Patou Saint Germain
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Her firstname smells like the best fragrances and her name takes us to the artists’ Paris.
It’s because Patou Saint Germain has the exoticism of her ethnic background – she was born at Pointe-à-Pitre – and the creativity of the most famous fashion designers. She doesn’t hesitate to try new and inspiring experiences.
In her shop, located at rue Africaine in Saint-Gilles (Brussels), Patou creates for women. She wants to highlight the best part of womanhood in each women.
The purpose of the choice of shapes and materials is to beautify the body while maintaining the practical and comfort characteristics.
Patou Saint Germain creates ready-made clothes (directly or tailor-made) like evening wears, wedding dresses…but temporary creations, art pieces, and chocolate dresses too.
She likes to surprise and play with the different faces of her personality through her art.
Let’s start from the beginning…
Patou Saint Germain was born in 1970 in Guadeloupe and, when she’s 2 years old, comes in France with her parents.
She grows up in a family of six children. From a very young age, Patou creates clothes for her dolls.
At 15, she decides to become a fashion designer and passed the entrance exam of the school “Ecole supérieure des Arts appliqué Duperré”, the only public fashion school in Paris.
She dives into the fashion world like we can do with a religion.
During her studies, she works as a salesperson at Promod and wins the competition of young designers. Promod hires her immediately as a junior fashion designer.
Quickly propeled as a chief fashion designer, she travels a lot to “type” her products…USA, Italy, Japan…
The love brings her to Brussels where she works during one year for Caroline Biss.
In no time, she wants to stand on her own feet : she opens her shop and begins to draw, create and produce. That’s where Patou entertains her clients, offers ready-made clothes and…some tea.
An other approach of the fashion world.
« I always wanted to revolutionize the fashion world. The relation between the women and the clothes is very important. It’s the extension of her body and reflects her state of mind. When a women says that she hasn’t anything to wear while the wardrobe is full, it means that she’s a new person and wants other thing that she doesn’t own. A few husbands understand it thus.
I want to support women and give them a « tool » for making them feel ease and seducing. I am at their service for their aesthetic appearance including my two cents’ worth. For example, I love the crossed heart structure because it’s enveloping and draws body’s curves. It’s comfortable and feminine.»
From the story of the suit to the Japanese influence
« By studying the story of the suit, we realize that the unsaid was implicit via the suit. This one has been replacing the language in a time when the women did not have a say. »
Patou Saint Germain feels attracted by Japan, especially by Issey Miyake and her conceptual shapes with the search of simplicity that gives some strength.
« I’m an African from Europe and, like many people that feel displaced, pursue a sort of quest for an identity. »
This search is found in her creations that involve Africa and Occident via shapes and materials. Ideas and models emerge from the discoveries of different materials, variation of silk, flax, mesh or African basin.
« I love the « Makeba »(*) style drawing and the Japanese lines like hide-and-seek jackets of kimonos. »
The worry of womanhood and originality of the style serve as a conductor line for the creation of the models.
The enhancement of the feminine body , the search of the appropriate garment and the availability are Patou’s work characteristics too.
(*) in reference to the South African singer Miriam Makeba
Original creations
We should step out of our comfortable zone and search other inspiring sources, try the unknown and show ourselves in other aspects.
That’s what Patou does when she creates amazing and audacious chocolate dresses with the chocolate maker Laurent Gerbaud for The Salon du Chocolat.
Or whether when she creates a dress with ropes and the top hat for the exhibition City Doll in Brussels. This one has been sold in an auction for a charitable work.
And tomorrow ?
« I want to continue showing that it’s possible to wear clothes differently to highlight the most beautiful part of the women. Her body is a treasury. It needs to be pampered and highlighted. What gives me the most pleasure ? It’s seeing a women’s face changing when she wears a dress…It illuminates !
OPENING HOURS
Monday & Sunday – Closed
Tuesday– Saturday – 11:30 – 18:30
96, rue Africaine Brussels 1060 Belgium
Karolien Verstraeten
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Karolien Verstraeten is een Belgisch modemerk gebaseerd in Antwerpen.
