Nicolas Caito
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Nicolas Caito is a French patternmaker who works in New York City. According to Elle
magazine, he is "New York's most in-demand patternmaker" and is often credited with increasing the level of technical craftsmanship in American fashion to a level formerly seen only in Milan
and Paris.
Caito was born and raised in the south of France. His interest in fashion was piqued during his youth when he observed the artistry involved in the construction of luxury clothing while traveling in Italy. He initially planned to enter the business side of fashion, and so in 1989, graduated from the Ecole Superieure de Commerce et de Management, Montpelier, with a degree in international business. After his uncle presented him with the opportunity for an apprenticeship at Lanvin
, however, Caito changed career paths.
At Lanvin, Caito spent his first two years sewing linings and pockets as deuxieme main. There, he climbed the ranks, eventually becoming premiere main qualifiee, a position in which he sewed detailed flourishes on the house's clothing.
Caito later moved to Hermès
for 18 months, and then to Rochas
. At Rochas, he collaborated with designer Olivier Theyskens
to develop some of the house's critically lauded designs.
In July 2005, Caito opened his own atelier in New York City. Since then, he has worked with some of New York's most talented designers, including Proenza Schouler
, Thakoon
, Zac Posen
and Calvin Klein Collection
. He also appears in the Sundance Channel documentary "The Day Before" alongside Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.
Elle (magazine)
Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
magazine, he is "New York's most in-demand patternmaker" and is often credited with increasing the level of technical craftsmanship in American fashion to a level formerly seen only in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
and Paris.
Caito was born and raised in the south of France. His interest in fashion was piqued during his youth when he observed the artistry involved in the construction of luxury clothing while traveling in Italy. He initially planned to enter the business side of fashion, and so in 1989, graduated from the Ecole Superieure de Commerce et de Management, Montpelier, with a degree in international business. After his uncle presented him with the opportunity for an apprenticeship at Lanvin
Lanvin (clothing)
Lanvin is a high fashion house founded by Jeanne Lanvin.-History:Lanvin made such beautiful clothes for her daughter that they began to attract the attention of a number of wealthy people who requested copies for their own children...
, however, Caito changed career paths.
At Lanvin, Caito spent his first two years sewing linings and pockets as deuxieme main. There, he climbed the ranks, eventually becoming premiere main qualifiee, a position in which he sewed detailed flourishes on the house's clothing.
Caito later moved to Hermès
Hermès
Hermès International S.A., or simply Hermès is a French high fashion house established in 1837, today specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear...
for 18 months, and then to Rochas
Rochas
Rochas is a fashion, beauty, and perfume house founded in 1925 by french designer Marcel Rochas, born in 1902 and died in 1955, first designer of 2/3-length coats and skirts with pockets...
. At Rochas, he collaborated with designer Olivier Theyskens
Olivier Theyskens
Olivier Theyskens is a fashion designer who has worked with several major houses, including Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory.- Biography :Olivier Theyskens was born to a Belgian chemical engineer and a French homemaker...
to develop some of the house's critically lauded designs.
In July 2005, Caito opened his own atelier in New York City. Since then, he has worked with some of New York's most talented designers, including Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler is a New York based womenswear and accessories brand founded in 2002 by designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The duo met while studying at Parsons School of Design, collaborating on their senior thesis, which would eventually become their first collection as Proenza...
, Thakoon
Thakoon
Thakoon Panichgul is a Thai-American fashion designer. Panichgul moved to the United States with his family when he was 11 years old, and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. His clothing has been worn by U.S...
, Zac Posen
Zac Posen
- Early life :Posen was raised in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan, the son of artist Stephen Posen and corporate lawyer Susan Posen. His interest in fashion design started early, and as a child he would steal yarmulkes from his grandparents' synagogue to make ball dresses for dolls...
and Calvin Klein Collection
Calvin Klein Collection
Calvin Klein Collection is the brand name for the costly high-end designer menswear and womenswear lines from fashion house Calvin Klein.Designer apparel, dresses, coats, dress shirts, eyewear, footwear and leather goods are sold under this 'black label' line which represents the top level in the...
. He also appears in the Sundance Channel documentary "The Day Before" alongside Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.