Haute couture

In the fall of 1957, Edward Allassi sits near the window of his powder blue bedroom, resting from complete exhaustion. His foot rests by the curved, cabriole leg on a fauteuil chair - a piece from the Rococo period. Gazing down the long drive of his grand French villa, to the large cast iron entrance gates, with their art Deco detail Edward is engrossed in thoughts of his youth. He stares at the lamp posts decorated with lion’s heads, recalling the day the lion’s heads were installed. He…

Introduction Today’s world with perfection always search for new in their look. In the world with a necessary habit of fashion, Zara makes a well-known place in the people’s heart. When fashion is the new phenomenon until the mid-19th century Armancio Ortega the founder of Zara (Inditex) comes with an idea of starting the business (in 1963) with making housecoats and robes in La Coruna, as he was the son of railway worker. While in 1975 he took his business to a little bit advance level by…

Communication mediums capacitate module integration of human complexities stimulated by conventional or eccentric fashions. William Shakespeare and Jocelyn Moorhouse, author and director of Othello and The Dressmaker, remark how philosophical values transcend over time from the Renaissance to modern eras. Both correlate how values are not governed by time-framed social context; but driven by human concepts of appearance versus reality, prejudice, jealousy and justice. Shakespeare and Moorhouse…

representations. Still today, fashion designer contribute in this cyclical process by looking to the designs of clothing from centuries ago and recreate concepts, styles, and lines from those original patterns. Lastly, fashion is largely influenced by the Haute Couture: designers who fabricate the finest fashions for the elite society of bearers. In the 1950s, Elvis Presley set the stage for slicked back hair, sport coats, and dress pants with highly contrasting leather shoes. During her reign…

Introduction: Pacquet Congo is a Haitian spiritual object made by Vodou priests, which contains spiritual-charged materials; they are said to have the power of activating the lwas. The origin of Pacquet Congos is commonly perceived to be predominately the Kongo religion and its ritual art. However not only one African culture and religion has made it to the New World, many cultures have influenced New World African traditions. Despite the fact that the Yorubas make up only a very small portion…

and lightweight, it is most suitable for a spring/summer season. Since this cloth is known for its structured drape, fashion designers prefer to use it for full dresses where it is next to none. Still, there are no restrictions in the world of haute couture, so expect to see all kinds of shapes created with organza fabric. Below are some of the most popular dress silhouettes that you can easily construct with this fantastic woven material. 1. Full dresses This type of dress gets its name after…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the Met, is the most famous museum in New York City, and the largest museum in North America. The Met also owns a museum in far Upper Manhattan called “The Cloisters”, which predominantly showcases various forms of art from the medieval period. Although, I will be talking about the main Met compound located at 1000 Fifth Avenue. The Met’s permanent collection is comprised of art from an expansive range of culture and various time periods within said cultures.…

that are not wasted and provide employment opportunities for the community. see people's contradictory fashion. Terms of style and fashion is only attached to the rich. However, we all live in the world of fashion. While not everyone can afford haute couture dress from Valentino, people will shop at their own pace as bag from Michael Kors, watches from Tissot and trendy clothes from the Gap and Uniqlo. Concerns about…

There is always something different about every sewing machine, whether it’s computerized or mechanical. The way a machine operates with fabric makes that machine unique (Marie). Sewing is an activity that requires patience, it also involves stitching fabrics together by hand with a thread and needle or by a sewing machine to make clothes and even shoes that people wear today (Smith) (Cyprus). Throughout the history, fashion has changed with different designer’s unique styles. Although sewing…

world recognize the Louis Vuitton brand and the value that comes with it. It is easy to stop Louis Vuitton apparel and products and has become synonymous with luxury. Famous design teams: Louis Vuitton utilizes well known designers that represent haute couture in France. Having such designers provide an image of pioneering current fashion trends. 7 Why do certain luxury brands look for store locations in luxury…