en faisant les poches... emptying out somebody's pockets...

En pliant une robe, j'ai remarqué une protubérance dans sa poche ... je l'ai retournée, et un mouchoir (Nina Ricci), froissé, en est sorti. J'imagine qu'il était là depuis 30 ans ou plus, oublié par son ancienne propriétaire.
Folding some new dresses, I noticed a slight bulk in one of them... and out came a handkerchief, by Nina Ricci, oddly folded and forgotten by it's former owner for at least 30 years, I guess... I discovered a new hobby, next time I go on a vintage hunt : dig out forgotten objects from old pockets.

Essayages

J'ai commencé les recherches pour renouveler l'expérience de la boutique éphémère... 
Parmi mes projets, l'organisation de mini ventes privées (à mon domicile, près du canal St Martin). N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des idées, ou si vous voulez passer farfouiller ! 
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Boutique fantasque, 23-25/09/2011

Mon rêve s'est finalement réalisé : j'ai "eu" ma première boutique, du 23 au 25 septembre dernier.

My dream finally became true : 

from Sept. 23rd-25th, I had my first, temporary boutique !

La "Boutique fantasque" a réuni 6 créateurs parisiens 

à la Galerie Absoluty.

The weather was very nice, a kind of Parisian Indian summer... so many young families, but also a couple of tourists, strolled along the canal Saint Martin, and entered the Galerie Absoluty, which I shared with 5 Paris based creators (list below). 

The event was called "Boutique fantasque".

C'était un plaisir incroyable de finalement voir des personnes porter les robes que j'ai commencé à collectionner (et à porter avec moi) pendant les 10 dernières années.
It was an incredible joy to see people wearing the clothes I had been collecting and carrying around for the last years (some of them have been with me for 10 years now).

Je voudrais remercier le couple âgé dont le mari voulait à tout prix offrir une robe à son épouse, la couturière qui nous a donné des informations précieuses sur les tissus, le couple de jeunes amoureux, la dame si élégante avec les sabots roses, la cliente qui a acheté ma robe préférée (mais qui lui allait si bien!), Claudia, Emmanuelle qui m'a invitée à participer à cet événement, et tous les autres visiteurs pour ces 3 journées fantas(ti)ques !
The elderly couple who tried on several dresses, a former "couturière" who commented on the fabrics, a young couple verymuch in love, the very stylish lady with pink clogs wearing two of my most exceptional dresses ever, the lady who bought my favorite dress which looked fantastic on her, Claudia, Emmanuelle who had invited me to be part of this great adventure with the blue and black chevron coat... and so many other visitors... I wish to thank you all for these 3 fantas(ti)que days.

Jule

A dress a day... (2)

The first thing I have to say : I can't remember the color of this dress correctly, as it really depends on the light it's exposed to... 

A lace like fabric, with see-through sleeves, and a double frilled neck line. Beautiful buttons. And it survived well the years.

tag size: 11 (Japanese size)

fits like: xs-small

bust: 34" // 86 cm

waist: 24" // 71 cm (elastic waistband)

total length: 41,5" // 105,5 cm

skirt part length: 26" // 66 cm

hip: approx. 45" // 114 cm

shoulders: 14,75" // 37,5 cm

sleeve length: 29,5" // 75 cm (from center of the base of the collar to the sleeve hem)

brand/maker: Collection

condition: excellent

a dress a day...

I am preparing new dresses, and wanted to talk about some of them that struck me... it's difficult to get used to new members of the family, but usually once they have been worn and pictures have been taken, we are friends ! 
So I will start today with this strange midnight blue dress (though it sometimes has dark purple shades). 
the measurements : 

fits like: xs-s
bust: approx. 34" // 86 cm
waist: 19-28" // 74-142 cm (elastic waistband)
total length: 43,5" // 110 cm
sleeve length: 14" // 35,5 cm (from center of the base of the collar to the sleeve hem)
condition: excellent

" Transparence "

I recently was invited to the South of France and brought a bag full of vintage dresses I had gathered during my last vintage hunt(about 140 new items to come !).

The Southern light was very warm, and in the evening, colors changed to beige and gold. I decided to take some pictures with the new dresses hanging outside. Hovering in the air (like ghosts...) under the breeze, they looked like x-rays against the sky, showing their "articulations" and hidden seams, but also the beauty of their delicate "skin" / fabric.

I will upload these dresses soon on my etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/JulesAtelier), with a greater color accuracy, but I wanted to share these pictures... a glimpse at forthcoming items ! Please feel free to convo for info or thoughts. atelierdejule(ad)gmail.com

New dresses for 2011

Here are some of my new finds...

I will update them soon on my etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/JulesAtelier), but in the meantime, I can already send you some measurements. Please contact at atelierdejule(ad)gmail.com

sleeveless lavender dress with flower pattern 

(central pleat on front skirt part), waist 28"

 a really amazing pattern & fabric in a ***** condition 

(4 pleats on skirt part), waist 30", shoulders 13,5"

 x(x)s midnight blue dot dress with removable belt

 flashy colors for spring and autumn, 

Junefum by Lady Onward.

shoulder : 15", waist : 15'5"

 I love the combination of buttons, belt and fabric...

shoulders : 14", waist : 20-24"

another amazing print, size is S-M

shoulders : 14,5", waist : 33-34"

delicate pattern, great colors, and stunning buttons/belt

shoulders : 13,5", waist : 34" (but fits XS too)

colors, quality of fabric and details... 

it's a really great dress, with an amazing print

shoulders : 13", waist : 30" (xs)

a mini mini dress :), xs

central back zipper

shoulders : 14", length : 28" (71cm)

another Miss Onward dress, with white colar

shoulder : 14,5", waist : 27"

a light wool dress

shoulders : 18,5", length : 40"

great pattern, shoulder : 13", waist : 27"