If you are a fan of Dior, you will know that the tulle skirt plays an important role in their history and design. Paying homage to the classic post-War New Look created by the house, their latest tulle skirt design offers chic sophistication. The only problem is that many cannot afford the $3,800 price tag that […]
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Do You Love Haute Couture Embroidery?
Happy 2019 everyone! With the start of a new year comes the time when I announce my haute couture beadwork and embroidery classes for the year! This year I will be focusing a lot more on teaching and will be visiting some new exciting locations to share my passion for couture embroidery. If you are […]
Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery Class
Have you ever wanted to learn Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery? This is your chance to learn the traditional French techniques still used in Parisian atelier’s today! I am offering my “Intro to Haute Couture Beadwork and Embroidery Class” once again at the end of the summer. This class is an intensive 3 day class […]
A Dior Documentary You Must See!
If you do nothing else this weekend, you must watch this beautiful movie. It is a showcase of Dior’s Spring/Summer Haute Couture 2011 collection, giving an insider’s view to how the collection was formed from sketches into actual runway pieces. This is a great movie to show the amount of work and talent that goes […]
Glimpse Creations Atelier
Exciting News!! Glimpse Creations Atelier has opened in Burlington, Ontario! Located downtown Burlington, Glimpse Creations Atelier is inspired by the Parisian workrooms that service the Haute Couture industry. Come and see the new products for sale and also watch traditional European crafting techniques used in the atelier. From embroidery and beadwork to traditional flowermaking and […]
Haute Couture Swiss Textiles
Last week I came across this wonderful video of Swiss textile manufacturing company Jakob Schlaepfer. They are an amazing company keeping the textile craft alive for the past 50 years, and are still supplying the fashion world with many magical creations. Imagine a material as soft, sheer and delicate as a soap bubble, or a fabric […]
A Visit to Flower Maker Legeron
One of the best parts about living in France is getting to visit some of the most incredible craft atelier houses still creating handmade pieces for the world of fashion. I have always wanted to visit Legeron and buy some flowers for my work, so I finally made time go into Paris and visit this […]
Embroidered Chanel Perfume Bottle
Just wanted to share the piece that I made for my sister for her birthday. This is a luneville embroidery piece that is hand stitched and then placed in a vintage frame that I found at an antique market in Strasbourg, France. My sister collects perfume bottles, so this embroidery will be perfect to hang […]
One of a Kind Show Toronto
If you are in the Toronto area and looking for something to do this Easter weekend, come out to the One of a Kind Show. This amazing show features only North American artists selling One of a Kind, handmade items. I will be one of the artists selling my new Pop Up Greeting Cards at […]
L’École Van Cleef & Arpels
Ever wondered how the artists at Van Cleef & Arpels create the beautiful jewelry? Well now you can learn from the masters themselves. The legendary jewelry company has opened the first school of its kind in Paris. This school is not like any other, although it is open to everyone, professionals and amateurs alike, with […]
Who is Glimpse?
Hi! My name is Sarah Palow and I am the face behind Catch a Glimpse. I am an award winning jewelry/ embroidery designer and fashion/lifestyle writer. I recently spent time living my fashion dream in Paris, France. This is my lifestyle blog where I will write about Europe, fashion, health and happiness…. because, what else is important in life!?
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