The Montpellier designer Danielle Engel presented on Saturday 29 October, in the Pétrarque room, her new collection, still made in France and eco-responsible. In order to continue her work in fashion, she has launched crowdfunding.
Caban, coats, blouses, dresses and trousers: Danielle Engel’s imagination and talent were the protagonists on Saturday 29 October, Salle Pétrarque, with the presentation of the latest winter collection, and part of the next summer collection. With intact enthusiasm, the Montpellier designer has been carrying out her work in the service of high-end fashion for eight years, “ethical and eco-responsible”. The pieces of the brand are all created in Montpellier and made in France, “in Nîmes, Alès and in the Paris region, with a Made in France certification. Most of the fabrics come from French houses, with organic, eco-responsible cotton. I put people at the center of my work”specifies the designer whose shop is located on rue de la Croix-d’Or, in the Ecusson.
A decisive step in his career
On this day of the parade, the excitement is great. Danielle Engel makes the final adjustments with the models. But if her heart is beating faster than usual, it is also that the Montpellier player is in a decisive phase in her career. “I need to equip myself with a software that halves the time devoted to the development of my creations, which allows me to continue my efforts towards eco-responsibility. This tool would also allow me to control the consumption of fabric., Thus avoiding 15 to 20% losses “. Crowdfunding is open for another twenty days on the Kisskissbankbank platform
. Originally from Togo, Danielle Engel began sewing with her sister before settling in Paris, then in Montpellier, with her husband. “I ended up creating my first retouching workshop. Montpellier gives a chance to those who want to be successful. People have accepted me and I have created a loyal clientele. More and more young people are joining the brand. They are looking for a person. eco-responsible clothing “. What gives Danielle the desire to go further in this profession-passion.“Continuing this funding would be the greatest gift today!”
