"Your dress. Nobody else's at your school!"
Getting to us from Islington
A little over twenty-four miles, about fifty minutes by car. The usual route is the A1 and the M1, then the A414 into Hemel Hempstead.
Schools we work with in Islington
The secondary schools in the borough of Islington whose girls we would like to hear from:
- Arts and Media School Islington
- City of London Academy Highbury Grove
- City of London Academy Islington
- City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
- Highbury Fields School
- Lift Beacon High
- North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
- St Aloysius' College
- St Mary Magdalene Academy
One style per school, and it is hers. We sell each style to only one girl at each school. Once it is registered to her school, no other girl there can buy it from us, which is why coming early makes such a difference.
We are also looking for Prom Ambassadors for 2027: Year 11 and Year 13 girls who love getting ready as much as the night itself. Girls from Islington are very welcome to apply. Apply to be a Prom Ambassador.
Doing it in one visit
Many girls choose on the day. They come with a rough idea of what they like, try a handful of styles and leave with the dress registered to their school. Where it suits, we can also look at sending the dress to you by secure courier rather than you making the journey back for it — it is worth asking your stylist about at the fitting. Alterations would then be arranged locally.
The 2027 collection
Hundreds of exclusive styles, sizes 4XS to 14W, from £199. Ball gowns, fitted and mermaid, A-line, sequin and embellished, satin and couture — styles you will not find in the high-street chains, and never sold twice into the same school.
What Islington families ask us
Is it worth coming from Islington?
If she wants a style no other girl at her school can buy from us, yes. We sell each style to only one girl at each school, a promise very few shops make.
Do we need an appointment?
Yes. Appointments are free and last an hour, one-to-one with a stylist, so she has the stylist’s full attention for the whole visit.
How long is the drive?
A little over twenty-four miles, about fifty minutes by car. The usual route is the A1 and the M1, then the A414 into Hemel Hempstead.
How early should we book?
As early as you can. Each style is sold to only one girl at each school, so the popular ones start closing early in the season.
Further reading
- How do we keep the day calm? A few practical tips for mums shopping with their daughters. Mums: Tips for a Stress-Free Prom Dress Shopping Experience
- Where did prom come from? From debutante balls to the big night. The History of the Prom
- How easy is it to get to Hemel Hempstead? Our travel guide covers the journey in. Dress Shopping in Hemel Hempstead: Easy Travel Guide
Neighbouring towns
We also welcome girls from Hackney, Camden, Haringey and Westminster.
Book your fitting
Appointments are free and last an hour, one-to-one with a stylist, at our boutique at Unit 7 Riverside, Hemel Hempstead. Sizes run from 4XS to 14W and prices start at £199. A £99 deposit holds the dress, and the balance can be spread over interest-free instalments, completed before she collects it.