A few days before Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to visit a wonderful atelier located in the 2nd arrondissement. It was a fascinating experience and I felt like I had walked back in time.
According to their website (www.legeron.com) the House was founded in 1880 and have worked with some of the big name Parisian fashion icons, such as Dior, Ungaro and at one time, Chanel. They produce flowers and other accessories out of silk, leather, fabric and feathers. Their creations are made to measure for haute couture, ready to wear fashions and special orders for special clients.
We asked Monsieur Legeron about the future of his craft, especially since such exquisite craftsmanship is going the way of the dinosaur. He took the business over from his grandparents but has no one to take it over for him. A young woman who works for him is going to ultimately take on the workshop but the name probably won't continue. I hope you enjoy this peek into a dying art -
According to their website (www.legeron.com) the House was founded in 1880 and have worked with some of the big name Parisian fashion icons, such as Dior, Ungaro and at one time, Chanel. They produce flowers and other accessories out of silk, leather, fabric and feathers. Their creations are made to measure for haute couture, ready to wear fashions and special orders for special clients.
We asked Monsieur Legeron about the future of his craft, especially since such exquisite craftsmanship is going the way of the dinosaur. He took the business over from his grandparents but has no one to take it over for him. A young woman who works for him is going to ultimately take on the workshop but the name probably won't continue. I hope you enjoy this peek into a dying art -
So once the feathers have been chosen, they are taken apart and then sorted out. Then an artisan begins to apply them to whatever material the designer has requested. The lady above is gluing black feathers on the heel of a shoe for Christian Louboutin!. They also were attaching the feathers via thread and glue for the red dress. And here is the bodice of a dress in progress.