Renowned the world over, Calais lace is made using ancestral know-how. Manufactured on looms dating back to the 19th century, it has adapted to the demands of modern clothing over the years. From ready-to-wear to haute couture and lingerie...See moreRenowned the world over, Calais lace is made using ancestral know-how. Manufactured on looms dating back to the 19th century, it has adapted to the demands of modern clothing over the years. From ready-to-wear to haute couture and lingerie, its refinement has seduced all forms of creation. But faced with the textile crisis and global competition, the Calais factories cut their production in half. Today, only three lace manufacturers remain in the region. In 2011, a lace-loving designer, salesman and financier bought Desseilles Laces, determined to save it and make it prosper. Written by
Denis Poncet - Maha Productions
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