#LifeIWant: Dress Me in Haute Couture

#LifeIWant: Dress Me in Haute Couture

On Sunday, the Spring 2015 Haute Couture collections will kick off in Paris to a few very privileged customers and a handful of editors in Paris. Only 10 designers are sanctioned to show during this time. To be truly recognized as a couture house, the Chambre Syndicate de la Couture Parisienne (a fancy association in Paris, founded in 1868) has to approve the designers. They must follow these rules in order to be accepted.

1. A made-to-order design for private clients with plenty of fittings in Paris.

2. They must employ more than 15 full time employees in their atelier (workshop) and it must be in Paris.

3. The designer must have at least 20 full time technical people working for them.

4. Twice a year, they must present at least 50 original designs to the public that includes day and eveningwear.

So now that we are fully aware of the world of Haute Couture, let me fill you in on my #LifeIWant dream this week.

Giambattista Valli’s black-and-white striped dress from his Fall 2014 Haute Couture show is what dreams are made of. What makes it so special and different compared to an off-the-rack dress? Turn this dress inside out and you will truly understand what went into creating this gown. It is constructed of a luxurious Dupioni striped silk, the base of the dress is a sheath shape which is then hand draped over in the matching fabric. Made from the world’s most luxurious fabric, hand sewn by artisans, and constructed by the industry’s finest craftsman, countless hours when into making this gown. All that is left is to get a first class ticket to Paris, stay at the Ritz (except its not yet reopened), and get a sizable loan and I am ready for my couture dreams!

Giambattista Valli black-and-white gown, price upon request.

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