Ontwerpster Karolien Verstraeten groeide op in Gent en behaalde er haar diploma architectuur. Vervolgens verhuisde ze naar Antwerpen om er mode aan de Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten te studeren. Ze won er de ARTOS prijs voor haar eerste collectie en modeshow.
Het welslagen van haar afstudeerproject deed haar dromen van een eigen merk. De eerste collectie eigentijdse jurkjes lanceerde ze in 2009 met veel succes.
De jaren daaropvolgend bracht het label verscheidene collecties uit in de gekende tijdloze ‘Karolien Verstraeten stijl’ en werd het verkocht in diverse boetieks in de Benelux.
In 2016 gaat Karolien nog een stapje verder. Uit liefde voor de ambacht start zij dit jaar een nieuw concept. Het vak van kleermaker nieuw leven inblazen door een collectie op maat voor de modebewuste vrouw én bruid.
Leopoldstraat 29 B Antwerpen 2000
Valentine Avoh
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About
BETWEEN PASSION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
THE DESIGNER
Valentine Avoh
Located in the heart of Brussels, the Atelier Valentine Avoh offers light, refined and playful wedding dresses in a Haute Couture spirit, combining surprising details and timeless cuts.
Graduated in fashion design from the London College of Fashion, the Belgian designer worked for more than 10 years for prestigious international houses such as Alexander McQueen, Alexis Mabille and San Andrès Milano.
While completing her first wedding dress in 2009, Valentine fell in love with the handcrafted process. Five years later, she launched her own brand and then opened her atelier in Brussels in 2017, where she creates each piece in the manner of the greatest names in Couture.
Inspirations
From Rita Hayworth’s undeniable glamour to the mysterious sensuality of Marlène Dietrich, Valentine’s universe is a mix of cinematographic and musical references. The songs of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald exude their charm in her creations.
From the first sketch to the finished product passing by the paper pattern, each pieces is made by hand in my Brussels workshop. The perfect equation to give you that feeling of intimate luxury and discreet elegance that only bespoke craftsmanship can provide.
In my constant quest for quality, I sources fabrics exclusively in Europe; in Italy, in France and of course in Belgium, from the same suppliers as those of the Haute Couture houses. I also develops some of my own unique embroideries in partnership with my suppliers in order to offer you truly unique pieces who embody the characteristic of the Atelier’s dna.
75 BOULEVARD SAINT-MICHEL BRUXELLES 1040
Isabelle
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About Isabelle
Completely tailor-made bridal and suite clothing and evening dresses in the fabric you want! Large selection of fabrics, patterns, accessories and shoes. Also retouching and adjusting clothing. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information about our bridal and suite attire!
Repair or retouch of your favorite pants
It’s a crisis, and your wardrobe feels that too. However, you don’t have to be scruffy about it. Because what you bring to Isabelle from Ghent as worn out, gets a new life under her hands. In this way you also recover old clothes that are in fashion again: everything will come back one day.
Bought a pair of jeans that just drag to the floor? Or is your floral dress too wide under the armpits? Isabelle takes care of the retouching of your clothing … so that it fits like a glove!
You can also contact us for wedding dresses.
Treasure of material
The zipper on your bright yellow pants is broken. You have lost a silver button from the row on your vest. Chances are that Isabelle has what you are looking for – and then she does not hesitate to use her large stock. Does she not find that specific substance? Then she recovers that from another part of your blouse, so that your sleeve is still subtly closed.
Adjusting bridal and suite attire
When you get married or walk into the suite, all eyes are on you. Thanks to Isabelle, you look great: she makes tailor-made bridal and suite clothing, and sells matching shoes. Have you lost your nerves by the big day? Or, on the contrary, thickened? With a few retouches by Isabelle, your party attire is completely tailor-made again!
Retouching or repair of your clothing?
You do not have to make an appointment. Just drop by Isabelle’s. From Tuesday to Friday between 9 am and 12 noon and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Saturdays between 9.30am and 12pm, and 2pm and 4.30pm.
