Chrisanne Clover
Chrisanne Clover Made in London
London, a global hub for fashion and dance, has been the heart of Chrisanne Clover for over three decades. It is here, in this inspiring city, that we proudly design and create Chrisanne Clover Couture dresses, which adorn dance floors worldwide. Each dress is meticulously handcrafted to cater to the unique needs of the dancer, crafted from only the best Chrisanne Clover fabrics, trimmings, and the finest Swarovski® crystals.
The handcrafted nature of Chrisanne Clover Couture in London is of utmost importance. London is recognized globally for its commitment to quality, and we embody that standard. With nearly 3 decades of expertise infused into each dress made, every gown is unique and tailored specifically for the client. We use only the best Chrisanne Clover fabrics and Swarovski® crystals, supported by a dedicated team that ensures exceptional service, design and quality of product, making us proud to offer one of the finest experiences available worldwide.
The union flag represents quality, luxury and sophistication, and we were eager to incorporate it into our Made in London logo for immediate recognition. We take pride in our identity – subtle yet powerful – and we believe we have utilized the union flag within our branding in manner that truly reflects this essence.
We go beyond merely selling a dress; we offer an experience that invites you to be a part of something special. Many of our clients return time and again, eager to relive this unique journey with us.
We have dressed an incredible amount of talented dancers and champions over the years including iconic ladies such as Loraine Barry, Charlotte Jorgensen, Joane Bolton, Morena Colagreco, Carolina Yiling Tan, Monica Nigro, Natascha Karabey to the present day world Ballroom champion … Irina Cherepanova.
Each bespoke couture Ballroom dress contains around 40m of fabric, over 10,000 fine cut crystals from Swarovski®, combined with hours of hard work that makes each couture garment unique and one of a kind.
We have a fantastic couture team here at Chrisanne Clover who are all experts in their own field. We can have up to 6 people working on one dress at different points in its life. The pure construction of a dress can take 16-36 hours to make up a garment. It can also take an incredible 8 to 36 hours of crystallizing, depending on the complexity of the design. Our embellisher artists place each crystal by hand, using only the best Swarovski crystals.’
Giles Hatch, Chrisanne Clover Director
With the grace and elegance embodied in each dress, you know you can always step onto the floor with confidence, wearing a gown that is exquisite in execution, glamorous in appearance and always stands out from the crowd.
Experience your one-of-a-kind journey with us and transform your dream dress into a reality – one that embodies beauty, exudes luxury, and is proudly British [email protected]
Chrisanne Clover Heritage
Renowned for his effervescent personality and entrepreneurial passion, Ronnie Li is one of the best-loved names in the world of Ballroom dancing and acquired Chrisanne Clover in 2015. But you won’t see his dazzling smile on the dance floor. Sure, at one time he had a go at competing, but he figured that his skills were better deployed in generating ideas and making things happen. Nowadays, based squarely on the business side of the footlights, he’s best known as Managing Director of Chrisanne Clover.
Introduced to the world of dance in China by his uncle, China’s ballroom star Philip Li, Ronnie grew up in Shanghai. Captivated by the ambition, drive and glamour of the dancing world Ronnie decided to take a bold step and move to London in 1995, the dance capital of the world, where he developed his business management skills at the dancewear company, Choice London.
Ronnie instantly fell in love with the dance business ‘I got myself more and more into it, my involvement was not just to make money but to make friends and make it enjoyable for myself. I am a very open person and I love to meet people from all over the world. I used to like seeing my friends and then they would give me orders and it combined the two beautifully.’
Ronnie Li’s first solo venture, Crystal Clover, had humble beginnings at a flat in Norbury, on the outskirts of London, but quickly spilled over into a shop nearby. In 2008, Crystal Clover Japan was born. By 2015, Ronnie Li had acquired Chrisanne, one of the best-known brands in the world of Ballroom dance; the two businesses merged to form Chrisanne Clover, a sparkling union that brought together innovation, knowledge, and heritage. In June the following year, the first Chrisanne Clover flagship store opened its doors in Shanghai.
