The bustier :
We are all used to go shopping in a store, buying the little dress or the bag we always wanted and then wearing them without wondering about their creation, their impact on the environment, or still of the conditions under which they were created. With the rise of globalization, we have entered the consumption of fashion by fast-fashion and our consumption habits have changed a lot. However, to the delight of artisans, the trend is now changing and we are increasingly encouraged to consume less but better.
For this reason, at HIND KROUSSA we offer high quality parts in limited quantities. However, premium quality comes at a cost.
Indeed, we do not always realize the number of hours and all the work carried out behind the realization of a part like those which we propose to you. We therefore invite you to discover the process of creating our Gaîa velvet bustier from start to finish, which is much more complex to make than it seems.
First step: The idea and the choice
This piece is inspired by my trip to Italy, city of culture par excellence, cradle of Roman, Renaissance and Baroque art, which also plays an important role in contemporary and modern art. So I was inspired by the works of art that I have seen in museums, galleries and more. Years of inspiration and research have gone into creating this collection.
Once the design and idea of the desired piece have been created, the choice of fabric is an essential step when making a garment. so that the materials correspond to the desired final rendering and are of the highest quality. This makes the task all the more time-consuming and crucial as the perfect fabric is not easy to find. All the fabrics used to make the creations are selected one by one and come from a Parisian warehouse which brings together the dormant fabrics. A major ecological asset, essential in the eyes of the house.
This process has an eco-responsible dimension because there is no waste, and allows us to produce unique pieces by favoring quality over quantity. Opting for a velvet fabric is particularly interesting for this type of room. Indeed, it is a noble and thick fabric of high quality. Its thickness allows it to have a good hold, to adapt easily to the shapes that we want to give it and allows not to use metal frames as in the majority of bustiers. This results in better support and extreme comfort.
All details are carefully considered and no choice is left to chance. Two months of work were needed to create and perfect the ingenious cut of the molding pattern. With our team of modelers, it took about ten trials before obtaining the final result that would suit the widest range of desired body types.
We preferred to make the "molding" pattern and not a so-called "classic", flat pattern, so that our bustier can easily support the breasts and hug the woman's curves; which adds complexity to the making of the bustier.
In addition, for the assembly of the pieces of the bustier, we have opted for a particular style of sewing which requires great expertise in the matter. It is a French seam that does not require the insertion of metal reinforcements. The English seam allows a very clean finish inside. A size and a cut designed to fall perfectly while highlighting the hips. Thanks to an ingenious cut, the neckline is highlighted and helps maintain the bustier.
Second step: tailoring and assembly
Once the patronage is finished, we proceed to a gradient which includes a range of sizes from 34 to 46. Then we cut the fabric in our workshops before proceeding to the assembly. The bustier has been cut into 10 pieces in total, 3 for the front, 4 for the back and 3 curved pieces for the interior finish. The choice of opting for a large number of pieces allows the seams to fall in the right place to best define the curves of the woman and provide good support for the breast. The shapes are cut in the reverse direction of the velvet, which allows them to adhere to the skin when the bustier is worn without it slipping or falling. Then the pieces are assembled using a sewing machine.
After 3 hours of assembly, the final part is not ready for sale because the final touch-ups still have to be done. All the finishes are done by hand, such as the satin bias.
The bustier is unlined and we have chosen to make pretty black satin bias finishes which makes it as pretty on the outside as it is on the inside. We've added an invisible zip with a satin bias lining that covers it without risking skin irritation. The house name embroidery is positioned at the bottom of the back of the bustier, which allows the zip to be reinforced.
Third step: assembly and sale
The bustier is ready to be sold! We manufacture our items on demand so as not to have overproduction and to be in a positive direction vis-Ã -vis the environment and consumption.
We hope you enjoyed learning more about making our bustier and enjoying wearing our clothes more. To buy the bustier we are talking about, go here: