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Les Petites Mains à Paris

An illustrated journal describing my time studying Haute Couture embroidery at École Lesage and a few textile adventures along the way in Paris, France...

Les Petites Mains

October 15, 2017 Rebecca Devaney
The Embroidery Class, Madeleine Lemaire

The Embroidery Class, Madeleine Lemaire

From daydreaming in the library to anticipating the first day of class, the long journey towards studying haute couture embroidery at École Lesage, Paris

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In Les Petites Mains Tags Ecole Lesage, Embroidery, Haute Couture
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Les Petites Mains à Paris
25 November 2019
Les Petites Mains à Paris
25 November 2019
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25 November 2019
Fried Frères: A Cornucopia of Beads and Sequins
7 September 2019
Fried Frères: A Cornucopia of Beads and Sequins
7 September 2019
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7 September 2019
Mokuba: a Japanese Passementerie in Paris
28 July 2019
Mokuba: a Japanese Passementerie in Paris
28 July 2019
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28 July 2019
Au Ver à Soie: the Finest French Silk Threads
21 July 2019
Au Ver à Soie: the Finest French Silk Threads
21 July 2019
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21 July 2019
Maison Legeron: the Fanciest Feathers and Flowers
8 July 2019
Maison Legeron: the Fanciest Feathers and Flowers
8 July 2019

A craftsperson who works with feathers is called a Plumassier. Their creations are used for millinery, fan-making, theatre and cabaret costumes as well as Haute Couture. In 1919 there were 425 feather ateliers in Paris and today there are four; Maison Lemarié, Maison Février, Marcy and Maison Legeron.

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8 July 2019
Ultramod: The Oldest Haberdashery in Paris
22 June 2019
Ultramod: The Oldest Haberdashery in Paris
22 June 2019

A new hat shop called Ultramod opened on Rue de Choiseul in 1832. This area was the centre for hat shops and milliners supplies in 19th century Paris. Fashionable Parisiennes knew the importance of a good hat, it wasn’t an afterthought or a last-minute accessory, it was the crowning glory of their ensemble…

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22 June 2019
The Origins of Haute Couture: from Rue de la Paix to Le Sentier
15 June 2019
The Origins of Haute Couture: from Rue de la Paix to Le Sentier
15 June 2019
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15 June 2019
Au Revoir École Lesage!
3 June 2019
Au Revoir École Lesage!
3 June 2019
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3 June 2019
A 1950s Floral Confection
3 June 2019
A 1950s Floral Confection
3 June 2019
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3 June 2019
Les Midinettes
2 June 2019
Les Midinettes
2 June 2019
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2 June 2019
Paraffection
20 March 2019
Paraffection
20 March 2019
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20 March 2019
Et Voilà! La Pièce de Résistance...
15 March 2019
Et Voilà! La Pièce de Résistance...
15 March 2019
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15 March 2019
Arabesque Accents
7 July 2018
Arabesque Accents
7 July 2018
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7 July 2018
Flights of Fancy
6 July 2018
Flights of Fancy
6 July 2018
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6 July 2018
Golden Highlights
5 July 2018
Golden Highlights
5 July 2018
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5 July 2018
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16 May 2018
Silk Flowers and Strenuous Hours
16 May 2018
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16 May 2018
Dancing Deer
22 April 2018
Dancing Deer
22 April 2018
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22 April 2018
Embroidered Scallops
15 April 2018
Embroidered Scallops
15 April 2018
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15 April 2018
Ornate Details
15 April 2018
Ornate Details
15 April 2018
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15 April 2018
Brilliant Blooms
8 April 2018
Brilliant Blooms
8 April 2018
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8 April 2018
Bon Marche
28 March 2018
Les Grands Magasins
28 March 2018
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28 March 2018
Adding a Dramatic Flourish
18 March 2018
Adding a Dramatic Flourish
18 March 2018
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18 March 2018
 C'est la Haute Couture
18 March 2018
C'est la Haute Couture
18 March 2018
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18 March 2018
The Timeless Allure of Maison Sajou
10 March 2018
The Timeless Allure of Maison Sajou
10 March 2018
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10 March 2018
First Things First
10 March 2018
First Things First
10 March 2018
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10 March 2018
On y va!
10 March 2018
On y va!
10 March 2018
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10 March 2018
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19 December 2017
Saving the Best for Last
19 December 2017
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19 December 2017
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3 December 2017
Pulling my hair out!
3 December 2017
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3 December 2017
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3 December 2017
Bibliothèque Forney
3 December 2017
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3 December 2017
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26 November 2017
Sequinsational
26 November 2017
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26 November 2017
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