For La Redoute, Coralie signs a feminin and structured 10-pieces capsule collection, which will hit the e-store on June 15th.
“After presenting a collection entirely made of sewing unique pieces made by hand for the Hyères Festival, it was very appealing to imagine a collection easier to wear in everyday life.” says Coralie.
interview
Clausette: Hi Coralie, thank you for accepting this interview! Tell us more about you, what is your educational background? How did you come accross the Fashion industry?
Coralie Marabelle: I learnt to sew at the age of 8 and couture quickly became my favorite hobby. Later I started with business studies, studying in Paris, Madrid and New York. After obtaining my Master in marketing and communication, I went back to my passion for fashion and work at Hermes for 1 year, first in art buying and then within the womenswear design studio as a assistant designer. In the meantime, I did a contest where I won a scholarship to go and study fashion design at the Studio Berçot in Paris. After my studies I did a first internship at Alexander McQueen, and then at the artisanale/couture line at Maison Margiela. Right after I got my first job at McQueen and went back to London.
C.: You already have two Hyeres festivals behind you, and now you’re launching a collab with La Redoute! What is your collection about? Your inspiration, its starting point and how it has evolved in the process?
C.M.: My collection is about french style and femininity. I was inspired by french women from the sixties. I like the positive mood of this time. I wanted to create a garde-robe easy to wear in the every day life with the spirit of the french effortless elegancy.
C.: After all these cool projects, what are your plans for the coming year?
C.M.: Lots of new projects!
C.: We love to see young designers emerge throught the crowded space of Fashion, but we also know that it is sometimes really hard to get noticed. What is your advice for young graduates to succeed in the industry?
C.M.: I would advise them to work more more more. And to try all the contests. It is a good way to challenge yourself and to show your work.
C.: Are you interested by innovation and technology, as new ways to interprete Fashion?
C.M.: I am not really into this but I am always open to try new techniques.
C.: Thank you for your time Coralie! We wish you a lot of success with your collab and can’t wait to our hands on it!
C.M.: Thanks to you!
Coralie Marabelle x La Redoute
Coralie Marabelle AW14 collection
