Perth Town Hall - 6/08/2011
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My inspiration...
My recent obsession involves flowers, and lots of them. For months I have been looking at pictures of the incredible floral displays at the Four
Seasons Hotel, George V in Paris, all before knowing anything about the person
who created them. I would imagine what it would be like to have a life inside these walls and how glorious it would be to wake up and experience all the splendour first hand. The opulence of these contemporary Jeff Leatham displays juxtaposed against the old world interiors of the George V in Paris is simply breathtaking.
Thanks to our big brother society in this day and age, I recently discovered the new show on Foxtel, 'Flowers Uncut' with Jeff Leatham. He is the flower man behind the world renowned work I speak of, the most unbelievably talented floral designer and artistic director in the world. He has designed for numerous high profile weddings including Eva Longoria's celebration in Paris, functions at The Palace of Versailles, for Fashion Editor Suzy Menkes, The MOMA New York re-opening and for grand hotels including the Beverly Wilshire, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, George V and Shilla Hotel, Seoul.
He is truly an inspiration and today he made my day!
I was lucky enough to interview the designer behind the most fabulous floral displays in the world.
Here are a few minutes with Jeff Leatham.
Name...JEFF LEATHAM
Hometown...PARIS, FRANCE/ NYC
Occupation...DESIGNER/ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Top 5 Favourite Things....MY DOG BEAU/ ENGLISH BULL DOG!!!, FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS, MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY, NICE PEOPLE, BEING INSPIRED
The Four Seasons, George V Hotel, Paris
I can't live without....MY FAMILY
I first realised I was good at my job when... I MOVED TO PARIS AND TO LOOK AT MY DESIGN WORK WAS ON THE TOP 15 THINGS TO DO WHILE IN PARIS
My dream job is...MY NEXT PROJECT
Eva Longoria's wedding in Paris
When I'm not working I like to...READ BOOKS AND DISCOVER NEW PLACES
The most important thing I have learnt is....SHARE YOUR TALENTS WITH OTHERS
My advice in life is.....EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON!
A Jeff Leatham Display in crystal vases
My recent obsession involves flowers, and lots of them. For months I have been looking at pictures of the incredible floral displays at the Four
Seasons Hotel, George V in Paris, all before knowing anything about the person
who created them. I would imagine what it would be like to have a life inside these walls and how glorious it would be to wake up and experience all the splendour first hand. The opulence of these contemporary Jeff Leatham displays juxtaposed against the old world interiors of the George V in Paris is simply breathtaking. Thanks to our big brother society in this day and age, I recently discovered the new show on Foxtel, 'Flowers Uncut' with Jeff Leatham. He is the flower man behind the world renowned work I speak of, the most unbelievably talented floral designer and artistic director in the world. He has designed for numerous high profile weddings including Eva Longoria's celebration in Paris, functions at The Palace of Versailles, for Fashion Editor Suzy Menkes, The MOMA New York re-opening and for grand hotels including the Beverly Wilshire, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, George V and Shilla Hotel, Seoul. He is truly an inspiration and today he made my day!
I was lucky enough to interview the designer behind the most fabulous floral displays in the world.
Here are a few minutes with Jeff Leatham.
Name...JEFF LEATHAMHometown...PARIS, FRANCE/ NYC
Occupation...DESIGNER/ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Top 5 Favourite Things....MY DOG BEAU/ ENGLISH BULL DOG!!!, FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS, MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY, NICE PEOPLE, BEING INSPIRED
The Four Seasons, George V Hotel, Paris I can't live without....MY FAMILYI first realised I was good at my job when... I MOVED TO PARIS AND TO LOOK AT MY DESIGN WORK WAS ON THE TOP 15 THINGS TO DO WHILE IN PARIS
My dream job is...MY NEXT PROJECT
Eva Longoria's wedding in ParisWhen I'm not working I like to...READ BOOKS AND DISCOVER NEW PLACESThe most important thing I have learnt is....SHARE YOUR TALENTS WITH OTHERS
My advice in life is.....EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON!
A Jeff Leatham Display in crystal vases'Flowers Uncut' is now airing on Foxtel, Arena.
Will The Real Couture Please Stand Up
Can Can and Punk Couture at Jean Paul Gaultier
When I was a child and throughout my teens I would draw almost every day. I would spend hours coming up with different outfits on models and concoct the most elaborate garments from my imagination for the girls in my pictures. I didn't think anything of it, I wanted to be a vet, drawing fashion was simply my most enjoyable pass time. It was only recently when an old friend showed me a book I made for her in high school that it seemed so obvious I was possibly always destined to work in fashion. When the kids in school were playing or writing silly notes to each other I was drawing fashion models and 'designing' outfits all day long. It is funny to think that I never even knew I was obsessed with fashion from a very early age and that only in the last few years did I realise it was something I HAD to be involved in. My parents are very creative but no one I knew was interested or even knew anything about fashion, it was my very own magical world to play in.
To me, Haute Couture is the closest it gets to bringing back those memories of complete joy and the exhilarating feelings I had from doing my drawings as a kid. It is the imaginary land where anything is possible, where art and beauty is brought to life. For every girl and every boy who is truly in love with fashion - Couture is where it all begins.
In a way I suppose it is because of this that my biggest pet peeve is when journalists, unauthorised labels and designers use the word Couture to describe a brand or garment that, well, simply isn't. It goes against the wonder that is the real Haute Couture of today. So to those of you out there who are guilty of this, once and for all, take heed!
The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture dictates that Haute Couture houses must employ at least twenty full-time technical people in their workshop and present at least fifty original designs to press in Paris during the Spring Summer season collections (shown in January) and the Autumn Winter collections (in July).
Enjoy the splendour!
Bommyknocker handbags at Jean Paul Gaultier
The Future is here Armani Privè.
A little bit space age, a little bit Sci-fi and as liquefied as can be.
A little bit space age, a little bit Sci-fi and as liquefied as can be.
Sci-fi hats designed by Philip Treacy.
love the clear accessories!Christian Dior
sticks to recent tradition and presents girls in designs born from the 1940's and 1950's.
Galliano's inspiration focused on illustrator René Gruau during the era when his art was at the helm of Dior.
sticks to recent tradition and presents girls in designs born from the 1940's and 1950's.
Galliano's inspiration focused on illustrator René Gruau during the era when his art was at the helm of Dior.
Christian Dior
Keep reading for Chanel, Elie Saab, Givenchy, Valentino. Click below...
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About This Blog
I am a voyeur of style.I hail from Perth--the most isolated city on the planet.
Up until recently there have been limited creative references and resources for Perth individuals.
The lack of commercial saturation in the environment (although recognised as unique and appreciated by many) means that Perth people have had to create their own fantasies and make their own mark.
I would like to share the style inspirations I find in a land far away with the rest of our International Community and the other Style Voyeurs who fill it's space.
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