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Sarah Palow

Jun 19, 2020
1 min

French Inspired Face Masks

What a crazy world we are living in right now! Who would have ever thought that one of my best selling accessories would be face masks!? I started out making masks for John Hopkins Hospital working with a local organization that supplied the medical-grade fabrics and I would pleat and sew as many as I could in a day. Once this order was over, I decided to start making masks for friends and family, and before I knew it, I started getting more and more requests. This is when I

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Sarah Palow

Jul 3, 2019
2 min

Dior Tulle Inspired Skirt

If you are a fan of Dior, you will know that the tulle skirt plays an important role in their history and design. Paying homage to the classic post-War New Look created by the house, their latest tulle skirt design offers chic sophistication. The only problem is that many cannot afford the $3,800 price tag that accompanies the skirt. But what if you were able to create your own couture tulle skirt? With the guidance of couture designer Angela Kim, you can do just that at the

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glimpsecreations

Jun 21, 2019
4 min

Remembering Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld meant a lot to me. He is the reason why I went to Paris and studied at Lesage. He was the reason that Chanel acquired Lesage in 2002. And without his intervention, who knows where the atelier would be today, and where I would be today. I was lucky enough to meet Karl in 2010 at the Chanel couture show in Paris. I spoke with him telling him that I was a student of Lesage and I thanked him for giving me the opportunity to learn from the masters of embroidery. Thi

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A Glimpse Behind The Doors Of The Most Prestigious Atelier Houses

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Oct 17, 2018
2 min

A Glimpse Behind The Doors Of The Most Prestigious Atelier Houses

This past weekend marked the 4th anniversary of “Les Journées Particulières.” This three day event has LVMH to open its doors and show the public how couture is made. Many of the artisan houses owned by LVMH take part in the event and allow the public access, and for the workers to share their passion and unyielding commitment to excellence. During the previous years of Les Journées Particulières, LVMH opened its doors to several hundred thousand people to present the immense

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Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery Class

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Jul 24, 2017
2 min

Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery Class

Have you ever wanted to learn Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery? This is your chance to learn the traditional French techniques still used in Parisian atelier’s today! I am offering my “Intro to Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery Class” once again at the end of the summer. This class is an intensive 3 day class held on three consecutive Saturday’s. This will provide a week between each class for practice time. Classes: August 19th, 26th and Sept 2nd : 11am -4pm Loc

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The Making of the Fendi SS17 Window Display

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Apr 1, 2017
1 min

The Making of the Fendi SS17 Window Display

One of my favorite things to do while I lived in Paris was to wander around the fashion district of the golden triangle looking at the window displays. The magnificent dazzling eye candy could make any dull Paris day seem brighter. From the clothes on display to the stories told by the windows, I could spend hours looking at the beautiful displays. I came across this short video (posted below) of the making of the Fendi SS17 Window by artist Anke Eilergerhard and just had t

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glimpsecreations

Mar 10, 2017
2 min

The Collection – A new fashion series

Just when I was beginning to get bored and was wishing for something new to watch, Amazon Prime has given me some new Fashion must see t.v! The Collection, a new series based on a Paris Fashion house was created by Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty creator Oliver Goldstick. Set just after the second world war, this drama is centered around two brothers Paul and Claude who are part of an unstable family who pay a high price for their ambitions of trying to reinstate Paris

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Mar 18, 2016
1 min

A Dior Documentary You Must See!

If you do nothing else this weekend, you must watch this beautiful movie. It is a showcase of Dior’s Spring/Summer Haute Couture 2011 collection, giving an insider’s view to how the collection was formed from sketches into actual runway pieces. This is a great movie to show the amount of work and talent that goes into the Haute Couture collections each season. It also shows a rare glimpse into the atelier houses that service the couture industry and a must watch for anyon

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glimpsecreations

May 12, 2015
1 min

Iris Apfel Documentary

Iris Apfel is an inspiring, fashion icon. You may remember my previous blog post about her which you can find here. A new documentary directed by Albert Maysles, one half of the legendary documentary team that made “Grey Gardens,” has created this intriguing look into the stylish life of Iris. I am looking forward to watching this film, and getting a glimpse into the life of this fascinating woman. If you are a fan of Iris, or just a fan of fashion and style, this will be

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glimpsecreations

Jan 19, 2015
1 min

Palais Des Lumières by Elie Saab

Need a little Monday inspiration? Watch this short video for a look at the stunning Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2014/2015 collection. Always one of my favorite shows, this one was full of inspiration with lots of sparkling beadwork and embroidery. What do you think of these beautiful sparkling gowns? #ElieSaab #embroidery #couture #atelier #Fashion #gowns #hautecouture #Beading #Beadwork

