Costarellos Embellished Gowns: Crystal Embroidery, Beading and Feathers

Embellishment is the core of the Costarellos house style. Founded in Athens in 1998 by Christos Costarellos, the label designs and produces in house, and the most expensive Costarellos gowns at Coveti are the ones covered in crystal embroidery and beading. Four of the most embellished are at Costarellos at Coveti now, from the Brona beaded lace gown at $3,670 to the Belina crystal column gown at $5,470. They sit in our wider edit of designer evening gowns.

Quick answer

• Crystal embroidery: the Belina column gown in black ($5,470) and the Mellorie gown in light rose ($5,370).
• Beading: the Brona beaded lace crepe gown in black ($3,670).
• Crystal fringe and feathers: the Renia gown in black ($4,800), new for Fall Winter 2026.
• A smaller option: the Marice embroidered crystals pencil skirt ($2,430).

Crystal, beads and feathers: what you are paying for

Crystal embroidery means individual crystals stitched onto the fabric in a pattern, which takes far longer than a printed shine and gives a deeper sparkle. Beading uses glass beads, often sewn into lace, which adds weight and makes a gown hang straight. Feathers add movement rather than shine. All three raise the price, and all three are why these gowns cost more than the plain crepe and georgette styles from the same house. For more on value, read is Costarellos a luxury brand.

The four gowns

1. Belina Embroidered Crystals Column Gown in Black

$5,470. A column gown covered in crystal embroidery, in black. Fit note: True to size. The most formal gown in the current Costarellos edit.

2. Mellorie Embroidered Crystals Gown in Light Rose

$5,370. Crystal embroidery on a light rose gown. Fit note: True to size.

3. Brona Beaded Lace Crepe Gown in Black

$3,670. Beaded lace over crepe, in black. Fit note: True to size.

4. Renia French Tulle Feathers Gown in Black

$4,800. French tulle with crystal fringe and feathers. Fit note: True to size. More in Costarellos feather gowns.

Costarellos embellished pieces compared

Source: Costarellos product pages (Details and Sizing tabs), read 15 November 2026. Prices are Coveti list prices in US dollars.

How to wear an embellished gown

Treat the gown as the jewellery. Small studs, no necklace and one ring are enough. A plain satin shoe and a simple clutch keep the line clean. Hair off the shoulders shows the embroidery at the neckline. If you want embellishment at a smaller scale, the Marice crystal pencil skirt with a black silk blouse gives the same craft for a dinner.

Caring for crystal and beaded gowns

Store embellished gowns flat in a breathable box, with tissue between the folds. Hanging lets the weight of the crystals stretch the fabric over time. Dry clean only, with a specialist who handles beaded eveningwear. Check for loose threads before each wear and secure them at once.

Wearing it around the world

United Kingdom and Europe: winter black tie means a long wool coat over the gown and a closed pump; sheer black tights are fine under a long hem. North America: gala season runs from November to February, and a gown with a cover for the shoulders works for both the ceremony and the dinner. Gulf states: evening dress codes often ask for covered shoulders and arms, so pair a sleeveless gown with a long sleeve bolero and a wrap, and choose floor length. Australia: the party season falls in summer, so the lighter georgette gowns suit outdoor evenings better than velvet. Coveti ships Costarellos worldwide.

How Costarellos sizing works

Costarellos cuts in French sizes, FR 34 to FR 46 for most gowns. Subtract 28 for the UK size: FR 36 is a UK 8 and a US 4. Most styles carry the house note “true to size”, and the model on the brand site is 180cm wearing FR 36. Where a style fits differently, the note on the product page says so, and the table above repeats it. For measurements, read the Costarellos size guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most expensive Costarellos gown at Coveti?

The Belina Embroidered Crystals Column Gown, at $5,470, is the most expensive Costarellos gown in the current edit.

Why are embellished gowns more expensive?

Crystal embroidery, beading and feather work are slow, skilled processes, and each adds materials and hours to the gown.

Are Costarellos gowns made in house?

Yes. Costarellos designs and produces its collections in house in Athens, where the house was founded in 1998.

How should I store a beaded gown?

Flat, in a breathable box with tissue between the folds. Hanging stretches the fabric under the weight of the beads.

What jewellery goes with an embellished gown?

Very little: small earrings and one ring. The embroidery already does the work of a necklace.

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