We Stand Corrected!!

When we make a mistake we will own up to it. We forgot about the celebrated Rick Owens. He too is a member of La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture. And since we are California residents (if not natives) we should have been more vigilant about our rundown of American designers who have been certified by La Chambre Synidcale. So Mr. Owens, our apologies. We did not mean any disrespect. Your accomplishments have been and should be noted.

A friend called me and asked what the English translation for La Chambre Syndicale would be and it is really a trade union for haute couture or high fashion. It really allows these incredible designers to create and then La Chambre Syndicale regulates how they are reveiewed, how their brands are licensed and how they are shown each year. It is really to protect the designers. It prevents people like me from coming in and seeing something I really like and trying to knock it off.

Having said that, I would never knock off a designer's garment. First it is not legal. Second, it is unfair to the designer. Third, I would probably do a really bad job as I do not have the credentials to actually purchase a pattern or toile, and God knows that I cannot draw. Also, I am not in a postion to purchase a licensing agreement to put one or more of their designs into production. So every single designer on the planet is safe with me. I am not credentialed and I can't draw.

So that is a bit of additional information. I also wanted to pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent. Saturday, June 5, 2010 was the second anniversary of his passing. I am not sure if everyone is really aware of what a great artist we lost with his passing. I can't imagine the world of fashion had he not made his appearance at the age of 17. To arrive from Algeria with a stunning portfolio of sketches and bowl over Christian Dior tells you what an artist he was.

So on Saturday, June 5, 2010 I again played "Sous Le Vent" and drank a glass of wine in honor of the one designer who would have rendered me speechless in his presence. My sincerest wish is that he has found peace. No one deserves it more.

Okay, Valentino would have done the same thing to me but I still have a chance of meeting him again; that is if I work up the nerve.

Oh and by the way, Valentino's last name is Garavani.

a la prochaine

Debra