While chatting about Fashion in Paris and Wedding Trends of 2010 (Brides are leaning toward easy to wear dresses, less corsets and structured bodices, and more vintage), I asked her, what’s the best part of being a gown designer?

First, with her gaze drifting towards the sunny window, she came out with a true artist’s response : “Draping,” she said, “the step between the design on paper and the first pattern. While working, laying, scrunching and draping the silk, satin or lace on the dummy, the fabric is full of possibilities and has the potential to become anything.”

Then, she looked me in the eye and came out with a true woman’s response : “And, the moment the dress is ready. I take 2 steps back and realizes it’s perfect - there’s a feeling of accomplishment, admiration and 2 seconds of pride, followed by excitement. Once it’s done, I can’t wait to show the bride!”

"Being a designer in Paris, I can’t imagine it being hard to find inspiration," I told her. Then again, there is so much going on in the Fashion world, it must be a challenge to stick to one’s own personal style. So I asked her, what is her style, and where does she get her inspiration ? 

Her favorite époque is the 1890’s-1930’s, which is evident in the way she’s decorated her very welcoming boutique. She loves perusing old books, and flee markets, letting the quality and romance give her ideas for new creations. She particularly loves the intricate details that were so important to this time period.

And when she comes across a beautiful tissue or inspiring lace, she sees it illuminated with possibilities of what it could become. With a love of delicate French silk and lace, and appreciation for French pattern-maker & couture talent, what better place to open up shop than Paris!