Ronnie had known Chrisanne for many years. Although the two companies were competing in the same market Ronnie kept good relations with the Chrisanne team and prior to the merger the two businesses had in fact started to successfully work together on several projects. In 2015 the time was right for all parties, it was a textbook merger combining the strengths of two leading players in the industry and catapulting Ronnie into a number 1 position miles ahead of any other competitor.
Born from the frustration of sourcing fabrics to make dance dresses and the demand of the market, Chrisanne was born in 1986, set up by dancers Peter & Christina Dobner, and Hans & Anne Laxholm. Their combined knowledge and expertise became the early foundation of Chrisanne, and the basis for a corporate culture which focuses on dancers needs.
‘When we first started out the dance dresses had just changed from tutu dresses to long and flowing dresses and nobody knew how to make that look, or where to source the fabric. This is where we stepped in...’ Peter
A similar start as Crystal Clover, Chrisanne started in a 1 bedroom flat in Norbury but then grew rapidly to a head office and warehouse employing over 65 people and supplying dancing goods to more than 50 countries worldwide. This earned the business a place in the league of The Independents Top 100 companies in 1993 and 1995 as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK.
‘We have a great team at Chrisanne Clover, I am lucky enough to have very loyal people who have been working with myself and Peter, supporting us and the company for many years. Now I have a bigger platform to make and meet more friends. The excitement of being able to talk to people thousands of miles away to not only get an order, but to also make a friend is a huge achievement for me. I am very lucky.’ Ronnie
Ronnie Li lives by the mantra “Do what you love and then throw yourself into it fully, never stop improving yourself and the business, never be satisfied with being second best and – above all – make sure you have fun on the way!” And if the pandemic has anything to go by, now more than ever it is important to love what you do and surround yourself with positivity.
Blackpool Dance Festival Throwback 2025
With the Blackpool Dance Festival just around the corner from May 17th to 30th, a sense of nostalgia washes over us. We invite you to join us in reflecting on the exquisite couture we crafted at our London headquarters, which graced the bodies of world-class dancers at this legendary event.
As we look back, we remember the creativity and passion that went into each design, making this festival a memorable occasion for everyone involved. Let's celebrate the artistry and talent that have made the Blackpool Dance Festival a cherished highlight in the dance community.
2024
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Sophia wore this striking animal print Ballroom dress at the Blackpool Dance Festival in 2024. Animal print stretch net rests over a cappuccino bodice adorned with a flower detail on the right shoulder. Embellished with Swarovski® crystals in colours jet and light topaz.
2023
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Wearing our NEW colour Apple Green, Vilhelmina wowed on the dancefloor in her Chrisanne Clover Couture adorned with feathers. Beautifully embellished with Swarovski® crystals including colours white opal, peridot shimmer, citrus Green and Peridot.
2022
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Julia looked stunning in her butterceam couture with a cappuccino bodice adorned with Swarovski® crystals including colours crystal, crystal shimmer and white opal. Satin chiffon skirts trimmed with ostrich feather fringe, rests over organza underskirts.
2021
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Natascha dazzled on the dancefloor in the final with this striking White Ballroom dress featuring Ombre Sequinned Jersey on the sleeves and centre back, beautifully embellished with Swarovski® crystals including colours Light Sapphire Shimmer, Cystal and Crystal AB.
2019
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Natascha wore this majestic fishnet Ballroom dress for the final placing a fantastic 2nd place. Embellished with Swarovski® crystals including colours in crystal AB, crystal, crystal shimmer, silver shade, silver night, black diamond, jet hematite and jet.
2018
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For the final Monica wore a magnificent Cappuccino and White shaded Ballroom dress. Featuring stretch net over lycra with godets layered in shaded satin chiffon over white satin chiffon, with white organza underskirts. Embellished beautifully with Swarovski® crystals in crystal and crystal AB sew on’s.