Opening hours
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday
09:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 18:00
Thursday
09:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 18:00
Friday
09:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 18:00
Saturday
09:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 16:30
Closed on Sundays
Dampoortstraat 56 Gent 9000 Belgium
ID-Couture
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About Isabelle
As a child Isabelle had a special interest in fabrics, threads and buttons. During her studies in cutting and seaming, that interest grew into a true passion. Isabelle has been meticulously joining fabrics for more than 10 years. Seams, hems and buttons provide a professional finish.
Do you already have an idea or do you give Isabelle creative freedom? The result may always be there.
You will soon be showing off customization from ID Couture.
Special occasions call for special clothing.
Looking for an original party outfit?
Then be sure to visit ID Couture. Clothing that makes you feel good, that makes you shine, that makes you happy, Isabelle can take care of that.
You can come to ID Couture for every small, large or grand occasion. You can certainly count on a lot of compliments on your big day.
Do you have a repair or adjustment job? You can also contact ID Couture for large and small retouches. Isabelle makes sure your clothes fit like a glove
Suit Solutions
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Are you looking for an experienced tailor? Emin has had his sewing workshop for more than 20 years now. In the beginning, the focus was mainly on retouching for renowned boutiques in and outside Antwerp, and tailor-made clothing.
The tailor Emin Aliyev designs – together with you – your tailor-made clothing. He guides you – step by step – in choosing the fabric, the cut, the lining, the buttons, and other finishes …
Need an experienced tailor?
SuitSolutions has its own workshop for customization, repairs and retouching of all kinds of clothing
Our tailoring services
Have clothing made to measure (retouches)
In recent years, there has also been an increasing demand for a tailor with an eye for the right fit – whether it is to update existing garments or to have newly purchased designer clothes perfectly adapted (retouches) – or to tailor clothing.
Full Tailored Clothing
SuitSolutions also offers the contemporary stylish man tailor-made solutions at very competitive prices. The suits, vests and overcoats are made according to traditional craft methods with sustainable quality fabrics such as vital Barberis, Ariston, Holland & Sherry, Scabal, etc…
Clothing repairs
We all know it, your most beautiful jacket, pants or skirt has a tear, the zipper is broken. It would be a shame to just throw away your expensive clothes and let alone favorite clothes while you can still wear them. That is why we also repair your garments so that you can wear them for a few more years!
How does a tailor work?
Step 1: Make an appointment
To ensure that we can take your measurements in peace, we recommend that you make an appointment in advance. Together with you we look at an ideal moment during or after office hours when it suits you!
Step 2: Take measurements
A perfect fit is crucial for tailoring. The tailor will take your measurements, so he can determine the perfect fit of your garment.
Step 3: Choice of fabrics & accessories
After measuring your measurements, we will discuss the possible fabrics, the color of the lining and all the options with you. The tailor will give you professional advice on all possible finishes.
Step 4: Delivery of Creation
Depending on the complexity, your tailor-made suit, jacket, shirt, trousers or other multi-piece creation will be ready after a few weeks. The tailor checks with you whether everything feels comfortable.
Real craft: more than just designing tailor-made clothing
The profession of a tailor mainly consists of making tailor-made clothes. The craft is thousands of years old and dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. This concerns different types of clothing such as trousers, skirts, jackets, shirts, jackets, but also suits.
A good tailor not only makes new clothes, but also repairs or adjusts clothes according to body measurements. For example, it is about repairing a zipper or taking a pair of pants or vest. That is why we also speak of a tailor, tailor or costume designer!
All the qualities of a good tailor
Is a perfectionist – he works very precisely to offer the customer a garment that fits exactly and is beautifully finished
Is accurate – not only by delivering work that is in line with customer expectations but also the finishing of the creation
Punctual – this by having the garments ready on time on an agreed date so that you can wear it for the occasion
Energetic, customer-oriented, creative – are of course also important qualities or competencies of a good tailor.
