Angelina Jolie Announces Fashion Collective That Will 'Cultivate More Self-Expression'
etonline.comAngelina Jolie is beginning a new venture. On Wednesday, the 47-year-old actress announced Atelier Jolie, a fashion collective «where everyone can create.»Jolie described the business on Instagram, noting that it will be «a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisans from around the world.»«It stems from my appreciation and deep respect for the many tailors and makers I've worked with over the years, a desire to make use of the high-quality vintage material and deadstock fabric already available, and also to be part of a movement to cultivate more self-expression,» Jolie wrote. «I'm looking forward to growing this with you.»A post shared by Angelina Jolie (@angelinajolie)Jolie issued a lengthier statement on Atelier Jolie's website, which she began by noting, «Everyone can create.
Why then do we covet designer labels? Why simply buy the design of another person, when you can create yourself?»«We can all collect, appreciate, and be influenced by the designs of others.
But the highest form of self-expression — and I believe the most fun — is to create for ourselves,» she wrote. «Fashion is an art I've had the opportunity to play with over the years.
I've designed clothes and learned about shapes with many of the best tailors. Designers often sketch or approve designs, but it is the tailors who make the difference and who I truly love creating with.
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