Inside our London Headquarters
Inside Our London Headquarters: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour
As part of our ‘Made in London’ series, we are taking you behind the scenes of our London headquarters - a space where every Chrisanne Clover creation begins its journey.
For the first time, we have brought together our fabric warehouse, couture atelier, sales office, and photography studio under one roof. This move allows our teams to collaborate seamlessly, ensuring that from the moment a fabric is cut to the final Swarovski crystal being placed on a couture gown, everything happens right here in London.
A glimpse inside our London HQ
Every corner of our headquarters plays a role in bringing Chrisanne Clover designs to life.
- The warehouse – The centre of our operations, where our luxury fabrics are **cut, processed, and shipped** to customers worldwide. Every roll of fabric is carefully handled to ensure exceptional quality.
- The couture atelier – The space where our bespoke, made-to-measure gowns are designed and created by our expert dressmakers.
- The sales office – Our dedicated team is on hand to support dressmakers, designers, and dancers, offering guidance and expertise.
- The photography area – A dedicated space above the warehouse where we capture the latest collections, ensuring every detail of our fabrics and dancewear is showcased beautifully.
- Next door: Starlight Dance Studio – Sharing a space with one of the UK’s most renowned dance studios means we are surrounded by the energy and movement that inspire every Chrisanne Clover creation. Dancers travel from across the country (and world) to be taught, practice and perform at this studio, with dance lessons of all levels happening every day.
Discover more in our full headquarters tour:
Our Expanding London Warehouse
We are especially proud of our ever-expanding warehouse. Not only do we store and process orders, but all of our deliveries and returns are processed here as well. Our new space has allowed us to increase stock levels of our most popular fabric ranges, meaning we can now fulfil next-day deliveries on many orders that previously required extra time for sourcing or shipping. This is fantastic news for our UK customers, ensuring that fabric is available on demand with faster turnaround times than ever before.
Made in London, Designed for the World
Bringing all our teams together under one roof allows us to work more efficiently, innovate faster, and remain closely connected to the dance community** that inspires everything we do. Every Chrisanne Clover product carries the hallmark of British craftsmanship, ensuring dancers worldwide experience the finest couture and fabrics - designed and made in London.
Performance Fabrics and Couture Dancewear
Our most recent ‘Made in London’ campaign celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship behind our couture dancewear, each dress meticulously created by skilled dressmakers in London. In the world of performance dresses, design is only part of the equation; it’s the fabrics that truly bring them to life on the dance floor.
Every dancer’s performance is a combination of strength, grace, and precision. To support each movement, we rely on the finest performance fabrics, including one of our most sought-after materials, Lycra. Lycra’s renowned elasticity allows dancers to move freely, executing intricate routines without restriction. Whether it’s the fluidity required in a ballroom waltz or the sharp precision needed for contemporary dance, the right fabric enhances both form and function, ensuring dancers feel as confident as they look.
But Lycra is not the only high-performance fabric we use. We carefully select a range of fabrics to meet the unique demands of each dress and routine. Materials like stretch crepe, stretch net, and georgette are key to ensuring comfort, durability, and visual appeal. These fabrics, alongside Lycra, are the hero fabrics of our 2025 dancewear collection. Stretch crepe provides a beautiful structure and smooth finish, while stretch net adds texture and breathability, perfect for intricate movements. Georgette, known for its soft flow and elegance, brings an ethereal quality to each design. Together, these fabrics deliver maximum flexibility, breathability, and a flawless fit, allowing dancers to perform at their best without ever feeling restricted.
Durability is just as important as flexibility. Lycra retains its shape even after countless movements, ensuring that your dress remains just as striking after hours of performance as it did the first time you put it on. The 4 way stretch fabric provides a flattering fit that moves seamlessly with the body, supporting comfort and performance in equal measure. Whether it’s the subtle sheen of Lustre Lycra or the matte finish of Matt Lycra, the fabrics we use maintain their striking appearance throughout the dance, offering a beautiful balance of function and style.
