Jill Andrews Gowns

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Sixteen years of couture craftsmanship and a philosophy built around the individual client define Jill Andrews Gowns, a women-owned custom bridal atelier in Baltimore. From its founding, the studio has pushed back against the mass-production model that dominates the modern bridal industry, choosing instead to design entirely around each bride — prioritizing movement, comfort and body inclusivity over rigid, standardized silhouettes.

That client-centered approach extends to the culture of the studio itself, which was intentionally built as an open, transparent space. Custom dressmaking and heirloom restoration, work that involves carefully disassembling and reimagining vintage family gowns for modern brides, requires months of intimate collaboration. The studio has become a multigenerational gathering place where brides, mothers and grandmothers feel heard and celebrated throughout the process.

The craft at Jill Andrews Gowns traces its roots to a personal lineage. A grandmother and great-aunt, both masterful seamstresses, passed their skills to the studio’s founder and gifted her the Singer Featherweight sewing machine she used to create her earliest gowns. Running an independent, women-led business keeps that handcrafted tradition alive.

The studio’s resilience was tested when a three-alarm fire tore through its historic Hampden location, destroying imported silks, vintage lace, French silk flowers, 16 years of custom patterns and specialized equipment. The recovery effort drew an outpouring of support from fellow female entrepreneurs, local vendors and former brides, a community response that allowed the studio to rebuild and continue forward.

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This profile is part of The Daily Record's In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses in Maryland list for 2026. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. See the full list at thedailyrecord.com.