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When Claire Pettibone designs a collection she strives to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; takes her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses an...
When Claire Pettibone designs a collection she strives to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; takes her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses and magnificent goddesses. "In today's modern world we need to pause and indulge in beauty" Claire says. She spent her early childhood living in rural New York in a 19th century farmhouse on acres of rolling hills. As an only child, most of her time was consumed exploring the surrounding streams and forests, picking wild raspberries, and dreaming. Among the trees, ferns and wild flowers it was very easy to imagine and believe in a world of fairies and magic castles. In fact, some of her earliest drawings are of princesses and brides dressed in elaborate gowns. Her parents are both professional artists, so she was exposed to galleries and museums and encouraged to develop her creativity. She studied classical ballet for years and the stories and costumes of the ballet continue to influence her ideas of elegance and grace. As a teenager, she began pouring over European Vogue where the world of couture opened up to her. She completed study in fashion design at Otis Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles and began her career in design. It has always been her desire to create exquisite feminine clothing using the finest fabrics and precious details; to combine a vintage feeling with modern style. In 1994, with the partnership of her husband Guy Toley, she began. Over the years, her collections have been carried in the finest boutiques all over the world. She has a very romantic vision of how fashion can enhance beauty and indulge dreams.Brand Details
Founder
Claire Pettibone
Designer
Claire Pettibone
from
1994to
PresentBrand Strategy
Market segment
Premium
Core business
Apparel
Targets
Women
Last fiscal year ended on December 31, 2013
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