Gabrielle Coco Chanel once famously said "fashion fades, only style remains the same", and as with anything fashion related, Coco was always right. Coco Chanel was of course an expert at 
creating elegant, simple classics which were guaranteed to stand the test of time. The inventor of the Little Black Dress, Coco knew better than anyone what fabrics and elegant lines would most flatter a woman's body and was influential in the rise of couture clothing. Haute Couture is a French term meaning "high sewing" or "high fashion" and refers to exclusive, custom made clothing and in particular, evening wear. Traditionally, Haute Couture is a type of fashion which is sewn by hand without the use of a sewing machine. In France, Haute Couture is a term protected by law and can only be used by firms that meet a certain, strict criteria but is used loosely worldwide to describe high fashion, custom made clothing. World famous Haute Couture fashion houses include Chanel, Roland Mouret and Louis Vuitton and the one thing all of these designers have in common is their expert use of sumptuous, high quality fabrics and elegant designs, finished with perfectly executed sewing techniques resulting in flawless seams and exquisitely finished garments.
True Haute Couture is of course an expense which is far outside what most of us can afford, in fact only 2000 women worldwide purchase true Haute Couture clothing with only 200 of them being repeat customers. Fashion houses often lend their Haute Couture pieces to film stars and royalty, resulting in many of their designs being reproduced at a much more affordable cost on the high street. Whilst we may not be able to afford the true Haute Couture worn by the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Nicole Kidman on the red carpet, we can still achieve the lavish look at a fraction of the cost. Whilst anything handmade is certainly going to be more expensive than a mass produced garment purchased off the rack, many women feel the expense is worth it for an extra special occasion. By commissioning a seamstress with superior skills and using our gorgeous range of Haute Couture Fabrics it is possible to emulate the high end, luxurious designs of wedding gowns and evening dresses once reserved for the super rich and famous. Our range of Haute Couture Fabrics are made from the finest fibres including silk. Here are just a few of the stunning options available:
Devoire Silk - our luxurious silk devoire fabric is made in Japan and is composed of 18% silk for a luxurious feel and is the perfect choice of fabric for luxurious, high end evening gowns.
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Black and White Devoire Silk[/caption]
Embroidered Sequinned Tulle Fabric - originating from Korea, this is a simply gorgeous, dressmaking weight fabric. Perfect for all aspects of dressmaking design this beautiful fabric can even be incorporated into bridal gowns for a truly, eye catching gown and is available in a variety of stunning colours and designs.
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White Embroidered Sequinned Tulle[/caption]
Heavily Sequinned Fabric - this stunning fabric is a dressmaking weight material and is possibly the most stunning fabric in our collection. This is the perfect choice of fabric for an extra special and truly luxurious evening gown. This fabric is also a popular choice for ice skating costumes and dance costumes.
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Heavily Sequinned Haute Couture Fabric[/caption]
Our range of Haute Couture fabrics really are the epitome of luxury and are perfect for all of your dressmaking projects. As always we love to see your creations on our Facebook page.
Until next time!
Calico Laine
creating elegant, simple classics which were guaranteed to stand the test of time. The inventor of the Little Black Dress, Coco knew better than anyone what fabrics and elegant lines would most flatter a woman's body and was influential in the rise of couture clothing. Haute Couture is a French term meaning "high sewing" or "high fashion" and refers to exclusive, custom made clothing and in particular, evening wear. Traditionally, Haute Couture is a type of fashion which is sewn by hand without the use of a sewing machine. In France, Haute Couture is a term protected by law and can only be used by firms that meet a certain, strict criteria but is used loosely worldwide to describe high fashion, custom made clothing. World famous Haute Couture fashion houses include Chanel, Roland Mouret and Louis Vuitton and the one thing all of these designers have in common is their expert use of sumptuous, high quality fabrics and elegant designs, finished with perfectly executed sewing techniques resulting in flawless seams and exquisitely finished garments.
True Haute Couture is of course an expense which is far outside what most of us can afford, in fact only 2000 women worldwide purchase true Haute Couture clothing with only 200 of them being repeat customers. Fashion houses often lend their Haute Couture pieces to film stars and royalty, resulting in many of their designs being reproduced at a much more affordable cost on the high street. Whilst we may not be able to afford the true Haute Couture worn by the likes of Jennifer Lawrence and Nicole Kidman on the red carpet, we can still achieve the lavish look at a fraction of the cost. Whilst anything handmade is certainly going to be more expensive than a mass produced garment purchased off the rack, many women feel the expense is worth it for an extra special occasion. By commissioning a seamstress with superior skills and using our gorgeous range of Haute Couture Fabrics it is possible to emulate the high end, luxurious designs of wedding gowns and evening dresses once reserved for the super rich and famous. Our range of Haute Couture Fabrics are made from the finest fibres including silk. Here are just a few of the stunning options available:
Devoire Silk - our luxurious silk devoire fabric is made in Japan and is composed of 18% silk for a luxurious feel and is the perfect choice of fabric for luxurious, high end evening gowns.
[caption id="attachment_6133" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Black and White Devoire Silk[/caption]
Embroidered Sequinned Tulle Fabric - originating from Korea, this is a simply gorgeous, dressmaking weight fabric. Perfect for all aspects of dressmaking design this beautiful fabric can even be incorporated into bridal gowns for a truly, eye catching gown and is available in a variety of stunning colours and designs.
[caption id="attachment_6134" align="aligncenter" width="300"] White Embroidered Sequinned Tulle[/caption]
Heavily Sequinned Fabric - this stunning fabric is a dressmaking weight material and is possibly the most stunning fabric in our collection. This is the perfect choice of fabric for an extra special and truly luxurious evening gown. This fabric is also a popular choice for ice skating costumes and dance costumes.
[caption id="attachment_6142" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Heavily Sequinned Haute Couture Fabric[/caption]
Our range of Haute Couture fabrics really are the epitome of luxury and are perfect for all of your dressmaking projects. As always we love to see your creations on our Facebook page.
Until next time!
Calico Laine