Alexandre Vauthier Joins The Chambre Syndicale

Alexandre Vauthier has become the latest designer to be made a member of France's prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. The accolade means that he will be able to officially use the haute couture title for his collections, and will present his collection during Couture Fashion Week in January.

Alexandre Vauthier

Previously Jean Paul Gaultier's studio director, a position that he held for eight years until 2006, he then spent three years at Thierry Mugler before establishing his eponymous label in 2009.

The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture is governed by The Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode - which was established in 1973, and of which Ralph Toldano is president - and reviews its official haute couture houses annually. Only fashion houses that have been approved by the French Ministry of Industry are allowed to use the title of haute couture.