Profession
Before mastering the tools of professional design, the pre-designer must show a spontaneity of creation that he or she will be able to integrate and transpose industrially.
Subject
French elegance is expressed through a wide range of objects, from umbrellas and elegant shoes to clothing accessories such as belts, bags and gloves. This is the world in which pre-designers will have the opportunity to show off all their talent.
In ten minutes, each candidate will have to model in 3D one of the objects they have designed especially for Golden Tech. Speed and precision will be the watchwords… may the best designer win!
History
Fashion and elegance in France encompass Haute Couture as well as refined accessories such as gloves, umbrellas, shoes, scarves and wraps. Developed from the 17th century onwards, they became symbols of social distinction and taste. Today, they embody French chic, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
1830-1840 – Millau becomes the leather glove capital of France
1858 – Charles Frederick Worth founds the first haute couture company in Paris
1947 – Christian Dior launches the “New Look”: high waists, full skirts, gloves and heels,
1955 – Hermès popularises its silk scarf
1985 – Launch of the “red sole” heels by Christian Louboutin – a worldwide icon
