Savoir Faire
According to a French television report, it took 500 hours of work to make this dress, which cost 120,000 francs at the time. Haute Couture collections are the perfect setting for a display of theatricality but, above all, for showing the level of know-how of the brand’s craftsmen. We are talking about the high degree of expertise and experience required to create unforgettable pieces.
The collection to which this dress belongs had the Egyptian queen Cleopatra as its central theme, which is why the influence of Egyptian art can be seen so clearly in this dress. The arrangement of the decoration on the wrists, forearms and chest emulates Egyptian jewellery, marked above all by necklaces, bracelets and bangles, while the arrangement of the sequins on the lower part emulates the folds of Egyptian tunics. The choice of colours also reflects this inspiration, with red, blue and gold being the predominant colours in Egyptian art.
Louis Féraud, born in 1921, was a French fashion designer who left a lasting mark on the haute couture industry. Born in Arles, France, Féraud began his career as a fashion draughtsman before opening his own couture house in Paris in 1950.
His collections combined precision in cuts and delicacy in detail, which made him popular with European high society. Over the years, his brand expanded into ready-to-wear, and his legacy endured thanks to his unique approach and contribution to French fashion.
