The Alexander Report

French fashion designer Dominique Sirop, who was born January 1956, is one of the more popular couturiers. At age 7, Sirop had a dream of being a fashion designer. When he was 17, Sirop served Yves Saint Laurent as an apprentice. He learned the basics of sewing and working on dress materials. When he showed some of his works to Hubert de Givenchy, the latter immediately took him as an subordinate designer.

Sirop stayed with Givenchy until 1989, working on several high profile clients like Audrey Hepburn. Sirop then proceeded to be a creator for Hanae Mori. Sorip also had research and writing gigs, publishing two books.

In 1995, Sirop was installed as Hubert de Givenchy’s successor as top designer of Givenchy. But usual corporate bickering led to an appointment of another person as the chief creator of the brand.

Unperturbed by this, Sirop decided to launch his own couture house. It would later be regarded as one of the top most renowned French couture fashion houses. He has some highly regarded clients and likewise produces fashion collections for each season in major markets like Tokyo, New York, Milan, Los Angeles, and Paris. Sirop designs are staples in top fashion magazines, such as Vogue and Madame Figaro.

In 1998, Sirop partnered with the Daimaru Stores of Japan in manufacturing a popular ready-to-wear label. By January of 2000, Sirop’s shop moved to Faubourg Saint Honoré in Paris. It currently holds office in one of the most historic places in the city. The shop boasts of its own theatre. (more…)