The Old Masters in Paris: Still Alive in spite of Economic Crisis
The news today is giving out a troublesome report andquot; it says that haute couture is vanishing. The majority think this way because of the current global recession, and it worries people who still practicing this fashion style. Haute couture occupies a small world of dyers, feather makers, and the creative mind of a few couturiers. In the fashion industry, it is believed that Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world. It gave birth to big fashion houses 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. Moreover, he said that theres always a customer for exceptional clothes: the girl dreaming of haute couture wedding dress or the daughter and wife of an oil billionaire, etc. Included in Chanels recent collection are: white wool jackets (narrow, squared-off shoulders) worn with the new A-line skirt which gives a split-front illusion.
Yves Saint Laurent (YSL)
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.
Dior
Sidney Toledano who is the chief executive of Dior is somewhat more positive. Sidney says that Dior received an increase in haute couture customers over the past two years. The numbers are a quite small, it is still an increase. He concluded We just have to give more sense of work in what we do. In his latest collection, the designer director for Dior, John Galliano, showed a palette of pinks and pale blues with an odd slash of scarlet and a lot of off-white. The rippling skirts and jackets flatter the waist and face, especially if 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.
A decade from now it is forecast that it will be unlikely if there are more than 2-3 design houses producing haute couture collections two times a year. The cost of the skilled labour to make a suit or dress entirely by hand will be a major factor in its demise. However fashion world hopes that these predictions will not come true and the old masters in Paris will still stay alive (and even thrive) in spite of the economic downturn.
Benedict Yossarian is a freelance article writer. If you are looking for something a little fun why not try Costume Finder for your Fancy Dress outfit.
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