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List Of Grands Couturiers
A grand couturier is a member of the ''Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode''. Criteria The official criteria, designed in 1945, originally implied presenting a certain number of original models each season, created by a permanent designer, handmade and bespoke models, a minimum number of people employed in the workshop and a minimum number of patterns "presented usually in Paris". Since 2001 these criteria have been relaxed. The number of models to be shown on a seasonal basis has been reduced from 50 to 35. Also, the official appellation can be granted by the ''Chambre syndicale de la haute couture'' even if one criterion is not met. Guests Beside official members, the ''Chambre syndicale'' officially "invites" each season some "guests." They cannot use the term "haute couture" but only the term "couture" and can become grands couturiers after 2 years. International The ''Chambre syndicale'' also recognizes foreign grands couturiers who do not show in Paris, refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fédération De La Haute Couture Et De La Mode
The (; 'Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion') is the governing body for the French fashion industry. It has a dual mission: as a professional organisation in the classic sense of the term, as in other sectors of the economy. As such, it provides services to its members, and represents them in the professional ecosystem and towards public authorities in France and Europe. As an event organisation with Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week, for which it structures the official calendars and adjacent activities, it aims to consolidate Paris as the fashion capital of the world. History 1868: Creation of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, des Confectionneurs et des Tailleurs pour Dames et Fillettes, on the initiative of Charles Frederick Worth. 1911: The organisation is renamed Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. 1945: The controlled appellation "Haute Couture" is created. The organisation becomes the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. 1973: Creation of the Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Versace
Gianni Versace S.r.l. (), usually referred to as Versace ( ), is an Italian luxury elite fashion company founded by Gianni Versace in 1978. The company produces Italian-made ready-to-wear and accessories, as well as '' haute couture'' under its Atelier Versace brand and licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear. Gianni Versace being a native of Calabria, in the ancient Magna Grecia (Greater Greece), the company logo is inspired by Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology. The brand was founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace and run after his death by his family: his brother Santo Versace and sister Donatella Versace while Donatella's daughter, Allegra Versace Beck, became the controlling shareholder having inherited her uncle Gianni's share. Her brother Daniel inherited much of his uncle's art collection. In September 2018 the company was sold to the Michael Kors group Michael Kors Limited and in January 2019, Gianni Versace S.r.l. became part of the Capri Holding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imane Ayissi
Imane Ayissi (born 1969) is a Cameroonian dancer, performer, model, and haute couture fashion designer. Early life Ayissi is the son of Jean-Baptiste Ayissi Ntsama, a champion boxer, and Julienne Honorine Eyenga Ayissi, the first crowned Miss Cameroon after the country gained independence in 1960. His brothers and sisters are dancers and singers. During his childhood, he was a member of the Ballet National du Cameroun. He toured with Patrick Dupont and other singers and choreographers. Career He moved to France in the 1990s and worked as a model for Dior, Givenchy, and Lanvin. Ayissi founded his own label in 2004. His designs have been worn by Zendaya and Angela Bassett. He is a guest member of the ''Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.'' He is the first black African designer to have his designs shown on the Paris haute couture catwalk. Only two other African designers have shown at the Paris show: Alphadi Alphadi (born Sidahmed Seidnaly; 1 June 1957) is a notable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika is a Lebanese multinational luxury fashion house founded by Lebanese fashion designer of Couture and Ready-to-Wear clothing, Georges Hobeika. Hobeika officially opened his atelier in Beirut, Lebanon in 1995, and has been presenting his collections in Paris for over a decade. In 2022, Jad Hobeika, the son of Georges Hobeika, was unveiled as the Co-Creative Director of the fashion house, collaborating with his father. Today, Hobeika owns and manages his fashion house which includes four lines: Georges Hobeika Couture – Georges Hobeika Bridal – Georges Hobeika Signature – GH by Georges Hobeika. Georges Hobeika operates the fashion label from his showroom on the Rue Royale in Paris and from his atelier headquarters in Beirut. Georges Hobeika, The Founder Hobeika was born in Baskinta, a village in the mountains of Lebanon, and was one of eight siblings. Hobeika studied civil engineering in university, and pursued architectural design in his studies. The Leba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaurav Gupta
Gaurav Gupta is an avant-garde Indian couturier. Gupta's work has been featured in events such Paris Haute Couture Week (on invitation of Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode). His work is characterized by his origami style sculptural style patterns with pleating and lifting. Gupta is known to use traditional Indian embroidery techniques like zardozi, nakshi and dabka and borrow abstract patterns from nature. He holds the distinction of being the third Indian designer, following Rahul Mishra (who has consistently showcased since 2020) and Vaishali S (in 2021), to present at the couture week. Early life and career Gupta grew up in New Delhi. and first studied at National Institute of Fashion Technology. He completed his education in 2000 and worked for a brief while and later graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2003. He then worked with Hussein Chalaya. His family works in steel and was not involved in art or fashion. He started his label, with his own name in 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christophe Josse
