Secondhand Rose: French non-profit organization Renaissance is staging an auction of outfits made from repurposed designer fabrics, including one-of-a-kind looks worn by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu and Ashley Park, for season two of “Emily in Paris.”
The group, founded by fashion industry veteran Philippe Guillet, provides job-seekers with training through a six-month program that aims to introduce them to the techniques and jargon of haute couture, the top end of the fashion pyramid that runs through production. Depends on highly qualified workers. Measuring clothes.
Renaissance is offering 76 lots at the auction, which will be held on Thursday in Drouet, Paris, to coincide with Paris Couture Week. These include 44 upcycled outfits, accessories, jewelry and photographs, with proceeds going toward funding the training program.
A chain-embroidered cream dress and jacket worn by Leroy-Beaulieu in the popular Netflix series is estimated at 400 to 500 euros. Park’s “Mount Fuji” outfit, created by pairing a Sonia Rykiel outfit with embroidered Yohji Yamamoto combat pants, is expected to cost from 150 to 180 euros.
Upcycled “Mount Fuji” costume by French nonprofit Renaissance.
Courtesy of Lawrence Laborey / C’Renaissance
Based in a low-income housing estate south of Paris, the workshop welcomes participants from as far away as Chechnya, Algeria, Morocco, Ukraine, Turkey, Guinea, Moldova, France, Ivory Coast, Afghanistan and Brazil, and both Includes experienced tailors and complete beginners.
Guillet, who spent nearly a decade working as research director with Jean Paul Gaultier, has capitalized on a growing trend for sustainable fashion, reinforced by the introduction of a French law that allows companies to sell unsold products. prevents destruction. Their “Detox Ton Stock” program aims to help fashion brands find new uses for their inventory.
To showcase his skills, his team created outfits incorporating items including vintage kimonos; a Jean Paul Gaultier suit; a Fendi dress; A Christian Lacroix Haute Couture skirt, and 20 wedding dresses donned by bridal designer Celestina Agostino.
Some were embroidered on site, while others were embellished through a partnership with the Kalahath Institute, an embroidery center in India.
Gillette has managed to attract a number of high-profile backers, ranging from prominent socialites like Jacqueline de Ribes to donors, who donated one of their couture gowns to companies including construction firm Vinci and airport operator Groupe ADP, who have made use of upcycling. Donated uniforms for ,
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Originally published at Pen 18
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