Haute Couture and the Cool Kids

Jan 17, 2008 @ 11:00am

Reader Brittany sent us in a great little video that is not only fun to watch, but actually educational.

"The Secret World of Haute Couture" explains, well, the secret (private) world of haute couture - specifically, the ladies who can and do afford it.

It's the first in a series of six, which you can watch here if you're boss is out of the office/you're still on winter break.

We kind of love the American that leads you into the world of the highest kind of fashion in the video above - she was the only one who would come right out and talk to BBC, who put this project together.

Watch and learn...

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writer Natalie Hormilla
posted in Fashion Is Fun tags BBC, Haute Couture, Television

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posted by guest

Jan 17, 2008 12:34PM

there is quick Isabella Blow cameo in part 4...made me quite sad.

posted by olyaiscool

Jan 17, 2008 1:37PM

amazing documentary.

posted by Lindsaysue12

Jan 17, 2008 1:46PM

If the lady from YSL was not the mother of Marie Antoinette from the movie, I don't know who was. She sounded JUST like her.


Anyway, what a fun documentary to watch! And yes, I loved that most of the "insiders" who decided to show their closets were Americans. Go figure.

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posted by etoilee8

Jan 17, 2008 2:58PM

I could not tear my eyes away from this. I loved every bit of it (perfect thing to do on a snow day). I learned tons and I'm recommending it to all my friends. I caught that Izzy Blow cameo and it made me sad too :(

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posted by Perry

Jan 17, 2008 3:40PM

Thanks so much for posting this up! That Chanel dress in part three was breathtakingly beautiful.

posted by Katie H

Jan 17, 2008 4:03PM

Amazing! I also loved getting to see the interiors of these ladies' houses.

It is interesting that mostly only Americans were filmed- but another reason for this could be a language/ culture barrier. I would guess that a majority of haute couture clients are from the former USSR or rich Middle Eastern countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia.

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posted by guest

Jan 18, 2008 1:43AM

I actually saw this on tv a while ago and wondered if anyone else caught it/noticed it was all Americans showing their closets and discussing prices. Interesting to watch though.

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posted by guest

Jan 18, 2008 12:40PM

Thank you so much for posting this !
Really loved it.

posted by bananahana

Jan 18, 2008 5:52PM

interesting, but i wonder if the reporter ever felt self concious over her outfit and backpack.

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