Experienced tailor with own studio in Belgium
Are you looking for an experienced tailor in Belgium? SuitSolutions has its tailor shop in the center of Antwerp. Our customers come from East Flanders, West Flanders, Brussels, Flemish Brabant and also the Netherlands for our expertise in tailor-made clothing.
Make an appointment or visit our clothing store where we will be happy to show you the various options for both women’s and men’s clothing, retouches, repairs.
OPENING HOURS
AFTER APPOINTMENT 18.00 – 20.30
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday 10.00 – 13.00 / 14.00 – 18.00
Wednesday 10.00 – 13.00 / 14.00 – 18.00
Thursday 10.00 – 13.00 / 14.00 – 18.00
Friday 10.00 – 13.00 / 14.00 – 18.00
Saturday 10.00 – 13.00 / 14.00 – 16.30
Closed on Sundays
Frankrijklei 76 Bus 1 Antwerpen 2000 Belgium
Marie Catherine Le Hodey
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THE HOUSE
Marie Catherine creates modern, glamorous and impertinent wedding dresses. Fluid and light, like the scent of a summer perfume. She is inspired by mythical icons of fashion and cinema such as Jane Birkin, Brigitte Bardot, Kate Moss, Vanessa Paradis, …. The style is elegant, uncluttered and definitely couture with a touch of voluptuousness. The Marie Catherine le Hodey’s bride is free, sensual and sparkling. Her eyes sparkle, her laughter is spontaneous, her look confident. Subtle, aesthetic, passionate, a bit rebellious, she dreams of lightness, carefreeness and poetry. She breaks the codes and dares to be impetuous and seductive.
MARIE CATHERINE
“A free spirit, a glamorous look, sprinkled with a touch of impertinence. “
Marie Catherine has been designing wedding dresses for more than 10 years and has the art of sublimating women. She looks for harmony, refinement and boldness in her cuts. She enhances the curves of the body with naturalness and delicacy by choosing comfortable fabrics with a perfect fit. Subtly plays with materials and transparencies to give a casual air to the silhouettes.
OUR SERVICES
THE COLLECTION
During your appointment, you will be able to try on many dresses from the collection. The fitting is fun and creative. We try on, we superimpose, we compose, we have fun! The idea is to play with all the elements of the collection to discover the dress that will reveal your personality. The dress will then be made to your measure with the chosen elements of personalization.
Price of the collection 2000 to 4500€.
UNIQUE DESIGN
“Each dress tells a different story, this story is yours. “
Do you love the house style and want a fully customized dress?
Whisper your wishes to Marie Catherine and she will be happy to create it for you, with you. You will receive a detailed sketch. The first fittings of the dress will be done in a cotton canvas in order to define with Marie Catherine, the volumes, the proportions. You will select the fabrics and laces together. When all the details of your dress will be chosen with love, your dress will be realized in the real materials, with a know-how Couture.
Price on estimate from 3000€.
Vieille rue du Moulin 166 Brussels 1180 Belgium
Ziza Couture
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COUTURE CRAFTSMANSHIP – HANDMADE & UNIQUE
WHAT CAN YOU GO TO ZIZA COUTURE FOR?
Bridal Dresses
Having your wedding dress made to measure is a very special, unique and strong process to really come to a dress that fully accentuates your beauty.
Party Dresses
You can come to Ziza Couture for a beautiful piece unique that matches who you are. A perfect fit and the right cut offers so many possibilities for every body.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
No ordinary sewing lessons, but learn to sew for yourself tailor-made. You can find the full curriculum at the bottom of this site.
HOW DOES CUSTOMIZATION WORK?
If you would like to have something custom made, we will make an appointment. We discuss what you would feel good about and which direction the design may take.
Then we look at how many passes will be needed. Depending on the design, I test the dress first, which ensures a perfect fit and cut.
In order to be able to work uniquely for everyone, I don’t have a stock of fabrics, but together we look for the most suitable materials.
Do you have any questions or would you like a first idea of the prices before you come by, send me a message or just give me a call.
ABOUT FASHION DESIGNER LINA
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Making people beautiful is my mission 😉
When I see someone, I immediately think in dresses, fabrics, colors. I don’t know myself differently, always looking for beauty in everyone and everything. Many thanks to my little golden fingers, that I can fulfill this job in this way.
