Telling Tales
These articles reveal the fascinating narratives of the craftspeople who have worked behind the scenes in the ateliers of Paris for centuries, highlighting the artisans who have crafted the beads, sequins, feathers, buttons and ribbons used to embellish the exquisite Haute Couture fashions.
Rebecca’s writing has been published in Surface Design Journal, The Stitchers Journal, Selvedge Magazine, The Textile Society, Le Temps de Broder and Embellishment.
The Midinettes
The term Midinette first appeared during the Belle Époque era and it referred to the young women who worked in the luxury fashion houses of Paris. The Midinettes were mostly from Montmartre and Belleville, the working class areas of Paris and they began their training at 12 or 13 years of age.