What is Rive Gauche?

Rive Gauche is a line of ready-to-wear fashion that was released under the Yves Saint Laurent name. It was created by Yves Saint Laurent himself as a high quality fashion line that was more accessible than the haute couture line. Rive Gauche has since become a well-known brand in the fashion industry, with a range of products including handbags, perfumes and colognes.

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What is prêt–à–porter (RTW)?
Pret-a-Porter ( RTW), French, are read-to-wear clothing made in standard sizes. RTW designer collections are targeted to the demands of masses at more affordable prices than haute couture. Ready-to-wear clothing is usually more informal and practical than haute couture that you can wear everyday.  Pret-a-porter is more affordable because it is not made by hand (labor intensive) for a specific person or made from as expensive fabrics and trims as haute couture. Most designers and fashion houses produce pret-a-porter (RTW) to expand their business. RTW designer collections enable more women to own something designed by a famous designer and/or fashion house.

Tapestry & Fashion Today
Tapestries have been a form of artistic expression for centuries. There has been a resurgence of tapestry in fashion, inspiring designers and influencing clothing and accessories styles.

A tapestry is a woven textile art that typically features intricate designs or images. Tapestries are often made using high-quality materials, such as wool or silk, and are known for their durability and longevity.

Book

Mondrian’s Dress: Yves Saint Laurent, Piet Mondrian, and Pop Art
by Nancy J. Troy (Author), Ann Marguerite Tartsinis (Author)
An extraordinary look at how the style of Piet Mondrian’s abstract paintings was posthumously appropriated by 1960s fashion, Pop art, and consumer culture.