Salvaged
by Britt
Custom Reworked Fashion Design
Bespoke Bridal
Repairs & Reworked Vintage
Upcycled Heirloom Items
Process
The
Step 1
Client Intake Form Fill out the form online to the best of your ability.
Step 2
Phone / Video Consultation
We begin with a personal design consultation to discuss your vision, timeline, budget, and inspiration. This is where we get to know each other and ensure we’re a great fit.
Step 3
Sketch Review
Based on our consultation, I’ll sketch 5-10 custom designs. We review the details together, make refinements, and finalize the design before moving forward. This is when you will get an estimate for the project.
Step 4
Send or Pick Up Dress
Measurements are confirmed and materials are sourced. Depending on location, the original garment you want to rework is either picked up in person or sent to my studio in Denver, Colorado.
Step 5
Sewn Samples / Fittings (In-Person or Virtual)
You’ll try on sewn samples or the garment-in-progress during fittings. Adjustments are made for fit, structure, and comfort, ensuring the design comes to life as imagined.
Step 6
Final Fitting & Payment
The final fitting perfects every detail—from hem to finishing touches—so your garment fits flawlessly and feels truly made for you. Pay your final invoice through the website - Stripe
Book
a free design consultation
Interested in creating something custom together?
Book a free design consultation below and fill out included the client inquiry form. I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!
About
the designer
Britt Gates-Kayyem is the founder and head designer of Salvage Lifestyle and Salvaged by Britt, a design studio rooted in sustainability, craftsmanship, and storytelling through clothing.
Raised in Los Angeles, Britt went on to study at the University of Pennsylvania before moving to New York City to earn her degree in fashion design from Parsons. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched Salvage with a mission to challenge traditional ideas of fashion by transforming repurposed and existing garments into refined, contemporary designs.
Salvage is built on the belief that meaningful design can extend the life of clothing while honoring its history. Britt’s recent work has focused on bridal and heirloom reworks—most notably transforming mothers’ and grandmothers’ wedding dresses into modern, one-of-a-kind pieces that preserve memory while creating something entirely new.
Britt works closely with each client to create thoughtful, intentional designs and welcomes new collaborations and inquiries.
