Devoré (French for " to devour) is a surface technique used on mixed-fibre fabrics; Most famously, silk viscose velvet, where a printed chemical paste dissolves the cellulose Fibres ( life viscose and rayon), revealing sheer areas against the remaining silk structure.

The technique emerged in Lyon, France, the centre of Silk Production, and was industrialized in Lyon around the turn of the late 19th-early 20th centuries. It flourished in the 1920s Art Deco era, when new artificial fibres (viscose rayon, cellulose acetate) and a taste for opulent textures made devoré a fashion staple for gowns, wraps, and eveningwear.

For Brides in the early 1900s, lace remained a luxury often out of reach. True lace was painstakingly handmade and very expensive, while devoré could achieve similarly delicate, lacy effects through chemistry and hand stenciling. Devoré fabrics offered a more affordable, yet accessible substitute, and early accounts describe it as being called "poor-man's lace". Bridal Couturiers in France quickly embraced it for overlays, sleeves, and trains, where its sheerness and texture echoed the romantic delicacy of lace but with a more modern, fluid drape.

Designers continue to revisit devoré for its sculptural depth and translucent patterning. Lace, however, once considered equally luxurious, quickly became mass-produced and accessible as machine-made versions flooded the market. Today, affordable lace is available almost everywhere, but exquisite hand-made lace is still made and carries the high price is so deserves.

Devoré, by contrast, has remained a specialized technique that can be hard to replicate without the proper equipment. Achieving crisp, balanced burnout patterns requires the right fabric blends, chemical knowledge, and finishing skills. As a result, authentic devoré continues to be uncommon in bridal fashion today, lending a sense of exclusivity and artistry with Trotter Bridal's hand-drawn designs.

Trotter Bridal aims to reimagine devoré by elevating this historical technique to create something truly luxurious and personalized. Devoré offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing every gown to tell its own story. For Brides seeking something beyond the familiar lace gown, devoré offers a rare fusion of history, craftsmanship, and modern romance.