The news today is giving out a troublesome report " it says that haute couture is vanishing. Majority thinks this way because of the current economic crisis, and it scares people who are still practicing this fashion style.
Haute couture consists of a select few dyers, feather makers, and the creative mind of a few couturiers. Paris is believed to be one of the fashion capitals of the world. It gave rise to big fashion labels such as Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Lauren.
Coco Chanel's Chanel
Chanel recently announced the layoff of its 200 temporary employees, shocking the whole fashion world. The news landel like a bombshell since this manufacturer of French luxury goods worldwide is supposed to be as secure and snug as a Cartier diamond in a box.
The report of the layoffs first came from the trade unions. It waas then confirmed by the Wertheimer family whom typically never speek about their Chanel business publicly, and added to the shock of the layoffs.
Karl Lagerfield, who is a respected designer and creator of ready-to-wear and haute couture collections from Chanel, was asked if the existing global recession has had any negative effects on the forthcoming Spring couture season. His reply was simply only on the conversation.
He said that there is always a customer for extravagance whether it is the daughter and wife of an Russian Oligarch or a Hollywood actress dreaming of the perfect haute couture wedding dress. Chanel recent collection includes white wool jackets (narrow, squared-off shoulders) worn with the new A-line skirt which gives a split-front illusion.
Yves Saint Lauren
Ten years ago, Yves Saint Laurent previous chairman described haute coutures contemporary problem calling it the opposite of business. He believed people find it hard to grasp the real value of a fabulous couture show, which is to create truly unique, exquisite clothes using numerous needle crafts.
Christian Dior
Diors chief executive, Sidney Toledano, is a bit more positive. He said that their house received an increase in haute couture customers for the past 2 years. The numbers may be relatively small, but it is still an increase. We just have to give more sense of work in what we do, he concluded.
Designer director for Dior, John Galliano, recently showed off his latest collection with a palette or pinks and pale blues with an odd slash of scarlet and a lot of off-white. The rippling skirts and jackets are designed to flatter the waist and face, especially when worn with a pair of trousers or softer skirts. There were also swagged ball gowns, satin slim cocktail dresses that have open necklines, half-hidden corset, and a dollop of draping.
Ten years from now it is predicted that it will be unlikely if there are more than 2-3 design houses producing haute couture collections 2 times a year. The cost to produce a suit or dress by hand is likely to be the major factor in the drop of couture collections. The fashion world still hopes that these predictions will not come true and the old masters in Paris will still stay alive (and even thrive) regardless of the global downturn. - 17944
Haute couture consists of a select few dyers, feather makers, and the creative mind of a few couturiers. Paris is believed to be one of the fashion capitals of the world. It gave rise to big fashion labels such as Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Lauren.
Coco Chanel's Chanel
Chanel recently announced the layoff of its 200 temporary employees, shocking the whole fashion world. The news landel like a bombshell since this manufacturer of French luxury goods worldwide is supposed to be as secure and snug as a Cartier diamond in a box.
The report of the layoffs first came from the trade unions. It waas then confirmed by the Wertheimer family whom typically never speek about their Chanel business publicly, and added to the shock of the layoffs.
Karl Lagerfield, who is a respected designer and creator of ready-to-wear and haute couture collections from Chanel, was asked if the existing global recession has had any negative effects on the forthcoming Spring couture season. His reply was simply only on the conversation.
He said that there is always a customer for extravagance whether it is the daughter and wife of an Russian Oligarch or a Hollywood actress dreaming of the perfect haute couture wedding dress. Chanel recent collection includes white wool jackets (narrow, squared-off shoulders) worn with the new A-line skirt which gives a split-front illusion.
Yves Saint Lauren
Ten years ago, Yves Saint Laurent previous chairman described haute coutures contemporary problem calling it the opposite of business. He believed people find it hard to grasp the real value of a fabulous couture show, which is to create truly unique, exquisite clothes using numerous needle crafts.
Christian Dior
Diors chief executive, Sidney Toledano, is a bit more positive. He said that their house received an increase in haute couture customers for the past 2 years. The numbers may be relatively small, but it is still an increase. We just have to give more sense of work in what we do, he concluded.
Designer director for Dior, John Galliano, recently showed off his latest collection with a palette or pinks and pale blues with an odd slash of scarlet and a lot of off-white. The rippling skirts and jackets are designed to flatter the waist and face, especially when worn with a pair of trousers or softer skirts. There were also swagged ball gowns, satin slim cocktail dresses that have open necklines, half-hidden corset, and a dollop of draping.
Ten years from now it is predicted that it will be unlikely if there are more than 2-3 design houses producing haute couture collections 2 times a year. The cost to produce a suit or dress by hand is likely to be the major factor in the drop of couture collections. The fashion world still hopes that these predictions will not come true and the old masters in Paris will still stay alive (and even thrive) regardless of the global downturn. - 17944
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