— My work — An artist trained in traditional French haute couture, my work is grounded in fine craftsmanship. Each original creation starts with a drawing and an intuitive choice of fabric. I design my patterns in three as well as two dimensions: the choice of fabric has an impact on the pattern and how it will be sewn. These dresses cannot be mass produced. Each dress is sewn separately and finished by hand. The cut and beauty of the fabrics and their original design make each dress unique. At the same time, each dress is available in several colors, fabrics and sizes (see our selection at the back of the book). Our fabrics, mostly silk, are supplied by European companies. I love to match silk with more technological cloth such as polyethylene that I then paint or cut to form. Two decades of experience in direct contact with my customers have meant continual improvement of my output, and I look forward to continue developing my creations to your customers’ satisfaction. Colette Ravier