About Haute Couture Société
Haute Couture was formed in 1968 by a group of 12 Stockton College students who were inspired by their teacher, LaVina Scott. It has evolved into a nonprofit organization which welcomes all. An annual fashion show is produced with garments designed by members and invited guest designers. Show proceeds fund scholarships in apparel design and fashion merchandising.
DUES
$35 year (Sept-Aug)
$10 Students and Juniors under 18
Link to join-below
Interested in more details? Contact:
www.hautecoutureca1@gmail.com or call Jolene 209 948-2384
Philanthropy
Over $80,000 has been awarded for scholarships in apparel design and fashion merchandising.
Approximately 200 hospital gowns are sewn each year for individuals under the care of Hospice of San Joaquin.
Chemo turbans are sewn for the American Cancer Society.
Fabric and sewing machines have been donated to local high schools.
Junior sewing projects at the county fair are judged by club members. Cash awards are given and matched by gift certificates from local quilt shop, Quilters Quarters
Expectations of membership:
Assist or participate in the production of the annual Fashion Show.
Support the fashion show by the purchase of at least one show ticket .
This is the sole fundraiser!
Attend and participate when possible, serve on committees, or take chairmanships.
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Members are encouraged to create and wear their nametag to meetings.
Melissa Arnold demonstrates her felting technique at Haute Couture recent workshop.
Nicky Ruxton workshop
Marico Chigyo modeling her design of a Russian Coat with hand stitched Sashiko
To visit as a guest contact below:
To apply for membership link here:
Member selecting felt for workshop
Nicky Ruxton trunk show
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Member creating a felted scarf in workshop.
Marico Chigyo hand stitched sashiko vest front and back
