Thursday, September 23, 2010

Atelier des Ours

If this is the wedding dress, can you imagine
what the rest of the event looked like?!


I nearly died yesterday as I stumbled upon Atelier des Ours, a tiny boutique in Uzes, France. Oh to visit this little jewel someday!- but for now, that is what the web is for. The style is not for everyone, but you have to admire such a straight-on vision this artist has to design clothes exactly as she sees. There is not an ounce of compromise in this woman's art. I don't know a thing about her so just scroll through and enjoy and let your own creative nature get ideas. I know mine are a flowin'.

Another,"Why didn't I think of that?" moment: rolled baby tulle
used as heads on the mannequins which made me think,
wouldn't it be cool to use giant bee's nests for Spring!

This entire site makes me want to run to the thrift store and start
stock-piling clothes. An easy enough to make wool hat.

Be still my heart for these textures and color palette. Detail, detail, detail.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

Now I know why I have held on to a thick cotton under shirt I found
at the thrift store years ago. The button placket is just like this one.


Just once, I want to see someone run out
to get their newspaper in the morning dressed like this.

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22 comments:

jackie said...

Thanks Debbie! I love the site..............

jackie said...

Thanks Debbie! I love the site..............

just a little bit shabby said...

Obviously not for everyone but beautiful none the less. I particuarly love the dressing gown and the robe that has the string tie. I love anything with lace and texture!
Sandy

Vintage Home said...

oh dear the "henley" with ruffles...my daughter is a fan of those tops ..but wow this just kicked it up a notch...Thanks for the heads up!

Vintage Home said...

oh dear the "henley" with ruffles...my daughter is a fan of those tops ..but wow this just kicked it up a notch...Thanks for the heads up!

Anonymous said...

Thank You for sharing this website with us!!!!! Beautiful is an understatement!!! Those pictures are what I dream about......jolted my senses that's for sure!!!!
Denise

Janet- OPEN MARKET STYLE said...

STUNNING I AM SO LOVING THE LAYERS I AM SEEING FOR FASHION !
A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE MAKES WONDERFUL JEWELERY THAT IS VERY MUCH IN THAT SAME STYLE SHE SALES IT WHOLE SALE SHE USES VINTAGE ITEMS AND LAYERS WITH OLD LACE , VELVETS AND OTHER VINTAGE TREASURES !!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE HER FABULOUS WORK I DID A BLOG POST ABOUT HER PLEASE CHECK IT OUT !
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS POST DEBBIE I SO ENJOYED IT !
WARMLY
JANET

Outofmymind said...

I LOVE their site. I just wish I were thin and rich to afford it all.

fancylinda said...

That first dress is absolutely beautiful!

Carol L said...

In my ever present wildly vivid imagination I am tip-toeing out to get the newspaper in that last gorgeous outfit, however in my exasperating,unfortunately present reality I am gathering not a beautiful string tie robe with ruffles around me but holding my old, beat up ,over sized tee shirt close to my body so as my nipple doesn't poke out the hole !

Tamra said...

2nd picture, mannequin on the right, I'd wear that ANY day! Most of the other stuff too for that matter.

Love it! Great find, thank you for sharing.

gretchen said...

What a great find...thanks for sharing all the beautiful eye candy!

Boxwood Cottage said...

So if you haven't yet, you should visit the world of beautiful Laetitia!
http://heartinprovence.blogspot.com/2009/11/in-camargue-carbonniere-tower.html the founder, writer, stylist and photograph of Emagdeco, she's always dressed like this and I'm so jealous *sigh*

Cindy and Joe said...

This is an amazing boutique in the middle of the southern medieval village of Uzés, France. Plan a visit, savor the atmosphere, and don't get sand in your shoes from the unique floor. Ah, not shopping but an experience.

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

I stumbled upon this site too and fell totally in LOVE with these clothes. Like you say, such a vision, and SO romantic and beautiful, Debbie.

Jeannie said...

Love your site Debbie. If I could only look breath taking in these outfits. They are so cute brings me back when...
hugs
jeannie

Retreat said...

Deb, this fashion style looks a lot like what we are all wearing on the vintage show circuit out here in the Northwest! {And we do what you suggested... haunt thrift & consignment shops to find components to make our own pieces} Thanks for sharing the link to this lovely site!

Deb @ Retreat

latenightcoffee said...

Wow....those are gorgeous! I would love to wear that dressing gown too! Great pics...LOVE your blog!

Auntie Bliss said...

If I had THAT outfit I'd subscribe to the paper just so I could run out in it! I see clothes at Goodwill so great...and where were they in stores????

Lisa said...

OMG! thank you, have to bookmark that site...and go ahead, dress that way to fetch your paper! Why not!

Urban Farmhouse said...

OH MY!! I so love this...thank you for sharing...stunning photos.

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