Our couture dresses merge the rich tradition of couture tailoring with innovative performance fabric technology. Crafted by expert dressmakers in London, each dress combines the finest craftsmanship with the latest in high-performance materials like Lycra, stretch crepe, stretch net, and georgette. This careful fusion ensures that each piece not only meets the demands of performance but also stands as a statement of luxury design. The fabric works seamlessly with the dancer’s body, allowing full freedom of movement while maintaining the dress’s structure and elegance. Every detail, from the stitches to the seams to the fabric choice, is meticulously considered to create a garment that elevates both the art of dance and the art of dressmaking. The result is a couture dress that delivers exceptional comfort, durability, and timeless style.
Our "Made in London" campaign is a testament to the pride we take in our heritage. To us, being "Made in London" is not just a label - it’s a mark of the exceptional skill, dedication, and creativity that defines our work. London has long been a hub of craftsmanship and innovation, and for Chrisanne Clover, it’s where our couture dancewear is born. As Giles explains in our video, London is synonymous with precision, and each dress we create reflects this legacy. From the initial design to the final stitch, every piece is crafted by skilled dressmakers who blend traditional techniques with modern fabric technology. It’s this fusion that ensures each dress not only performs at the highest level but remains a stunning example of luxury design.
The 2025 dancewear collection continues this tradition, offering the same meticulous craftsmanship that has become synonymous with our couture pieces. Designed for both practice and performance, the new range brings together comfort, flexibility, and timeless style, with Lycra, stretch crepe, stretch net, and georgette woven into each design to ensure dancers experience maximum freedom of movement and lasting durability. Discover the 2025 collection here and experience the luxury, performance, and durability that defines the Chrisanne Clover brand.
Enjoy 20% off our two Lycra collections: Matt Lycra and Lustre Lycra fabric throughout March and elevate your dance wardrobe with the perfect blend of performance and elegance. Lustre Lycra features a subtle sheen that enhances the overall look of your design. In our collection, you’ll find more than 20 colours in Matt Lycra and over 15 colours in Lustre Lycra, with each shade perfectly colour-coordinated to our essential colour collection range.
Couture at the UK Open Dance Festival 2025
This January, dancers from across the globe gathered in the UK to participate in the renowned UK Open Dance Festival held in Bournemouth.
Our talented couture team put in a tremendous effort to create gowns for our sponsored dancers and customers, ensuring that each costume showcased the unique style and personality of the individual dancer, with every outfit adorned with sparkling Swarovski® crystals. Our couture designer Becky, gives us an insight into the inspirations behind each couture gown …
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Spearmint Final Ballroom Dress
For the final Irina wore this dazzling spearmint Ballroom dress adorned with ostrich feather boas and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours crystal blue, silk sage delite and laguna delite…
‘Inspired by Oscar de la Renta’s latest bridal collection and the movement of fringing on a soft ballroom skirt, this dress blends elegance with fluidity. The stoning embellishment, influenced by Kendall Jenner’s Givenchy gown at the Met Gala, enhances the cool spearmint tone. The overall look remains delicate yet striking, with a cohesive palette of cool-toned hues.’
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Red Ballroom Dress
In earlier rounds Irina wore this striking red Ballroom dress adorned with delicate lace dripping with beads and fringe and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours light siam, fire opal and scarlet. Complete with luxury ostrich feather boas draped gracefully over each arm.
‘A dramatic and gothic-inspired design featuring full-length sleeves and a bold boa detail across the biceps, cascading over the shoulders. Crystal chain accessories add edge, while the vintage open-weave net bodice, fully adorned with fire opal Swarovski crystals, crystal droppers, bead accents, and fringing, amplifies movement and elongates the silhouette.’
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White Final Ballroom Dress
For the final Anna wore this beautiful white halter neck Ballroom dress embellished with Swarovski crystals in colours crystal, electric white, white opal and crystal white pearls.
‘Designed for height and an hourglass silhouette, this dress features mirrored pearl and crystal embellishments that contour the body. The high halterneck leaves the shoulders and back open, while sweeping floats from the wrist and back add fluidity. The overall aesthetic channels 1920s–30s glamour with a modern twist.’
