Quatre couleurs defends French artisans at the Paris Bridal Fair

For the second year in a row, the 4 couleurs association has promoted French artisans at the Paris Bridal Fair. Last year we chose to highlight the lingerie designer Elise Anderegg, the stylist Claire Chataignier, the hat maker Blanche Abel and the silk makers from Lyon. This year it was the artisans alchemists of the material who were in the spotlight...

The final silhouette of the catwalk, the wedding dress is the perfect example of different craftsmanship both in the choice of materials and in the technique used to make the dress. Lace, tulle, Calais or Caudry embroidery are inlaid in the dresses or on the bride's head... Once the pattern has been decided, they are fashioned in organza, silk, muslin or satin... In its shape, the structure of the bustier can be found, which imposes particular sewing techniques such as the use of clamps and sometimes also of whalebones. It is to be distinguished from the corset, which aims more at maintaining the waist.

In order to better understand the work and the different techniques of pattern making and interlining, the ESMOD students made a few models of dresses for the event in the fabric only, a form of prototype. They were awarded a special prize and a cheque from the MARIEE group to encourage them and help them finance their passion.