Do you like challenges?

I find challenges very stimulating, don’t you?

Today, I take you behind the scenes of a contest, an exciting adventure in the creation of [trendy] buttons and [fashion jewelry] accessories designed for unique and special women: YOU!!! 💕

So let’s go!  Let’s discover the Future 2017 Paris Designer contest.

One night, looking at my emails of the day

I read 3 words that made an echo: “Designer of the Future”, a real springboard for entrepreneurial women. A network that propels women entrepreneurship via strong and clear proposals, at least from my point of view, when we talk about know-how, boldness, innovation or responsible economy.

creative designer of the year Paris

One day, the file of the application arrives

But attention to not rely on the sweetness of this title! Because entrepreneurs = multitasking …but THIS IS NOT THE POINT to tell you about my hectic days, I love them so much! They are just exciting and full of surprising encounters: first, with artisans to conceive and fabric. No VIP treatment here, not at all, just clear and straight comments with lots of respect for the work of each other above all.

Then, we discuss about our passions in common with exquisite and divine clients. And after some weeks: surprise! A second mail with the magic words arrives “Designer of the Future”, including an attachment and a deadline. Then you start sweating and your heart accelerates in a positive way. This first contest, I’m going to do it for BUTTONS PARADISE!

Silk Resin design buttons
Ruth Bell for DIOR – Silk Resin Design Buttons by BUTTONS PARADISE

A whole program

I don’t know about you, but when I fill a form or a questionnaire, I like to be sure to understand everything before answering. And I keep asking myself, ‘Did I manage to share and resume the DNA of my brand’? ‘Did I say enough’? And when you even realize at D-72 hours from the deadline, you ended it. Yes, worst than a Hitchcock film! After hours of proofreading by friends, my loves, my file is ready to be sent!

 

GLEAM RESIN BUTTON
Gleam Design Buttons by BUTTONS PARADISE

Did you say finalists?

Oh my God, this is like the elections day! First round, more than 400 creators, Second round, 80 participants, Third round: I need to resume my file of 10 pages in 1 page only… uff, not easy at all this last step, but I finally made it and that helps me as well to have a constructive insight about my own activity!

And this is why I am very happy to announce you, that BUTTONS PARADISE was selected on the 16 finalists of the “2017 Paris Designer of the Future”.

I count on you to support THE brand that becomes a GREAT brand for YOU!!! Because for being selected, the vote of public counts as well! Voting starts 13 of November !!

#staytunned #loveyouforever
#contest #paris #fashion #designer #2017
#buttons #fashionaccessories
#art #knowhow #craftmanship

     

We all have a creative soul!

Which of us have never dreamed of becoming a designer? However, it is somehow the myth of Sisyphus, when your life is devoted to design and create: we do, we undo, we redo. But above all, we love it all. And, yes I love it! Because working with his hands is simply crazy, it’s even magic!

CREATE

It is above all to please yourself and women. An everyday luxury! Moreover, if you follow me on Instagram you may have remembered these important words: luxury is not about means; Luxury is made of simple and beautiful things to OUR eyes. I say it often because I believe it all! Did not Sonia Rykiel say that luxury and elegance are above all a question of attitude? Well done dear Sonia, I love you forever !!!

creative soul yellow design
Sonia Rykiel Fashion runways – Florida yellow buttons by BUTTONS PARADISE

NICE ENCOUNTERS

So this is it! When we create and we decided to devote ourselves to the staging of sewing buttons and fashion accessories, we of course have very nice encounters; women, men … and even dogs! (Pets welcome at the workshop-showroom, reptiles abstain!). In short, nice to meet you all!
And then there are beautiful encounters that lead to collaborations, as with Elsa. Elsa Muse is a blogger I particularly like, for creativity coupled with a passion for fashion … that we share together, of course!

Creative soul design bracelet
Eden leather cuff ©ATTELIER PARADISE 2017 by BUTTONS PARADISE

DIY

…. And then I love DIY and even more up-cycling. So divert the use of the button or a belt buckle to turn them into jewelry accessories to assert your style, what happiness! And even more if your job (i.e. jewelry designer) contributes to the launch of the new BoxDIYbyElsaMuse on the French market!

creative soul buttons
BUTTONS PARADISE Partner of the DIYBOXBYELSAMUSE

RESPOND TO YOUR WISHES

In fact, if the desire to become creative comes to you, for an evening or a weekend, to make you a coat, a skirt … or why not, a brooch or an adornment for your shoes, so express yourself!

Even more to see on
BUTTONS PARADISE #cloakroom

To discover more jewelry & accessories,
The ATTELIER by BUTTONS PARADISE,
visit our e-shop or showroom
198, Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 7
(access side window, without code, by 15 rue Saint Guillaume)

#frenchdesigner #fashionaccessories #buttons #couture #diy #fashion #craftman #art #hautecouture #loveyouall