Christophe Josse () is a French fashion designer and an haute couture fashion brand. Education Christophe studied art history for three years in Paris, followed by one year in stylisme.Christophe Josse interview ''Haute Couture News'' Retrieved 1 March 2011 Fashion career Christophe Josse worked in different fashions houses as designer's assistant. Then he moved to the studio of the Torrente house where he soon became the first assistant of Rose Torrente-Mett, the Director of the Studio at t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles De Vilmorin
Charles de Vilmorin is a French designer. He graduated from the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Parisienne. In April 2020, at the age of 23, he launched his eponymous label on Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ..., and quickly attracted the attention of other designers. His designs are seen as abstract, mixing a lot of different techniques. He was nominated for both the LVMH Prize and ANDAM. For LVMH, he is one of the nine finalists for the 2021. Education # De la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne #French Institute of Fashion Early life and origin Charles de Vilmorin was inspired by his family heritage of botanists, evident in his patterns and depictions of flowers, and aspires to follow the foot steps of his p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balenciaga
Balenciaga SA ( , , ) is a Spanish Basque luxury fashion house currently headquartered in Paris. It designs, manufactures and markets ready-to-wear footwear, handbags, and accessories, and licenses its name and branding to the American cosmetics company Coty for its namesake fragrances. Balenciaga is one of the luxury brands owned by the French multinational luxury goods company Kering. The brand was originally founded in Donostia (San Sebastián) in 1919 by Basque Cristóbal Balenciaga. Gianfranco Gianangeli has been CEO of Balenciaga since November 2024. Kering has named Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli as the next creative director of BALENCIAGA, effective July 10, 2025. History Founding to 1919 Cristóbal Balenciaga opened his first boutique in San Sebastián, Spain, in 1919, and expanded to include branches in Madrid and Barcelona. The Spanish royal family and aristocracy wore his designs. When the Spanish Civil War forced him to close his stores, he moved to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viktor & Rolf
Viktor & Rolf is a Dutch avant-garde luxury fashion house founded in 1993 by Viktor Horsting (born 1969, Geldrop) and Rolf Snoeren (born 1969, Dongen). For more than twenty years, Viktor & Rolf have sought to challenge preconceptions of fashion and bridge the divide between fashion and art. Viktor & Rolf have designed both haute couture and ready-to-wear collections. The duo is renowned for their avant-garde designs, which rely heavily on theatrical and performative fashion runways. Background Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren first met while studying at the ArtEZ University of Arts, Arnhem Academy of Art and Design in 1988.Evans, Caroline and Susannah Frankel (2008).''The House of Viktor & Rolf''. Merrell Publishers. p.225. Upon graduation in 1992, the pair began working together and relocated to Paris. Initially, Viktor & Rolf were shunned by the fashion industry, however, the designers were received well by the art world. Art institutions such as the Groninger Museum began to ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentino (fashion House)
Valentino S.p.A. is an Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1960 by Valentino Garavani and part of the Valentino Fashion Group. The company has its registered office in Milan, while the creative direction and the Valentino Foundation is based in Rome, at Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli. Its cosmetic line, Valentino Beauty license is owned by L'Oréal Group, L'Oreal Group. Jacob Venturini has been CEO of Valentino since 2020 and Alessandro Michele creative director since 2024. The group reported €1.35 billion in sales in 2024. History Early history Valentino was founded in 1960, when Garavani opened a fashion house on Via Condotti in Rome, Italy, with the backing of his father and his father's associate Giancarlo Giammetti. Rise to popularity Valentino's international debut took place in 1962 in Florence, the Italian fashion capital of the time. Valentino gained popularity in 1967 after releasing their “no colour” collection which consisted of white, beige, and ivory app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulyana Sergeenko
Ulyana Viktorovna Sergeenko (; born 30 August 1979) is a Kazakhstani and Russian fashion designer. Early life Sergeenko was born into a family of linguists in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, when it was still part of the USSR. She studied in a specialized humanitarian school in Kazakhstan and then graduated the Faculty of Philology at the St. Petersburg State University. Being always interested in fashion, Sergeenko put her interest to a next level when she decided to collect it, since then building an eclectic collection of antique and vintage clothes and accessories ranging from the rare ancient jewelry to Soviet school uniform. Hunting for the new rarities she frequently visits flea-markets and vintage boutiques as well as bids on a major fashion auctions. Career First Steps Sergeenko became a client of Valentino, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel, and Dior. Noted for her style, she was dubbed part of the Russian Mafia by fashion bloggers alongside fellow Russians Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iris Van Herpen
Iris van Herpen (born June 5, 1984) is a Dutch fashion designer known for fusing technology with traditional haute couture craftsmanship. Van Herpen opened her own label ''Iris van Herpen'' in 2007. In 2011, the Dutch designer became a guest-member of the Parisian Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, part of the Fédération française de la couture. Since then, Van Herpen has continuously exhibited her new collections at Paris Fashion Week. Van Herpen's work has been included in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York and the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Career Iris van Herpen graduated from the ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem in 2006 and interned at Alexander McQueen in London, and Claudy Jongstra in Amsterdam before launching her own label in 2007. The Dutch designer debuted her first Couture collection Chemical Crows''’, at the 2007 Amsterdam Fashion Week. Van Herpen was one of the first designers to ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
