Adore March 2020

options are limited to safe neutrals or black. That's just not going to fly in New Orleans. Mardi Gras balls are all about festive palettes and exuberant hues. On one of his fabric hunts, Bryan found an unusual moss green embroidered and beaded lace and a matching silk charmeuse at Promenade Fine Fabrics on St. Charles Avenue. Andrée's favorite color is green, so he knew this would make his sister-in-law's heart sing. And with that, Andrée was soon donning the exquisite ball gown that Kathleen created specifically for her and this special occasion.

Promenade Fine Fabrics, founded in 1968, is one of those locally owned family businesses that New Orleaneans hold dear. For over fifty years, designers, seamstresses, and costume creators have sourced French laces, Asian silks, and ornate brocades at this legendary shop on St. Charles Avenue. Masquerade balls and carnival couture is sure to keep this shop flourishing for many years to come.

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ADORE • MARCH 2020