To get rid of all the excess, create a clean silhouette: rich and minimalist at the same time. This is how Christophe Josse described the concept of creating his new fall-winter haute couture collection. Inspired by the works of Japanese architect Tadao Ando, renowned for his “Churches of the Light” – the future of the…
The workshop of Eric Charles-Donatien, the feathers master, is adjacent to the original building of the French Ministry of Culture in the heart of the Paris textile district. Inside the atelier, which serves at the same time as a show-room and a boutique, reins the twilight of creativity and peace. A few craftsmen lean over…
The Fall-Winter 2012/2013 Paris Haute Couture Fashion week starts today and will last for 4 days plus one day dedicated to Haute Jewellery. Not many changes expect us in the calendar except for a return of Maison Rabih Kayrouz that is back to the official schedule making us suspect that their venture to the pret-a-porter business was…
The studio of the couture house Christophe Josse is located on the third floor of 231, Saint Honoré street, a stone’s throw from the Place Vendome and the Tuileries gardens. A more glamorous Parisian address is hard to imagine. Jewelry shops alternate with luxury brands clothing stores and perfumers. Celebrities of all over the world…