Haute Couture Ateliers
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Behind the scenes at every great couture house is a skilled team of artisans who turn fashion dreams into reality.
In this digital age of mass reproduction, nothing distinguishes luxury so clearly as the handmade. Here is a privileged glimpse into the best of the fashion workshops: the world of embroiderers, lacemakers, weavers, textile designers, pleaters, featherworkers, floral decoration makers, leatherworkers, jewelry and accessory designers, fanmakers and perfumers.
Featured in this book is the work of some of the finest haute couture craft specialists experts who have perfected their skills over many years, keeping alive the knowledge and techniques that might otherwise have disappeared for ever. France maintains its renown as the home to many of the traditional craft ateliers that serve the fashion industry. Their unique creative skills are much in demand at the greatest haute couture houses, such as Chanel, Valentino, Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
Close-up details from the ateliers and fashion shows have all been specially photographed, allowing readers to follow the progress of work from sketchbook designs to the finished creations on the catwalk.
In this digital age of mass reproduction, nothing distinguishes luxury so clearly as the handmade. Here is a privileged glimpse into the best of the fashion workshops: the world of embroiderers, lacemakers, weavers, textile designers, pleaters, featherworkers, floral decoration makers, leatherworkers, jewelry and accessory designers, fanmakers and perfumers.
Featured in this book is the work of some of the finest haute couture craft specialists experts who have perfected their skills over many years, keeping alive the knowledge and techniques that might otherwise have disappeared for ever. France maintains its renown as the home to many of the traditional craft ateliers that serve the fashion industry. Their unique creative skills are much in demand at the greatest haute couture houses, such as Chanel, Valentino, Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
Close-up details from the ateliers and fashion shows have all been specially photographed, allowing readers to follow the progress of work from sketchbook designs to the finished creations on the catwalk.
Extent: 288 pp
Format: plc (with jacket)
Illustrations: 330
Publication date: 2014-09-29
Size: 28.8 x 24.0 cm
ISBN: 9780500517710
Format: plc (with jacket)
Illustrations: 330
Publication date: 2014-09-29
Size: 28.8 x 24.0 cm
ISBN: 9780500517710
Preface by Didier Grumbach • Introduction by Hubert de Givenchy • Couturiers: Oscar Carvallo, Maurizio Galante, Christophe Josse, Stéphane Rolland and Yiqing Yin • Crafts in the Fashion Industry • Couture: Fanny Liautaud, Weddling dress and lingerie designer • Embroidery: Broderies Lanel, Régis Lièvre; Broderies Vermont, Léonard Cione • Lace: Maison Sophie Hallette • Weaving: Prelle, silk factory • Textile Design: Marion Chopineau, Tzuri Gueta • Pleating: Atelier Gérard Lognon • Feathers: Nelly Saunier • Artificial Flowers: Bruno Legeron • Passementerie: Etablissement Carlhian, Daniel & Thierry Gontard • Leather: Serge Amuroso • Jewelry: Brigitte Bonnave, Michi Suzuki, Edgard Hamon • Fans: Maison Duvelleroy • Perfume: Stéphanie de Bruijn
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About the Author
Hélène Farnault is a consultant on crafts and artisans. She worked for the French Ministry of Culture for the Mission des Métiers d’art. She is the author of Les Maîtres d’art and Les Métiers d’art.