Haute Couture

Gianni Versace (Italian, 1946–1997)

Patou by Christian Lacroix (French, born 1951)

"Mondrian" day dress, autumn 1965
Yves Saint Laurent (French, born Algeria, 1936-2008)

"Bar" suit and jacket, spring/summer 1947
Christian Dior (French, 1905–1957); Christian Dior Haute Couture (French, founded 1947)

The Measurements

The taking of measurements is a very important procedure, because the fit and the elegance of the garment depend wholly upon the accuracy with which these measurements are taken. For loose, flowing garments, comparatively few measurements are required. For tight-fitting garments, more measurements are necessary, because of the great accuracy with which each part must be adjusted. A close-fitting waist always requires more measurements than a skirt. Measurements for a tight-fitting waist should always be taken over a corset cover. A waist is often ill-fitting, and if the measurements are taken over it, they are apt to be misleading.

Waist Measurements: 1, Length of back; 2, width across back; 3, bust measure; 4, underarm seam; 5, width across chest; 6, length of front; 7, waist measure; 8, neck measure; 9, length of sleeve.

Skirt Measurements: 1, Waist measure; a, hip measure taken 7" below the waist line; b, front length; c, side length; d, back length.

Do Science and Fashion mix?

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History of Zipper

Do you know the history of ZIPPER? An engineer named Whitcomb Judson invented the zipper in 1891. Judson's version consisted of hooks and eyes joined by a moving slide. Later inventors substituted two rows of interlocking teeth for the eyes and hooks. A wedge forces the teeth together or apart. Back then, the general public wasn't convinced to accept the zipper as part of everyday costume. The magazine and fashion industry made the novel zipper the popular item it is today, but it happened nearly 80 years after the zipper's first appearance.


Illustration: Whitcomb Judson's clasp locker

Mother’s Day Weekend - Wearable Art Workshop

May 9, SATURDAY, 1pm to 4pm

1931 Old Middlefield Way, Unit C, Mountain View, CA 94043
Instructor: Christopher Tse
=Register by May 1 to get 20%OFF==

Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with this FUN art workshop. Make your VERY special gifts for Mommy and Grandma
*Mommy-and-Me Matching T-shirts*
*Comfy Leggings*

Christopher will also show you how to make beautiful artwork from simple household found-items:
*One-of-a-kind Sock-Animal*
*Decorative Hanging Ornaments*