Élise Dubois
Senior Heritage Editor
With a master's degree in Fashion Curation from the London College of Fashion, Élise began her career as an archivist for the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. She later served as a guest curator for exhibitions at the V&A and The Met's Costume Institute. Élise is the author of the critically acclaimed book, 'The Weaver's Hand: A Century of Parisian Haute Couture,' which chronicled the evolution of artisanal crafts. At Chez La Modiste, she pens our most in-depth historical features, connecting the threads of the past to the trends of the present.
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Mycelium emerges as high-performance insulation for 2026
A new bio-based insulation material, grown to order, is hitting the market at a quarter of the price of wood fiber.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
What Was Christian Dior's 1947 New Look and Why Did It Revolutionize Fashion?
In February 1947, as much of Europe still grappled with post-war rationing, Christian Dior unveiled a single dress, the 'Chérie,' that alone consumed over 13-and-a-half yards of fabric, pleated meticu
Jun 22, 2026 · 4 min read
What are hand pleating techniques in modern couture fashion?
A 2.24mg sample from the Tarkhan Dress, the world's oldest complete woven garment, revealed its intricate knife pleats were crafted over 5,000 years ago. Radiocarbon dating confirmed the garment's ori
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Mytheresa Munich Store Reopens After Redesign
Mytheresa's Munich womenswear store reopened after a redesign on Thursday, an event seemingly modest for a company that just acquired Yoox Net-a-Porter for €555 million cash.
Jun 18, 2026 · 2 min read
LoveShackFancy Unveils Resort 2027 Collection with Bold New Directions
LoveShackFancy's Resort 2027 collection introduces deep merlots, emerald greens, and a significant emphasis on outerwear.
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
The Meticulous Craft of Haute Couture Gowns
One single Giambattista Valli couture gown can demand 240 hours of meticulous handcrafting and consume 6,000 meters of fabric, as reported by Vogue .
Jun 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Central Saint Martins Showcases Bold Menswear Talent in Peckham
Backstage at the Central Saint Martins BA Fashion show, designer Yuki Naka experimented with mixing Fairy Liquid with water to coat a jacket with bubbles, a creative improvisation mirroring the show's
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Haute Couture Embellishment Techniques and Their History
For 130 years, artisans known as 'petites mains' at Maison Lesage have meticulously hand-attached intricate embellishments.
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Lizzo's Metallic Gold Mules Spark Fashion Conversation
Lizzo stepped out in New York City wearing Gianvito Rossi Ascent 55 metallic gold mules, a luxury statement piece that instantly sparked conversations about high-fashion accessibility.
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Eva Longoria's Cannes footwear choices wow red carpet
Eva Longoria stepped onto the Cannes red carpet in white satin René Caovilla 'Anastasia' platform sandals, towering 150mm high, making a clear statement for dramatic footwear.
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
What is the evolution of haute couture craftsmanship?
Virtual fittings for haute couture clients increased by 33%, a notable shift for an industry founded on meticulous handcraft and in-person exclusivity.
May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Floral hair perfume market analysis 2026 shows surprising growth despite challenges
With #hairperfume garnering over 500 million social media views, the global floral hair perfume market, valued at $1.
May 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Priyanka Chopra Honored at Gold Gala in Chikankari Couture
At the Gold Gala, Priyanka Chopra Jonas accepted her Global Vanguard Honor in a couture gown crafted from a 20-year-old Chikankari sari, a garment that seamlessly blended two decades of history with m
May 12, 2026 · 4 min read