EXPERTISE

"The art of the couturier"

In the heart of the Cévennes, every piece by Inge de Jonge is brought to life by the hands of qualified seamstresses.

Their precise gestures, discerning eyes, and the smoothness of their touch are a testament to a profound dedication. This is love in action, translated into the creation of remarkably beautiful pieces of enduring quality.

The rhythm of the collections

Inge has traded rigid spring-summer and fall-winter calendars for something more spontaneous: ephemeral collections sparked by momentary inspiration. A film, a song, a walk in the Cévennes—any of these can become the muse for her next creation.

Launched frequently throughout the year, these small collections are a celebration of pure creativity and artisanal skill, resulting in unique pieces that are as daring as they are heartfelt.

The creating process

Inge's creative process is as varied as her experience is long. A design can be sparked by an unearthed, exceptional fabric, born from a dream, or inspired by a novel. At other times, a pattern emerges fully formed in her imagination, inviting her to craft a custom textile as the very foundation of a new piece.

(Re) made
Old fabrics revalued

Inspiration from the fabric

• Make a unique find:
> In a flea market, such as an old curtain or a traditional tablecloth.
> In forgotten, small stocks of precious fabrics, at a specialist trader.
> In the offcuts of technical materials from a partner textile manufacture.

• Imagining a model by honoring the story
and the characteristics of the fabric:
like its fragility, its dimensions ...

Plantbased Fabrics and 100% Natural

The idea of an outfit

• Have an idea of a model.

• Go find the suitable fabric:
at a specialist trader or at a partner textile manufacturer.

Exclusive fabrics

The creation of a tailor-made fabric

• Imagine an original pattern.

• Design/drawing it or find an example.

• Manufacture the fabric with the partner manufacturing workshop based in Lyon.

• Create different outfits that enhance this unique fabric.

• Going to the workshop to start the confection.

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The tailoring process

After the idea and the choice of the textile, Inge de Jonge goes to the workshop
to make the confection with its craftswomen-seamstresses.

Patronage

We represent on paper the template that we want to create to serve as a reference when cutting the fabric.
A percentage or gradation is applied to be able to create the different sizes.

Washing or dyeing

The old linens are cleaned and some fabrics are dyed by us.

> With phosphate-free dyes
to preserve the environment.
> Some fabrics keep some
authentic imprints of time.

Looping

We start the cycle again for a new collection!

Up for sale

In our stores and on
our online store.

Cutout

The fabric is cut using an old machine called
"Circular cutter", as well as scissors. This requires great precision. With us it is Inge who carries out this delicate step.

Sewing

All the parts are assembled by hand by our qualified seamstresses, in Ardèche and
in the Gard.

Quality Control

We check the sturdiness of the seams, closures and buttons, as well as the wear of the garment to ensure that the model is correctly made.

Cleaning and ironing

We pamper the garment one last time, before handing it over to you!

Shooting

A location is made and an original place to take photographs of the clothes is found, within the visual universe imagined for the collection.