FROU FROU? OUI OUI!
Kathleen Francour’s newest collection blends a flavor
of Vintage 1920’s French line-art and joie de vivre . . .
joy of life, for a style that is ooh-lala FROU FROU.
In all of her creations, whether the fanciful, flying Flitterbyes® or
the colorful collages of her Cottage Collection, Kathleen’s work shares
one special attribute. A quality that can be described in a single word,
FUN.
hats and shoes, as well as a variety of complementary touches—
furniture, pets, lettering and whatever else Kathleen’s imagination finds
This passion for capturing a pure and simple spirit of fun is
feminine, flirtatious and, of course, fun.
at the heart of Kathleen’s newest collection, FROU FROU. Even the
name conjures a sense of playfulness—a French phrase that describes
“Exploring new directions and concepts in my work is what
the rustling sound of silk skirts. The term also refers to showy, frilly
drives me,” Kathleen says. “This is the first time I have not
ornamentation, and Kathleen’s
integrated photo artistry into a collection. “FROU FROU
FROU FROU creations definitely have
is another evolution from my love of vintage paper. I’ve been an avid
a fun and flirty flair. Hand-drawn or
collector of antique postcards, books, illustrations, and
sometimes simply re-drawn,
advertisements for nearly twenty years. I’m always looking for ways to
FROU FROU a la Francour is a
incorporate them into my own art work. My Cottage Collection is a
re-interpretation of 1920’s Art
perfect example. I’ve integrated my passion for these elements along
Deco line-art with the Parisian flair
with my love of drawing to create FROU FROU. I sketch very quickly,
reminiscent of vintage magazines such
keeping it light and kind of breezy, not taking it too seriously. And that’s
as La Vie Parisiene and L’Echo De
what the collection is all about—Sans-Souci, (carefree).”
Paris. From editorial illustrations to
perfume and fashion advertisements,
In developing her collection, Kathleen has designed FROU FROU
the vintage flavor of these publications
to be appropriate for any number of different product categories from
springs to new life in Kathleen’s
paper to fabric, to 3-demensional sculpted pieces. FROU FROU sub-
FROU FROU collection.
categories include: FROU FROU “VANITIES”, designed for lingerie,
perfume, bath oils and other personal items; FROU FROU “Ooh, La
Generously acknowledging her
La”, highlighting fashionable girls at the beach; FROU FROU “A LA
inspiration from early 20
th
century
MODE” (fashionable), for fun fashions; FROU FROU “BON FETE”
French artists, Kathleen pays tribute
(good party or good times), and JE FAIRE (I do), a celebration of
to Suz. Meunier, Leo Fontan,
brides and weddings. FROU FROU BEBE is in the works. Whatever
Maurice Milliere, G. Pavis and others,
products are graced by FROU FROU, Kathleen Francour’s latest
both famous and lesser known,
collection is sure to inspire beaucoup amusé…great fun.
who have influenced her. And while
their timeless styles serve as her muse, Kathleen’s interpretation is
For more information about Kathleen, her
uniquely her own. The FROU FROU collection centers around loosely
collections and the debut of FROU FROU
sketched Deco-esque girls and their fashions, all with a modern twist
at the 2008 International Licensing Show,
that’s lively and light-hearted. Kathleen composes a distinctive
contact Lifestyle Licensing International at
montage of coordinated patterns and design elements around her
808.394.0438, and visit
kfrancour.com.
mademoiselles, including apparel and accessories such as jewelry,
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