Private Button-making Workshop in Paris
Paris is the beating heart of haute couture, where every stitch, seam, and button tells a story. Carsons Travel Concierge invites you to step inside this intimate world with an exclusive 2-hour couture button-making workshop led by Versailles-based designer Iva Ksenevich, whose work has graced the collections of maisons such as Chanel.
A Workshop Where Details Become Jewels
In haute couture, even the smallest element can transform an entire look. Guided by Iva, you’ll discover how to turn a humble fastener into a miniature jewel—a detail that carries the soul of a garment and elevates it into something truly unique.
Using techniques mastered in Parisian ateliers, you’ll sketch, design, and create your own couture buttons—choosing whether to craft a matching set or three completely distinct designs that reflect your personal style.
Each creation will be more than an accessory: it will be a statement piece, a wearable memory of your time in Paris.
Meet the Designer: Iva Ksenevich
Iva Ksenevich is a multidisciplinary designer and artist whose work bridges fashion, fantasy, and heritage. Trained in fine arts and costume design, she draws inspiration from the opulence of Louis XIV’s court, lavish masquerade balls, and the splendor of history to craft pieces that feel at once timeless and avant-garde.
Her professional journey includes collaborations with Paris’s most prestigious maisons, including Chanel, where she honed her couture sensibility and meticulous attention to detail. Beyond fashion, Iva’s creations have been celebrated in international galleries, admired for their poetic fusion of wearable art and historical narrative. Her techniques range from plumasserie (feather work) and strassage (rhinestone embellishment) to gilding with gold leaf and expressive sketching.
Recently, Iva’s artistry caught the attention of Régis Mathieu, the Versailles-based master of French decorative arts, who highlighted her headpieces as part of France’s grand tradition of ornamental craftsmanship.
Now based just steps from the Château de Versailles, Iva welcomes guests into her private atelier for immersive workshops where couture meets creativity, offering an intimate glimpse into the artistry usually reserved for aristocracy and couture houses.
Why This Experience is Unique
This workshop isn’t just about craft—it’s about heritage and artistry. Iva Ksenevich shares her insider knowledge from years of working with haute couture maisons, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process behind the most exquisite details of couture.
By the end, you’ll leave not only with three custom couture buttons but also with the knowledge of how couture magic begins—one jewel-like piece at a time.
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Versailles (private studio)
Availability: By private appointment
What awaits you:
- A refined and creative experience perfect for fashion lovers and design enthusiasts;
- Learn strassage, the dazzling technique of rhinestone application;
- Master embellishment with chains, paillettes, and semi-precious stones;
- Sketch and design your own couture buttons from concept to finish;
- Create three couture buttons, either a harmonious set or unique designs, while gaining insight into the couture world of Parisian fashion houses like Chanel.
If you wish, we can organize a private transfer in a luxury car from your hotel to a workshop with a designer.
Contact Carsons Travel Concierge today to add this embroidery workshop to your Paris itinerary. Pair it with a fashion tour, museum visit, or exclusive shopping appointment to immerse yourself fully in the world of couture.
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