For more than 10 years I have specialized in making and designing exclusive tailor-made clothing. I was educated with a master’s degree in fashion design, pattern drawing and haute couture embroidery.
ABOUT CUSTOMIZATION
“Customization is a process, an adventure. As a fashion designer, I listen and look, together we look for the right materials, fit and style. No ready-made dress code, but a unique piece that grows around you.
Customization has its price tag. But it has such beautiful and strong advantages: through customization, many more people can wear what they really dream of. Many pieces of clothing, whatever your figure, often don’t fit in ready-to-wear, even if you’d like to. Something that’s tailored is way more flattering anyway, whichever cut you prefer, simply because it fits. I often hear people say to me in the studio ‘I’ve dreamed of being long-dressed for so long, but I really didn’t think I had the figure for that’ or ‘I didn’t know that my figure looks so much better a proper cut’. Every body is so different and customization has so much to offer.
In the past years I have already drawn patterns and made and adapted designs for countless bodies. Accentuate what makes someone beautiful, envelop what feels vulnerable, look and listen. It has now become my specialization.
I don’t make collections, I like to work around a person. I mainly use the knowledge I gained with my master’s degree in fashion design to come up with original and unique designs that suit the customer, in addition to custom work.
A new vision on clothing, supportive in who we are, that’s what I’m going for.” lina
“We are all beautiful, just different”
Kolmenstraat 87 Stevoort 3512 Belgium
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Philosophy
The most beautiful day of your life? That’s your wedding day! Jarice helps you prepare for this magical day to perfection, making you glow more than ever. Our designers only have one mission: finding the perfect match between you and one of our trendsetting gowns. A design of out vast Jarice collection transforms you into an elegant, trendy and charming bride.
Feel like a woman. If you look good, you feel even better.
You are one of a kind, and so are our Jarice wedding dresses: custom made with outstanding precision and craftsmanship. The Jarice team creates a memorable and passionate bridal look. Our consultants are with you every step of the way to find a wedding dress that fits your personality and your body perfectly. Airy silhouettes, classical gowns or avant-garde dresses, the possibilities are endless. We go that extra mile to find your dream dress, the focal point of your wedding day.
Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden (°1982): “Beauty is the perfect balance between your features and personality.”
History
Founders Jeanne and Maurice Eeman – hence the company name Jarice – established their shop in 1947. Originally specialized in lace, Jarice started focussing on high end womanswear in 1965. Jarice was constantly on trend. The pret-a-porter fashion of the 1970’s and 1980’s inspired Jarice to launch its own collection of wedding dresses. A collection of party wear soon followed.
In 2004, the third generation took over the company. The new management focussed on exclusive bridal and party wear. A new range of styles was added to the Jarice collection. As of 2007, Jarice expanded its international netwerk of boutiques (2007 France, 2008 Belgium and Luxembourg, 2009 Holland, 2010 Germany, 2011 Italy, 2012 Russia, 2014 Brasil, 2015 Poland, …)
Kerkstraat 33 Denderleeuw 9473 Belgium
Oni onik fashion creations
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About Us
The company “TATI” was founded in 1962 by Mr and Mrs Jan Sr. and Christiane Vanhoutte. The company was specialised in the confection of high class children’s wear for special occasions.In 1970 the company moved to Oostnieuwkerke.
At the end of 1970’s, TATI started the production of evening-, cocktail- and weddingdresses. The new line was called TATI BIS, to make the distinction with the children’s line.
1997 was the year in which TATI was willing to sell it’s patented trademarks and to continue under a new name :
ONI ONIK FASHION CREATIONS
referring to OostNIeuwKerke, the village where the company is based.
Directors : Mr. Jan Jr. Vanhoutte – Mad. Dicky Vanhoutte – Mrs. Helene Verstraete
ONI ONIK FASHION CREATIONS has 2 collections :
Roeselarestraat 55-57 Oostnieuwkerke 8840 Belgium