December 1, 2011 was a sad day for those in the fashion industry. Master of Couture embroidery, François Lesage, aged 82 passed away after a long battle with illness. M. Lesage was a true visionary in the fashion industry. Tucked away in the attic rooms of a five story building, overlooked by Sacre Coeur, you […]
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Iris Couture Embroidery
Just thought I would share a piece that I am currently working on! This is a couture embroidered piece that will soon be turned into a clutch purse. The hand embroidery is done with a Luneville hook which is the technique that I learned at Lesage, (an atelier house owned by Chanel). It is created […]
2010 Reflections
Since 2010 is now over, I felt it was time to reflect on my past adventure filled year. Over the past year I was lucky enough to get to experience what most don’t get to do in a lifetime! One year ago today I was a new citizen of Paris, France. I had just finished […]
Louboutin Shoe Dreams
I know these shoes are old news, but I love them so much that I must add them to my blog. Christian Louboutin partnered with the famed French embroidery house Lesage to create a very limited shoe inspired by Marie Antoinette. Since I just spent 3 months learning couture embroidery at Lesage, I think I […]
Ultramod Paris
I have found my new favourite shop in Paris. “Ultramod” is a mercerie (dressmaker and sewing store) that has been selling buttons, ribbons, hats, and silks since 1890. It seems like you step back in time when entering into this shop. There are loomed silk ribbons which date back to the 1940’s, felts for hats […]
The House of Lesage
In the heart of Paris, 50 seamstresses are hunched over wooden frames feverishly stitching hundreds of tiny cut glass beads, sequins and rhinestones onto gossamer cloth for “The House of Lesage”. This is why I came to Paris. I studied Professional Haute Couture Embroidery with the workers at Lesage. Owned by Chanel, The House of […]
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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