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Change your look by opening and closing the buttons

River lace is made by twisting very fine threads together and producing it on a special machine. The L'art de vivre collection brings this beautiful lace, now rare, to modern fashion. This pin-tuck river lace blouse is the first item that ZUTTO has ordered from L'art de vivre. The buttons and front opening make it more versatile.

River lace, which has captivated everyone from the King of France to Parisian women, is characterized by its enchantingly delicate expression and the three-dimensional effect created by twisting and spinning countless fine threads. It is the most valuable luxury item among machine lace, and has long been the envy of many people.

This luxurious blouse combines river lace, also known as the "queen of lace" for its history, with fine pin tucks. This special order item is based on a blouse originally sold by L'art de vivre, with buttons added to the front as a special feature. It is thin and sheer, and can be used as a summer jacket by opening the buttons.

What is River Lace?

River lace is a lace that is intricately woven by twisting threads on a river loom developed in 1913. It is also called the "Queen of Lace" for its delicate and rich pattern expression, and is a very valuable lace. River lace weaving machines are not being manufactured any more, and only old machines that were born over 100 years ago and skilled craftsmen can weave this lace that was once loved by royalty. It is an antique and valuable lace in itself. The transparency of the ground is beautiful, the weave is dense, and the pattern stands out three-dimensionally, making it an elegant construction that is resistant to fraying.

A [special order] pin tuck river lace blouse that allows you to enjoy the combination of river lace inspired by antique lace and pin tucks, made using a method that has not changed since the 1800s. The combination of lace woven on an antique river loom over 100 years ago and fine, delicate Indian cotton feels soft against the skin and is cool to wear in the summer.

When you actually hold it in your hands, you can tell that it is made of very fine threads from its delicate, melting touch. It has an atmosphere even when worn casually, and naturally becomes the main focus of your outfit. The hem is different in front and back, and the length covers the waist just right. It is particularly easy to balance it with voluminous items such as wide pants and flared skirts. The top looks good both tucked in and out, so you can enjoy it according to your mood that day.

Clothing that traces the history of lace

Lace was introduced into fashion in France during the late 17th century under Louis XIV. It is said that lace clothing was one of the valuable handicrafts that were started as an economic measure to create high-quality products. Lace was sourced from Northern Italy and linen and silk from Lyon, and clothes were made with lace. The noble clothes decorated with lace became the dress code at the Palace of Versailles, and continued until the time of Marie Antoinette. In the 18th century, when cotton from India was introduced to France, lace, which had previously only been worn by aristocrats, was made from cotton, and became a fashionable item among the common people of Paris, becoming the foundation of lace fashion that is still loved today. Even after the age of haute couture, river lace remained a popular material for a long time, and it is still extremely popular among people who love antiques.

The World's Admiration

In today's world, where cheap lace is available, the valuable lace clothing that Parisians admired is becoming less and less. L'art de vivre has been involved in fashion for a long time, and offers river lace products based on the idea that products with wonderful techniques that are becoming rare are one way to cherish clothes. In France, people wear clothes to express their individuality, and it is said that clothes and objects are pushed to the limit of their usefulness. In today's world, where people don't own many things and fashion is expected to be a style that is unique to them and relaxed, we hope to become a brand that conveys our thoughts on the aesthetic sense of lifestyle, and we offer unpretentious, natural fashion to those who seek to express themselves.