I moved from Paris, France to “The Paris of the South!” Little did I know that when I moved to Asheville, I was moving to a place commonly nicknamed “The Paris of the South!” I must have been drawn to this town for it’s Paris vibe. Paris of the south t-shirt… I had to buy it! Let’s take a look at why Ashville is compared to the city of lights. Set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has a unique feel featuring many art deco accents. It also boasts an incredibl

Traditional craft of Europe is something that will always fascinate me, and is why I originally came to France.  The atelier houses that have existed for hundreds of years are built around a sense of pride and history.  The traditional techniques that are still used today are a dying trade and something we must not take for granted.  More and more of these studios are closing their doors, so we must shed light on those that are still left standing. Located in Germany, Deutsch

In the spirit of Couture Week which starts next week, I have been busy watching YouTube videos showing the behind the scenes works of some of the most influential fashion houses in the world.  I came across this one showcasing beautiful, hand painted fabrics in the Roberto Cavalli atelier.  I love the detailed view of the paintings and the way they have shown the process of the fabrics being painted all the way to the final pieces.  The pieces were created for the Fall Winter