. Poppy is also available in Elbeth’s curve collection.

Starting from €1700

Lead time 4-6 months

Classic Chic with pearl sleeve and pearl belt

Poppy is a simple, yet classic wedding gown in crepe material, with a V-neck and V-back line complemented with plunging side insets. For a mix-and-match look, pair Poppy with a subtle pearl beaded belt, an off-the-shoulder crepe collar for a more formal look (civil wedding), or a flare tulle skirt for a little more of a romantic look. Poppy is also available in Elbeth’s curve collection.

Starting from €2000

Lead time 4-6 months

Something Unique

Hadley is a scoop-neck wedding dress with dramatic pleating on the bodice and a wrap-skirt with a sexy slit. This exquisite gown can be worn with a simple belt, or for a different look add off-shoulder straps, a beautifully beaded belt or an oversized organza bow.

Starting from €2100

Lead time 4-6 months

Couture Lace Gown

Devin is pure couture & elegance with long sleeves for cooler wedding days, a soft boat neckline and low V-back with buttons.

Starting from €2000

Lead time 4-6 months

Feminine Chic Botanical inspired Lace

From Elbeth’s latest collection, Iris is a modern and chic A-line gown with a botanical flare. This gorgeous gown is lightweight and perfect for warmer wedding locations, and can be worn with or without the sleeves (for those summer weddings / location weddings). A custom veil with the floral stitching can be made to finish off this chic lace wedding look.

Starting from €2500

Lead time 4-6 months

Classic (yet so modern) Ball Gown

For the classic and defined, Charlotte is a strapless ball gown made with opulent lush Mikado. Charlotte gown features hidden pockets for your lipstick, and a side front slit to add a touch of sexiness and style. Bring your own sense of style by pairing this wedding gown with a floral beaded belt, an off-the-shoulder collar, or an eye-catching over sized bow.

Starting from €2800

Lead time 4-6 months

Classic Mikado Gown with shoulder collar and bow

For the classic and defined, Charlotte is a strapless ball gown made with opulent lush Mikado. Charlotte gown features hidden pockets for your lipstick, and a side front slit to add a touch of sexiness and style. Bring your own sense of style by pairing this wedding gown with a floral beaded belt, an off-the-shoulder collar, or an eye-catching over sized bow.

Starting from €3000

Lead time 4-6 months

Milk & Honey

From Elbeth’s Milk & Honey bridal collection, Linda bodice is a stunning silk bodice with a soft sweetheart neckline and delicate spaghetti straps (removable as well), the bodice is paired with a soft and feminine Shelby skirt.

Starting from €1300

Lead time 6 months

Modern with a touch of elegance

Classic designs never really go out of fashion! Inspired by the glamour of the 1940’s, Carmen is a figure-hugging wedding gown in stretch satin and is the essence of understated beauty. This dress has a modern square neckline with delicate straps and a captivating V-backline. You can pair Carmen with a dramatic mikado overskirt or an oversized organza bow. Carmen exudes sophistication, comfort and charm.

Starting from €2800

Lead time 4-6 months

1940’s inspired (yes, its making a comeback)

Classic designs never really go out of fashion! Inspired by the glamour of the 1940’s, Carmen is a figure-hugging wedding gown in stretch satin and is the essence of understated beauty. This dress has a modern square neckline with delicate straps and a captivating V-backline. You can pair Carmen with a dramatic mokado overskirt or an oversized organza bow. Carmen exudes sophistication, comfort and charm.

Starting from €2100

Lead time 4-6 months

Alluring Bride

This dress is the one for the gentle and sophisticated bride. If you would love a dress accentuate only your neck line but show some skin at the back, this dress is perfect. Victoria is a fitted crepe dress with a soft and elegant neck line. The lace cap sleeves are resplendent with delicate hand beading.

Starting from €1800

Lead time 4-6 months

Sleeves Affair

From Elbeth’s Desire collection, Madelyn gown is re imagined and suitable for a winter affair. Paired with shoulder-accentuating ball sleeves perfect for colder wedding months. You can also pair Madelyn dress with a full tulle skirt for an ever more bridal flair to your bridal outfit.

Starting from €1800

Lead time 4-6 months

A-line elegance

For the bride looking for a figure hugging and timeless gown, Madelyn is sure to accentuate your figure and add a soft touch with its sweetheart cup neckline. You can pair Madelyn with an intricate over the shoulder lace collar and detachable flare tulle skirt that can easily be clipped on for your ceremony, or even an oversized silk bow for a dramatic look.

Starting from €1600

Lead time 4-6 months