THE NAME OF THE GAME

The time has come to change the name of my one-man company and this website. I have chosen a more telling name, for what I am doing.

From now on the name is going to be John Frantsen by Appointment, instead of John Frantsen COUTURE. Because, Made-to-measure on commission, it is what I am doing.  

That doesn't mean I am compromising on quality. My design philosophy will still be the same, characterized by thoughtful design, a perfect fit and well crafted clothes. 

In the course of time and through my creative work, impressions and experiences, I have developed a simple Design philosophy, which is the basis of all my creations. 

All of the above has given me a deep understanding and aesthetic sense of what beauty is and can be.

These things brings it together on a higher level, to emphasize the personality of the customer.

If you are aware and open to what is going on, you might develop some aesthetic sense too. But essentially, it all comes down to personal taste.

YSL - RETROSPECTIVE

Currently showing at Petit Palais in Paris, "Yves Saint Laurent - retrospective", that I really would like to see. The Exhibition contains of 300 Haute couture and "Ready-to-wear" models and shows the evolution of all his collections over the years.

Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) was one of my great role models and inspiration, when my interest in fashion and design began around 1980.

A whole new world opened up to me. Partly because it was a male designer and because of his design and unexpected color combinations. But also because Didder Rønlund, who wrote for BT at the time, did it so well.

Yves Saint Laurent was admitted at the "Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture"- School in 1954.
The first time he was mentioned, he won the 1st prize in the International wool Secretariat's Design Competition in 1954 with a cocktail dress. Karl Lagerfeld became second with a coat. After that, he got employed by Dior, where he takes over when Christian dior dies in 1957.

He meets Pierre Bergé at Dior's funeral. But, in the meantime, he gets drafted for the military, where he has a nervous breakdown and is being hospitalized. The fashion house Dior instead employs Marc Bohan in 1960.

In 1961, with the help of his life-long partner Pierre Bergé, he founded his fashion house, which is getting a flying start when the first collection is launched January 1962.
He became especially known for the Smoking and Safari jacket for women and was very inspired by different artists. He was also the first designer to launch "Pret á porter" / Ready-to-wear collections.

Yves Saint Laurent decides to retire on January 7, 2002 after 40 years, because his health is declining after a constant abuse and the pressure to constantly perform and renew. He dies on June 1, 2008, 71 years old.

Yves Saint Laurent was in many ways innovative and made a lasting impact on the 19th century fashion world.

The exhibition will be on display until 29 august.

A ROYAL WEDDING DRESS

In 2004 I was approach by the founder of Tidens Samling, the late Annette Hage. She was planning a Special exhibition in connection with the Royal wedding between Crown-prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson later this year. 

 

She wanted me to create my bit on how a Royal wedding dress could look like. I came up with this classic design, but in a cognac-colored Dupion silk. 

The wedding dress has an empire-cut, long wide sleeves and a long square train with a big border and of course a matching lace veil.

It was mentioned in different papers and magazines.

 

 

 

DRESS THE PART

If there's a Party, let the Party begin!

I hereby encourage everyone to take the chance and dress the part, when you're invited to a party. It is so much more fun and festive when you dress up for the occasion.

 My very first client, dressed up for a very special event.

Be it a Wedding, Birthdays or a Garden party. To honor the Occasion and show the host and hostess some respect.
It signals that you are prepared and ready to party. Nice and inspiring for everybody to look at. Life is to short otherwise.