Creativity dose with... Maison Floret
After studying drawing and art history, Sidonie joined Lolita Lempicka’s studio in 2005. She then moved onto design classes at the Studio Berçot in Paris. After graduating, she worked for various fashion houses like Bonpoint or Martine Sitbon, as a designer or model maker, before launching her own bridal range in 2008.
Sidonie’s designs explore beautiful nuances of whites and colored greys. Partially inspired by menswear, she succeeds in showcasing the natural beauty of the bride by using structural but flowing lines.
Sidonie Floret, Co-founder of Maison Floret
Define your style in 3 words :
I would say elegant, minimal & feminine
Favorite fashion brands?
Vintage YSL, Valentino & Iris van Herpen
Your female muse/ inspirational person ?
Grace Kelly! She is such an icon, she embodies class & timelessness
Basics every woman should have in her dressing room?
I would say a dress that’s easy to wear, comfortable and elegant so you can wear it in any occasion
How do you recharge your batteries ?
I am a happy mother of two, and I come from a large family, I need special family time. Those family moments are very important to me. Meditation and music also helps me a lot to revitalize myself and recharge my batteries, just like looking for inspiration
The Art you chose to express yourself ? ( music, painting..)
Drawing! I sincerely love drawing and fashion design. I express myself through it and through the dresses I create
Favorite artists in any field?
ough question! There are many. If I have to choose I would say John Singer Sargent, Yves saint Laurent
Who do you dream to meet?
Any funny, passionate and generous person who would like to share a « bo-bun » wth me. As many as possible! This is what I love about my job, I get to meet many inspiring and nice persons. Every bride is different, which makes for unique encounter and special time. I really cherish this part of my work
Favorite restaurant?
I love Asian restaurants as well as traditional French cuisine. I am a true « gourmand » and can’t resist chocolate.
Favorite museum?
I love « Le musée de la minéralogie » (muséum of mineralogy). Minerals & stones are such crazily beautiful creations from Nature. Just like humans, all one of a kind
Next trip ?
I would love to go to Japan & discover its unique culture, or enjoy the natural wonders of Norway
Readings to advise?
ust Kids, Patti Smith. A beautiful love poem
Favorite IG account?
Celest Barber. I love her off-beat humour, irony and her ability to laugh at herself. I think it’s very important to be able to question yourself & laugh.
What are your sources of inspiration?
Oh! So many! I am really into 19th /20th century paintings. But my inspirations really come from anything: shapes, colors, music… I love looking at other cultures and traditions, i find it very inspiration and refreshing. Graphic design, illustration and fashion in general are also creative fields I like to look into and explore
Biggest dream ?
I would love a better future for our kids. I know it can sound a little bit cheesy but it is sincerely true. Let’s hope & act together!
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