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Sassy Yellow Ballroom Dress
In earlier rounds Anna wore this vibrant Sassy Yellow Ballroom dress, adorned with ostrich feather fringe and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours jonquil, light topaz, sunshine delite and sunflower.
‘A bold, sassy take on yellow, this design balances warmth and vibrancy by incorporating sunflower and light topaz crystals near the face. The shading transitions into a voluminous Ofri skirt, creating a dynamic visual effect. Inspired by a wing pendant, the large geo floats and mirrored stoning enhance presence on the dance floor.’
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Wine Ballroom Dress
Vilhelmina wore this dazzling Wine Ballroom dress adorned with 3 dimensional petal shapes and embellished with Swarovski crystals including colours crystal AB, rose, fuchsia and light siam shimmer.
‘This design reimagines Vilhelmina’s past styles with fresh colors and an innovative underskirt. Long, twisting lycra cut-outs sculpt the body, complemented by cascading stoning in petal-like formations. Bondaweb petal and flower embellishments on the bust, hip, and wrist enhance the organic flow, while multi-layered floats and signature long gloves complete the look.’
For more information about any of the couture featured in this email, contact our couture team [email protected]
Breathe
Who are Chrisanne Clover?
Founded originally as Chrisanne in 1986, now Chrisanne Clover is a dynamic company rooted in the competitive ballroom dancing scene, specialising in high-quality dance fabrics and costumes. Founded by passionate dancers, the company has evolved to become a leader in its niche, committed to quality, innovation, and collaboration.
Their story ????
Chrisanne Clover was born from the shared vision of two dancing couples who noticed a big gap in the market for dance-specific fabrics. Before they came along, dancers often struggled to find matching materials across different shops, making costume creation a bit of a hassle. This challenge inspired them to create a one-stop solution for the dance community, making it easier for dancers to find everything they need in one place.
How they started ????
The journey began when the founders, driven by their passion for dance, decided to fill the void in the market.
As Giles Hatch, Executive Director, says, “We realised that creating costumes shouldn’t be a struggle; it should be an enjoyable part of the dance experience.”
By combining their expertise and insights from the competitive dancing world, they set out to provide high-quality, matching fabrics tailored specifically for dancers.
What focus means to them
For Chrisanne Clover, focus is all about keeping a clear vision and making sure their actions match their goals.
Giles puts it simply: “Focus, to me, means always keeping the ultimate goal in mind and making sure your actions line up with it. You might need to change your approach along the way, but the goal stays the same.”
He highlights that this dedication to focus has really helped shape their business strategies and spark innovation.
The challenges ????
As Chrisanne Clover grew, they faced a few challenges along the way. One of the big ones was managing the rapid expansion after merging with Crystal Clover in 2015. Bringing teams together and adjusting to the new dynamics required a thoughtful approach to keep everyone’s spirits high and productivity flowing.
“Change can be daunting,” says Giles, “but it also opens up opportunities for growth and improvement.”
On top of that, the competitive landscape called for a unique product that balanced creativity with quality.
“We always have to find that sweet spot between excitement and durability. Our costumes need to hold up to the demands of competition while still looking absolutely stunning,” he adds.
The solutions ✅
To address these challenges, Chrisanne Clover focused on four key areas:
Quality: They are committed to providing the best products and exceptional customer service. Integrity: Honesty and ethical practices are central to their culture. People: The company prioritised hiring individuals with the right attitude and passion, recognising that their team is the heart of the business. Collaboration: Open communication and alignment among team members encourages a sense of ownership and creativity.Giles points out a major shift in their management strategy, saying, “A key change in focus happened a couple of years before COVID, and it was all about people and management development. Instead of just training people to fix their weaknesses, we started concentrating on what they naturally excel at.”
He notes that this approach has really boosted productivity and workplace satisfaction, adding, “When people work in their strengths, it not only benefits them but the whole organisation.”
