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 […]
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The Embroidery of Chanel Couture
Once again I am in awe at the impressive embroidery produced by “les petites mains” in the Lesage atelier for the house of Chanel Fall Winter 2014/2015 collection. The craftsmanship never disappoints, and seems to always be creating new innovative ways to stay relevant in today’s fashion. This video shows the way the artisans […]
Dior Fusion Embroidered Shoes
I couldn’t resist sharing these beautiful hand embroidered sneakers from Dior. This short video takes you inside the Dior ateliers to discover the intricate craftsmanship behind the Fusion Sneakers from the Autumn-Winter 2014-15 campaign. My recent addiction to Pilates has now come full circle knowing that I could wear couture shoes while doing my workout! What […]
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 […]
Charlotte Licha Haute Couture 2014
Making my way through the streets of Paris past the shadows of the Eiffel Tower, I reached the Shangri La Hotel. This is where fashion designer, Charlotte Licha choose to premier her first Haute Couture collection. I was escorted upstairs to an elegant room and shown to my seat. The hotel itself is spectacular with […]
Sorbier Haute Couture SS 2014
My second day of Paris Couture Week didn’t start out well as my train from Rambouillet into Paris was running late. Then, once I got into Paris, the metro also was not running properly! Luckily for me, the show that I was rushing to attend was also running late. Making my way through the city, […]
Paris Fashion Week SS/2014 Part 1
Well, it is that time of year again when Fashionista’s from far and wide descend upon Paris to attend shows and be photographed. Unfortunately, I missed the first day of Fashion Week as I was in England visiting family. So, my review of the shows will start from the second day of Fashion Week. The […]
Back in France!
Well, after taking some time in Canada I am now back in France! I am now living with my fiance in a small village about a 30 min, train ride outside of Paris. It is nice to experience a new way of life in France. For the past four years, I have only known living […]
Chanel Embroidery
I have found another inspiring video that shows the work that goes into the Chanel Haute Couture collection. Being trained by Chanel in their embroidery house, I have had the luxury of experiencing the amount of work required to create Chanel’s lavish collections. Hopefully by showing these videos, others will also begin to appreciate the […]
The making of a Chanel Couture Dress
A rare glimpse into the atelier houses that do the exquisite work for Chanel Haute Couture. This video gives me so much inspiration for my own couture embroidery and beadwork! The work that goes into these Haute Couture gowns is amazing, and I hope this look into the work of these artisans evokes some inspiration […]
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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