La Couture
Made by hand to your measurements. See each piece first on a private video viewing, then decide.
FEM 01
Samothrace
One sculpted wing. The original has been missing its head since 190 BC. This one comes with yours.
- Sculptural construction, boning, hand beading
- Silk-blend taffeta, silk-blend tulle and pleated silk-blend satin, lined in a silk blend
- Over 780 hours, by five people
- Made to your measurements, in 1 to 3 weeks
FEM 02
Galerie des Glaces
Ten thousand beads, set by hand. The Galerie des Glaces has 357 mirrors. You win.
- Full-surface hand beading, tambour work
- Silk-blend tulle, glass beads and sequins, lined in a silk blend
- Over 200 hours, by three people
- Made to your measurements, in 1 to 3 weeks
FEM 03
Metamorphoses
Holographic butterflies, applied by hand. They do not migrate. You do.
- Dense appliqué and hand embellishment
- Silk-blend crêpe, lined in a silk blend, with laser-cut iridescent film butterflies
- Over 160 hours, by hand
- Made to your measurements, in 1 to 3 weeks
FEM 05
Grand Canal
The Great Wave in mirror plate. Louis staged naval battles on his canal. Dress accordingly.
- Hand-painted silk-blend taffeta, lined in a silk blend
- Armour: Mirror, acrylic and metal, each piece made by hand
- Crystals: Swarovski®, set by hand
- Over 1,200 hours, by five people
- Made to your measurements, in 1 to 3 weeks
FEM 04
Après Moi, le Déluge
Black tulle, in volume. Book the car for after midnight. Possibly the boat.
- Layered tulle construction, internal structure
- Silk-blend tulle, with metallic-thread embroidery, crystals and beads, lined in a silk blend
- Over 160 hours, by four people
- Made to your measurements, in 1 to 3 weeks
Something else in mind? Write to the Private Office.