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#29 Claire Shaeffer, Haute Couture Revealed

#29 Claire Shaeffer, Haute Couture Revealed

Update: 2014-03-26

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For someone who sews, the workrooms of haute couture houses are probably just as (if not more!) interesting than what we ultimately see on the runways. Claire Shaeffer has spent her career studying the construction techniques for haute couture, expensive ready-to-wear, and historic designs, and written more than 20 books on the subject. This episode, Christine and Claire discuss a variety of topics, including Claire's background as an acrobat, shadowing dressmakers in Paris workrooms, and her two newest books on Chanel. Outro music: "Bughici - Suite for Violin, 8 Ardeleneasca, moderato" by Advent Chamber Orechestra

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#29 Claire Shaeffer, Haute Couture Revealed

#29 Claire Shaeffer, Haute Couture Revealed