The New Perrin Paris

"Riva" Perrin Totes, in leather ($1,450) and Crocodile ($6,285) at Perrin NYC. 

By David Pedroza, Editor at Large

Sunday, July 1, is the first day of Paris Haute Couture collections, so by now you should have last season Gaultier couture, sequined track jacket packed, along with your other ensembles for the next 5 days. But the matter of accessorizing still needs to be solved, so this season turns to the sleek and modern designs of Perrin Paris.



Perrin is a family leather goods business that was founded in 1893 by Victor Rigaudy. The company was revamped by Michel and Sally Perrin in 2008, and recently opened the first Perrin boutique at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. The ideals of craftsmanship and modern design still carry importance at the House of Perrin, which is reflected on their spring 2013 collection.

The "Attelage" in goatskin ($895) and Crocodile (price upon request) at Perrin NYC

Perrin’s “Riva” bag has become a house staple, taking shape of a sphere created by strips of exotic skins that have been crossed and intricately manipulated to create an oversize tote. Another, personal Favorite is “Cabriolet”,in patent leather, which has the appearance of a very chic-mini-bucket. These are surely a must have for ever season.

"Cabriolet" Mini patent minaudiere ($895) at Perrin NYC.

Perrin Paris 1893 The Carlyle Hotel 987 Madison Avenue at 76th Street New York - New York 10021 USA Tel 212 585 1893
sales@perrinparis.com

 All Photos: Perrin Paris

A New Season: Haute Couture Fall 2012

Christophe Josse Haute Couture Spring 2012
 photo: ModeWalk.com

The questioning on the survival of haute couture has been a topic that is slowly dissipating into history. There has been a rebirth of haute couture, due to the increase in public interest, wide spread media tools such as the internet, and a healthy increase in demand from its loyal customers.  A younger generation of women have turned to the art, thus an increase in new and younger couturiers have emerge, while older houses are working hard to keep their lines youthful and modern to attract younger clients, while maintaining the older clientele.  The internet has played an important role; brining haute couture to the masses, by streaming shows live, live feeds, and up-to-date reports.  E-commerce site, ModeWalk.com, has been the first and only online destination to sell haute couture, and receive endorsement from the French Federation of fashion, Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture. The new generation of couturiers holds the key to this enduring art that has survived many trials of economic turmoil and social changes.  Old  established houses, are returning to their virtues with youth,   classic and season-less clothes, and back to the craft; the essentials of haute couture. Master the Art of Style will cover the Fall 2012/2013 collections July 1- July 5, and will have daily coverage from our corresponding team in Paris.  

Special Thanks to all of the following haute couture houses in advanced for extending their kindness, help, and access to their beautiful world: Atelier Versace, Alexis Mabille, Alexandre Vauthier, Christian Dior, Dany Atrache, Elie Saab, Christophe Josse, Georges Chakra, Givenchy, Stephane Rolland, On Aura Tout Vu, and Valentino. And a special thanks to ModeWalk.com for their support.