The Power of Inspiration - part 3.A

Ever  since I entered the world of fashion I always love Haute Couture. There is something very special with it, a mystery that I will keep and treasure.

I started as a ready to wear designer as my stepping stone but I was always dreaming of the time that someday I will design a couture dress. My dream came true when I was hired to be the in-house designer for a boutique specialized in high fashion clothinng and accessories for women. During my stay there I was able to meet and designed  clothes for several madames and other personalities belongs from the upper class of the society. I got my training there in bespoke, and my dream to make couture creations. I must admit it was not an easy task, I faced a lot of challenges, disappointments and stress. But in the end I realized all the purpose and worth of all I have gone through. I learned so much from this company not only in constructing dresses but on how to run the business as well. Madame, as I address my former employer, who was supportive and believed in my skills and talent was the one who opened the door for me to show my creations and designed clothes  for the well heeled crowd. I presented my very first collection by a fashion show under this company and it was followed by another two successful shows.

Karl Lagerfeld

As I was watching my creations on the models strutting down the catwalk, I had this so much euphoria inside of me  hoping that the audiences would like it and will received fair, if not good, reviews from the press. Just like most of the designers who unveiled their very first collection under their labels or for a big brand, I was also expectant that my vision will be accepted and adored by the fashionistas and the likes. For instance Monsieur Karl Lagerfeld when he was commissioned to be the Creative Director for the house of Chanel in the mid 80's, he presented a youthful spirit and modern - classic look  yet the Mademoiselle Coco's style still very  evident in the clothes with Ines dela Fresange as Muse to showcase the whole new look. Lagerfeld was applauded and gained a well deserved high remarks.

   

Christian Lacroix

Another fabulous premier collection was from Christian Lacroix's Spanish inspired, with pouf skirt which became popular then and his unexpected color combinations on ball gowns and dresses which also became his trademark received a phenomenal success.

Emmanuel Ungaro

Jean Louis Scherrer

Aside from Lagerfeld and Lacroix there were Emmanuel Ungaro, Jean Louis Scherrer, Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, Hanae Mori, Azzedine Alaia and the legendaries like Hubert de Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent, just to name a few, in Paris haute couture shared their aesthetics and visions at that remarkable era.