With the Haute Couture shows in Paris behind us & the beginning of my own collection underway (will talk about that at a later time) I have collections, designs, pattern work and construction constantly on my mind. It can get overwhelming at times but all those design aspects are KEY when forming a great collection.
Speaking of, i was so inspired by the Haute Couture shows this season. This years looks were very original & truly inspired me.
Do you know what i Haute Couture?
Haute Couture means "high sewing," and is the term reserved exclusively by those European fashion houses that offer made-to-measure apparel in or around Paris. Following strict guidelines regarding number of pieces shown per collection and number of collections shown per year, current members include venerable fashion houses like Balenciaga, Chanel, Hermès, and Valentino. More specifically Couture clothes are those that are fitted and sewn specifically for a client, often requiring several fittings for an exacting fit. The clothes may be specifically designed for the client, such as a one-of-a-kind wedding dress or a one-of-a-kind red carpet ensemble, or they may be part of a designer's couture collection, which are the pieces the designer shows that are available for custom fit.
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My friend Michael recently told me about an Episode series called 'Signe Chanel' where cameras follow Karl Lagerfeld through a complete Haute Couture collection.
Its a series of 5 Episodes but MAN you will love it and really appreciate the work that goes into a major house Haute Couture collection.
Watch Episode 1 Below
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You gotta watch "the secret world of couture. Its on youtube and its a documentary on the clients of couture and it is sooo fascinating
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