Why I chose artisanal sewing
I have been sewing for over 30 years now — a passion born from a simple need: wear clothes that I couldn't find anywhere else .
Ever since I was little, fashion has fascinated me. I would write lists of clothes I dreamed of, pieces I imagined in my head... but which I could never find in stores. At that time, consumption was very different: we bought little, but we bought better .
The clothes were often Made in France , from quality materials, and designed to last for several years. I still have a few pieces from this period, notably from Cacharel Or Sym , which I still wear today.
The arrival of fast fashion: more offerings, but less soul
When brands like H&M and Zara arrived, fashion became more accessible, faster, more varied — but also more standardized . The prices were attractive, but the quality was no longer there. The collections looked the same, the fabrics were wrinkled, the finishes left something to be desired.
And above all, I couldn't find nor the materials neither the cuts that I loved.
Creating my own clothes: a revelation
That's how I decided to learn to sew. To create clothes in my image , with fabrics that I liked , and that I wouldn't see on everyone.
Sewing was a revelation. It opened the doors to an infinite universe for me: that of beautiful materials , rich colors , quality fabrics , often from end of stock of fashion houses .
With my hands, I could finally bring to life unique, lasting creations that tell a story.
Why I continue today
Today, with Carlis , I offer clothes hand-sewn in France , in very small series . Each piece is designed to last, to enhance the woman who wears it, and to preserve this rare bond between the garment and the woman who chooses it.
By creating, I want to prove that we can still love fashion without giving up:
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there fabric quality
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there customization
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authenticity
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and the respect for the artisanal gesture
Thank you for following this adventure.
I hope my creations inspire you as much as sewing has inspired me all these years.
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