opening look from his spring 2010 collectionFor the past few seasons, Christophe Decarnin's star has been rising with his rock star collections for the French house, Balmain. Cathy Horyn wrote a profile on Decarnin last year for T magazine. I thought the following quote by Emmanuelle Alt (an editor at French Vogue) was apt.
From Couture Dude by Cathy Horyn written for T magazine 10/19/08:
His rise at Balmain seems improbable for another reason. I asked Alt, who has known him for 15 years, why she thought it had taken Decarnin so long — he is now 45 — to get noticed. ‘‘I think success in life is half your personality and half your talent,’’ she said. ‘‘He has the talent, but the personality. . . .’’ She smiled. ‘‘You know, if you always stay in the shadows and don’t have the connections, it’s more difficult. Some people have a lot less talent, but they push themselves and go out and meet people.’’ Decarnin said he never goes to clubs. He once went to St.-Tropez but it was years ago, he said.
hanging with his pal julia restoin roitfeld
18 comments:
it's true.
talent takes a backseat to celebrity/exposure most of the time. maybe people are too lazy to explore and discover on their own. they want things forced on them; require people to over-expose themselves. exhausting just to watch.
unrelated - your lace leggings are pitch-perfect!
thats so so true .
& about your ss10 video for graey: love that purple number & the little silk bra !!
so so very cute :]
Very interesting. He is obviously very talented, but I agree with Alt. Starting my own business, I quickly realized the importance of making connections. I am a budding fashion writer and I know how difficult this can be.
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Bucking the tide here, but I've been utterly underwhelmed by Decarnin's work. However, I do agree with Alt -- personality can be more important than talent. It's the rare outsized character (e.g., John Galliano) who manage to combine both.
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I checked out your collection!
Amazing!
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He is a total genius!
Loved your video too ~ thanks for the link!
xoxox,
CC
I really like that quote because it's so true. I just wish that more talented people would be discovered and get the spotlight before it's too late! xxoxoxo
lovedddd the collection video!
Aint that the truth! Loving this post!
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love those boots shes wearing!
So true.
Love this post.
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Unfortunately, sometimes talent alone does not guarantee you the spotlight. So yes, the frills might be necessary.
Love your blog.
He's a force to be reckoned with.
It's a shame people don't necessarily get recognised for their talents, luck plays an annoyingly large part.
I love the look of that distressed top!
coool!!!
Beautiful people!
beautiful look
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