Our Story...

Q. Hi Susan. You’re an artist living and working in Paris. Tell us why you decided to create IVRE Paris? 

Susan: Making art is my way of making meaning out of life. IVRE Paris offers the freedom to expand that vision by connecting my passion and work as well as the work of other artists to a wider audience. 

 

Susan Bottrell (photo: Ivana Kalvacheva)

 

Q. What is your vision for IVRE Paris?

Susan: Our vision is to reimagine timeless accessories as 'wearable art', starting with the classic French 'foulard'. IVRE Paris is a living gallery, taking art off the wall so you can wear it anywhere. 

Q. Tell us about your top priority for IVRE Paris?

Susan: To always insist on the highest quality and the finest attention to detail, from finding the best materials to using the most experienced suppliers and manufacturers. This is why your IVRE scarf is made of pure Italian silk twill with beautiful hand-rolled edges. At IVRE Paris we're making accessories to last and endure for generations.

 

Time Was All I Wanted - 2010 / Private collection

 

Q. Can you describe the visual language of IVRE Paris? 

Susan: Each of our creations has its own identity, offering a seam of the mystique, a Bacchic allure, that is uniquely IVRE.

Take our scarf, ‘Time Was All I Wanted’. I love the idea of you wearing this, because it’s a work of art that holds a universal message.

The idea of valuing time above anything else appeared in a letter by the poet Emily Dickinson. I painted her words on a canvas and then transformed them into a beautiful silk scarf. The message is not apparent unless the scarf is unfolded, but it’s always there, you know … ‘Time Was All I Wanted’.

Q. Who shot the street style images for your website?

Susan: We are delighted to have the photographer Ivana Kalvacheva on our team. Ivana has the rare ability to find the fleeting beauty and the unexpected in everyday  moments. You can see more of her work on instagram.  @ivana_lens