ATELIER Definition & Meaning

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atelier

[ at-l-yey, at-l-yey; French atuh-lyey ]

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noun

plural ateliers

a workshop or studio, especially of an artist, artisan, or designer.

atelier

/ atəlje; ˈætəlˌjeɪ /

noun

an artist's studio or workshop

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of atelier¹

First recorded in 1830–40; from French: literally, “pile of chips” (hence, “workshop”), from Old French astele “chip (from Late Latin astella “splinter,” diminutive of Latin astula, assula “splinter,” equivalent to ass(is) “plank, board” + -ula ) + -ier noun suffix; -ule, -ier ²

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of atelier¹

C17: from Old French astelier workshop, from astele chip of wood, from Latin astula splinter, from assis board

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"She wasn't the person toiling away with pattern-making back in the atelier, but she really did prove herself, and more credit to her."

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Inside, the atelier is showcasing a meticulous couture bridal collection in a museum-style exhibition.

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Lii is Chinese-born, has ateliers in Shanghai and Paris and is now based in Antwerp, Belgium.

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One part of that journey was establishing a design atelier outside of Paris eight years ago, where up to 70 craftspeople may be working at any given time.

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Other Lives calls itself a “redesign atelier,” which highlights its intentions to elevate old clothes to look as striking and experimental as couture, at a minimal cost to both the wearer and the environment.

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