Having the opportunity to work for couturier Ralph Rucci is one of the best—and most humbling— experiences of my life. I have the utmost respect for him as a designer, business owner and man, and just like his creations, Rucci is refined and full of class. Surprisingly there is little difference between his couture and ready-to-wear collections as both showcase the impeccable quality and hand finishing he's known for. Rucci is the first American designer to be invited to show his couture collection in Paris since Mainbocher in the 1930s. Quite an honor!
It was incredible to work amongst his talented staff and with the very best embroiders, furriers, leather and braiding experts in the industry. Seeing garments so well constructed that they could be worn inside out was staggering. This month both Harper's Bazaar and Threads have featured articles on Rucci's architectural works of art.
Artistic knots and cords, feather sculpting, worms and fractured fabric, rampant tucks, and braiding gone wild are a few of the details that have built Ralph Rucci's reputation. [Threads October/November 2008]
If you love to sew and want to learn a few couture techniques, Threads teaches many of his tailoring tips such as Rucci "Worms" and Double-Cloth seams.
For more tricks of the trade, click to enlarge these tear sheets.
10 comments:
these are all beautiful creations, but i can't get over those first white dresses. the detailing is superb.
I'm loving all the details fall fashion is bringing ...it's been rather boring for a while and it seems to be fun again.
I also agree that Jem is WAY more hip than Barbie ...no question! That cartoon was the best because THEY CHANGED CLOTHES...no other did.
He makes me proud to be an American who pays attention to stitching details and patterns matching....and I owe all my knowledge in this respect to you heart!
Like Emily said, the white outfits at the top are simply stunners. Absolutely beautiful work.
Wow - he really is fabulous and his work amazing. What a lucky girl to have worked with him! x
what a talent. I always have wanted to sew but never took the time--because I would want to create clothes like these-perfectly well tailored and crafted.
truly, the devil is in the details...!
makes me want to light a match to my closet and start a "rucci" collection.
This is such a wonderful post; I really enjoy sewing, but I have never ventured into clothing (only home goods- pillows, drapes, etc.) This is one of those things that makes me want to give clothing a try!
Don't you just love yellow!
gorgeous
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