Diary of a Dress.. Kathleen Marie Couture's John Galliano~Christian Dior Couture Tribute Gown

Dear Friends,

In accordance with John Galliano's departure from French Couture House, Christian Dior,
I have dedicated the gown I was working on at the time to him.

Galliano was SUCH a huge inspiration to me as an artist and designer.His reoccurring French revoutionary themes in his shows, his lavish masterpiece theatre couture theatrics, just marvelousness upon marvelousness!

With the departure of three of the greatest designers in fashion in last few years,
( Christian Lacroix, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano)
it really makes one wonder about the next realm? Or if there is even one worth mentioning?

That said, here are the illustrations of my "Le Dior est Morte!Vive Dior!" gown.
I will post pictures of part of the process as well, as it is always so interesting
to see the process of creation.





ps: I recently came across "Christian Dior" roses! Apparently these fragrant red roses (named for the original Christian Dior), debuted in the 1950's. Of course I promptly bought all in stock and will be planting these beauties in my ever growing rose garden!

Fleurishes!
Kathleen

The Palest Pink Pierrot-ette..Rococo Photo Shoot du Jour!

Dear Friends,
Here are two new images from the Rococo photo shoot I just finished.







credits are as follows:

model: Miss Anna Boman
mua, couture, styling, photography, hair: Kathleen Marie


These images will be available as prints in the coming months,
as well as the wig style and the one of a kind corset and French lace gown.
( all available at www.AntoinettesAtelier.com)

More photos still to come!

Enchanted Evenings,
K. Marie

Fine Art Fashion Prints Are Available! First set Special Edition!

Dear Friends,

FINALLY! I have prints available of one of my photo shoots!

The first edition is "Miss Aprella 'Lacroix et la Pompadour', a
loving tribute to one of my favourite french couture designers,
Christian Lacroix, and also to 18th century luminary, Madame de Pompadour.

The first five prints are being sold as a 'Special Edition' complete
with a Rococo hand painted frame in your choice of two colours.
( frame available is not the one pictured here).
The image is roughly 8x10, the frame, 9 x12.

These prints are printed using the finest printing process for fine art replication;
the giclee process. The inks are outstanding and archival, the paper
is equally as outstanding, being Somerset Velvet stock.

LIMITED availability..

Miss Aprella is Available Here.

Fleurishes!,

Kathleen

Haute Rococo du jour photo shoot, Limited Edition Fine Art Prints available!.. coming soon!

Dear Friends,

My absence from my blog, and also my email list is really quite sincere!
I promise!

I have been working on a gown that rivals all at the ball,
as well as a new Rococo Marie Antoinette photo shoot..

Just a few more days and soon things will start being revealed!
But as a bit of a chineur...
My concept sketches for the shoot..






Until Soon,

Kathleen

Kathleen Marie Couture Article at Fangirtastic..

Dear Friends,

I have just been alerted to an article on my work..Although it is a bit old,
it is still relevant to my art!

Please enjoy it here: Kathleen Marie Couture.

Enjoy your evening!


Kathleen Marie

Venice Carnival! 18th Century Wigs and Couture Costumes off to Italy!!

Dear Friends,

It is that gorgeously ornate time of the year... Almost time for Carnivale ( carneval, carnevale however you wish to spell it..) in Venice, Italy.

I am so fortunate to have several customers from the United states and Europe
waltzing around the grand balls in Venice in my work.




The beautiful photograph above is courtesy of a lovely customer. She is wearing a custom 18th century Rococo powdered wig by Antoinette's Atelier NY.
Photo by David Rose, model: Ariel


It reminds me of one of my major goals for this year.. To get some ballgowns
out there for sale. After working in the NYC garment center for almost a decade,
I have some of the MOST beautiful fabrics and trims.. and now that I have
a bigger and better studio space, I can build more costumes and gowns.

I hope to be able to go to Venice in 2012.. Here's to 18th century inspired gowns and gorgeousness!

Fleurishes,
Kathleen Marie

Couture Fashion Doll *Prima* by Kathleen Marie Couture

Dear Friends,

Although she is still a w.i.p. ( work in progress) I wanted
to share her with you.

She is my first couture fashion doll overhaul,( at 16" tall) and I
think she has turned out rather nicely.

She has been totally repainted,
although I do need to shade her a bit more..

Her gown is lined and complete with a petticoat,
It reminds me a bit of a black silk taffeta confection,
a Dior Haute Couture gown named
"Maria Theresa" from the Anglomania Exhibit at the Met,
a few years back. I may have to recreate that gown
in 1/4 scale someday. It is magnificent!!

((She is formerly a Gene Marshall by Mel Odom doll.
I have no affiliation with the company.))

I anticipate she should be ready to purchase by mid-late february.
If you sign up for mymailing list, you will know first whether she will be an auction, or go up in my store...