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Jan 13, 2015
1 min

The Return of John Galliano

One of the most important fashion moments of 2015 happened today in London as John Galliano made his return to the catwalk. After leaving the fashion world in disgrace from his anti-semitic comments in 2011, Galliano has now returned as the Creative Director of Maison Martin Margiela. Galliano for Maison Martin Margiela This intimate show which only had 100 invited guests was an “artisanal” couture collection. Maison Martin Margiela is one of the most avant-garde brands in

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glimpsecreations

Dec 11, 2014
1 min

Chanel Métiers d’Art Salzburg 2014/15

Every year, Karl Lagerfeld hosts an amazing fashion show called Métiers d’Art which showcases the work of Chanel’s atelier houses. This year, the show was held in Salzburg. Since studying at the Lesage embroidery house myself, I have become increasingly interested in the traditional atelier houses that service the Haute Couture industry. As the traditional craftsmanship is dying and many atelier houses are slowly disappearing, Chanel have been buying the companies to prese

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glimpsecreations

Nov 10, 2014
1 min

Glimpse Creations Atelier

Exciting News!! Glimpse Creations Atelier has opened in Burlington, Ontario! Located downtown Burlington, Glimpse Creations Atelier is inspired by the Parisian workrooms that service the Haute Couture industry. Come and see the new products for sale and also watch traditional European crafting techniques used in the atelier. From embroidery and beadwork to traditional flowermaking and paper craft, you can experience the age old European craft techniques. This is a great o

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glimpsecreations

Sep 17, 2014
1 min

Le Petit Théâtre Dior

A world traveling exhibition of miniature Christian Dior Haute Couture gowns has begun its journey this summer in Chendgu, China. This amazing show incorporates many of the fashion label’s most well known gowns, created in miniature versions from the originals. Each piece is a third of the size of the original creations, yet still follows the same Haute Couture traditional techniques in the same precision. The atelier houses still serving the world of Haute Couture still w

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glimpsecreations

Sep 15, 2014
1 min

Haute Couture Swiss Textiles

Last week I came across this wonderful video of Swiss textile manufacturing company Jakob Schlaepfer. They are an amazing company keeping the textile craft alive for the past 50 years, and are still supplying the fashion world with many magical creations. Imagine a material as soft, sheer and delicate as a soap bubble, or a fabric with woven copper threads to create a sculptural effect. This unique company experiments with new and innovative textile techniques to create on

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A look into the World of Julien Fournié

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Sep 8, 2014
1 min

A look into the World of Julien Fournié

I have attended a few Julien Fournié Haute Couture shows, and am always impressed with the designer and the way he creates wearable feminine, yet edgy clothing. This video shows a great interview with the designer along with stunning views of the clothing, accessories and hair/beauty at the show. The beadwork in the jewelry that was created in house for his collection is amazing and really shows the Haute Couture side of the designer. If you are interested in jewelry, bea

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glimpsecreations

Sep 5, 2014
3 min

A Visit to Flower Maker Legeron

One of the best parts about living in France is getting to visit some of the most incredible craft atelier houses still creating handmade pieces for the world of fashion. I have always wanted to visit Legeron and buy some flowers for my work, so I finally made time go into Paris and visit this wonderful atelier. Legeron is a flower maker started in 1880 and has managed to stay in the hands of the same family and is still run today by Bruno, the founder’s great grandson. I

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glimpsecreations

Aug 11, 2014
1 min

The Embroidery of Chanel Couture

Once again I am in awe at the impressive embroidery produced by “les petites mains” in the Lesage atelier for the house of Chanel Fall Winter 2014/2015 collection. The craftsmanship never disappoints, and seems to always be creating new innovative ways to stay relevant in today’s fashion. This video shows the way the artisans make beads mimic the traditional Chanel tweed, and how the layered sequins create a beautiful 3D effect. Karl Lagerfeld always stays true to his ate

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Jan 31, 2014
1 min

Charlotte Licha Haute Couture 2014

Making my way through the streets of Paris past the shadows of the Eiffel Tower, I reached the Shangri La Hotel. This is where fashion designer, Charlotte Licha choose to premier her first Haute Couture collection. I was escorted upstairs to an elegant room and shown to my seat. The hotel itself is spectacular with large chandeliers and ornate gold trimmed walls. The music started, the lights went down and the show started. I was in bead and embroidery heaven! The colle

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glimpsecreations

Jan 27, 2014
2 min

Sorbier Haute Couture SS 2014

My second day of Paris Couture Week didn’t start out well as my train from Rambouillet into Paris was running late. Then, once I got into Paris, the metro also was not running properly! Luckily for me, the show that I was rushing to attend was also running late. Making my way through the city, I reached the Garde Républicaine’s training hall and entered through the massive ornate metal doors. I found my seat and settled in for the show. The only problem was the show ende

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