Couture Vista House

Founder & Creative Director of Couture Vista

Lena van Lier founded Couture Vista in Seattle with a vision to merge timeless elegance and modern artistry. With a love for fine fabrics and couture craftsmanship, she creates bespoke pieces that celebrate individuality, confidence, and authentic beauty.

Jennifer SmithPurely handmade customization


At Couture Vista, every creation is a testament to artistry and individuality. From the first sketch to the final stitch, each piece is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, using only the finest fabrics from Italy and France. Your garment is not just made — it is sculpted, tailored with precision and passion, ensuring that every detail reflects your unique story and elegance.

Silk、Cashmere、Lace、Chiffon、Satin


Couture Vista crafts bespoke designs exclusively with the finest fabrics from Italy and France, tailored uniquely for you.

brand
Brand Positioning:
Couture Vista — A Seattle-based private haute couture studio, dedicated to handcrafted designs with the finest fabrics from Italy and France.

Brand Story:
Founded by Lena van Lier, Couture Vista blends European couture traditions with the natural elegance of Seattle.
Vista  symbolizes perspective — each piece is a unique expression of individuality and craftsmanship.

Brand Vision
To grow from Seattle into an internationally recognized couture brand, making haute couture not just fashion, but a way of life — where elegance and artistry define individuality.

Isabella Conti

master tailor

Clara Moreau brings over two decades of expertise in haute couture, shaping Couture Vista’s reputation for elegance and refinement. Trained in Paris ateliers, she mastered the art of handcrafting gowns and tailoring pieces that embody timeless sophistication. Her philosophy: every stitch is a dialogue between fabric and the woman who wears it. Clara has designed and tailored bespoke garments for clients across Europe and the U.S., celebrated for her attention to detail, her passion for fine fabrics, and her ability to translate individuality into couture.

Sofia Bellini

color master

Aurélie Garnier is Couture Vista’s master of colors, known for her intuitive sense of harmony and her ability to transform fabric into emotion. Educated at École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, she blends fine art principles with haute couture aesthetics, guiding clients toward palettes that embody individuality and timeless elegance. Her philosophy: colors are more than shades — they are expressions of personality, mood, and story. Aurélie has collaborated on countless bespoke gowns and suits, ensuring that every creation resonates not only in design but also in emotional depth.

Giulia Bianchi

board member

As the Design Director and a member of the board at Couture Vista, Élise Fontaine embodies the fusion of vision, artistry, and leadership. Educated in Paris and Milan, she cultivated her expertise in haute couture houses before joining Couture Vista, where she now shapes the brand’s creative identity. Her design philosophy is rooted in elegance with modern innovation, ensuring every collection reflects both timeless craftsmanship and contemporary relevance. Élise oversees the atelier’s artistic direction, guiding a team of artisans to create bespoke garments that resonate with individuality and sophistication.

  • 10th Ave, Pike/Pine, Seattle