This week we travel to the world of Haute Couture in a conversation with couture historian Robert Ossant and embroidery artist and interior designer Jessica Jane Pile. They have combined their vast knowledge, experience, and talents to write an upcoming book, “The Art of Couture,” available Nov. 2025. You can pre-order it now from the usual book sources. It’s a unique publication that provides an excellent history of several famous and upcoming design houses, combined with stitching instructions that will enable you to implement couture designs and techniques in your own needlework. In addition to the expected tambour work, there is a dress made with canvas and one with feathers. We learn a lot about high fashion and the book will make a fine addition to your needlework library.–Gary

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Here are some links:

• Jessica Jane Pile website
• Jessica Pile on Instagram
• House of Norica website
• Robert Ossant website
• Robert Ossant on Instagram

We hope you enjoy this week’s conversation with Robert Ossant and Jessica Jane Pile. We’re always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show.–Gary

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