The Journal.
Tailoring history, life behind the scenes at the Maison and a guide to bespoke.
Renting a couture piece: choosing an outfit for one evening
An invitation can prompt the desire for a silhouette you might wear only rarely. Rental offers a possibility: choosing a creation for a particular moment. The garment, its intended use and the rental terms need to work together so that the experience can be enjoyed fully.
The wedding outfit after the wedding: thinking beyond the first day
A wedding outfit can retain its symbolic force while finding other occasions to be worn. Transformable designs and stories of reimagined dresses are contributing to this conversation in 2026. For a bespoke project, the useful distinction is between what you want to preserve, separate or change.
A dress or a suit for a civil wedding: start with the day itself
Choosing a civil wedding outfit becomes easier when we stop opposing the romantic dress and the assertive suit. A dress can be graphic; tailoring can be soft and delicate. The meaningful differences emerge through volume, movement and how you want to experience the day. The choice concerns an experience as much as an image, and deserves to begin there.
The women’s suit: choosing how to dress for your working day
A working day can include a commute, hours at a desk, a presentation and dinner. Choosing a suit for these situations means organising an outfit around real uses. Cut and cloth contribute to the impression it creates, but clothing cannot replace ability or a person’s voice. Its most useful role may be to let you concentrate on what you are there to do.