Draping
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Flou and Tailleur: The Two Workrooms That Divide Haute Couture
Haute couture houses are traditionally divided into two distinct workrooms: Atelier Flou for soft, draped garments and Atelier Tailleur for structured, tailored pieces. This specialization ensures mastery of vastly different construction techniques, materials, and garment types.
Rafael Castillo·October 19, 2026
Heritage
Draping and Cardboard Molds: The Two Hand-Pleating Techniques Behind Couture's Sculpted Folds
Couture fashion relies on two primary hand-pleating techniques: draping, which sculpts fabric directly on a form for organic shapes, and cardboard pleating, using molds and heat for precise, durable patterns. The choice of technique and fiber determines whether pleats are fluid sculptures or lasting, wash-resistant designs.
Élise Dubois·June 21, 2026