Breathe plays a key role in how Chrisanne Clover runs things day-to-day by encouraging individual responsibility throughout the business. With Breathe, each department can handle its own workflow, which means team members can approve their holidays and breaks without getting caught up in a long approval process.
As Giles puts it, “This autonomy creates a sense of self-responsibility and keeps everyone accountable for what they do.”
On top of that, Breathe gives useful insights into personal data, like sickness reports, which helps keep things clear across the team.
Giles really appreciates how unobtrusive Breathe is, saying, “It operates seamlessly in the background, supporting team management without being intrusive.” He adds, “Overall, Breathe is a reliable tool that everyone knows how to use, fitting perfectly with our focus on trust and accountability.”
The results ????
The focus on quality has really paid off for Chrisanne Clover. They’ve built a solid reputation in the dance community, known for their innovative approach and dedication to quality.
“We’ve created a brand that dancers not only trust but also feel proud to be a part of,” says Giles.
The customer feedback has been great, consistently highlighting the perfect blend of excitement and quality in what they offer.
The future ????
Looking ahead, Chrisanne Clover is excited to keep growing while adapting to the changing market landscape. They recognise that moving towards a more digital approach can be challenging, especially as customer engagement shifts from in-person experiences to online platforms.
Giles is clear about the path they want to take: “We’re focused on enhancing our website and boosting our social media presence to connect with customers around the globe.”
He envisions a future where Chrisanne Clover stays true to its core values of integrity, quality, and collaboration, even after he moves on.
“I’d be proud to know that the principles we’ve built will carry on long after I’m gone,” he adds.
As they navigate the fast-changing dancewear industry, Chrisanne Clover is all about exploring new ways to reach and engage customers. Their commitment to the dance community remains strong, and they aim to uphold their reputation as a market leader while fostering a culture of creativity, responsibility, and trust.
Giles sums it up nicely: “At the end of the day, it’s about making a positive impact in the lives of dancers and creating products that inspire them.”
Sneaky Peak Behind the Scenes
Take a sneaky peak behine the scenes of our NEW premises at Liongate Enterprise Park that covers 2 floors where all the magic happens! From managing your sales, preparing your orders, creating your dresses and practicewear and being the hub of inspiration with our showroom! Now located at Liongate Enterprise Park …
THE SHOWROOM
Touch and feel for yourself the quality of our fabrics, trimmings and crystals; try on our practicwear and menswear – purchase your dancing tan and tights … and see for yourself our dazzling collection of Ballroom stock couture each one embellished with Swarovski crystals!
SHOWROOM OPENING TIMES:
10am - 4pm Monday - Friday
(by appointment only)
COUTURE DRESSMAKING
Where the magic of Ballroom dress making takes place! From fitting to cutting, sewing, embellishing and decorating it all gets created by our talented team on the top floor!
To meet the team and get your dream dress made by us contact [email protected]
THE WAREHOUSE
An Aladdin’s cave of glorious fabrics, trimmings and accessories where your orders are cut, prepared and shipped to your door! Covering 2 floors full of vibrant treasures – the real life dressmaking cave of wonders
CHRISANNE CLOVER
UNIT 6-8 LIONGATE ENTERPRISE PARK
80 MORDEN ROAD
MITCHAM
CR4 4NY
Please book an appointment with our sales team if you would like to make a visit to the new showroom
[email protected]
0208 640 5921
SHOWROOM OPENING TIMES:
10am - 4pm Monday - Friday
(by appointment only)
We look forward to seeing you soon!
We Have Moved
Please book an appointment with our sales team if you would like to make a visit to the new showroom
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SHOWROOM OPENING TIMES:
10am - 4pm Monday - Friday
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
Wika Poland Fabric Stockist
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WIKA are continually increasing the amount of genuine Chrisanne Clover products in stock for immediate delivery.
23% Polish VAT is in favour to a number of customers in EU countries. Shipping costs from Poland to the rest of EC countries are much cheaper than from the UK. EC VAT registered companies continue to enjoy exemption on purchasing.
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