Trompe L'oeil

Knit, Print, Paint: The Three Techniques Behind Trompe l'Oeil in Haute Couture

Trompe l'oeil in haute couture, meaning "deceive the eye," is achieved through three distinct techniques: knitting, printing, and hand-painting. These methods, pioneered by Elsa Schiaparelli and revived by modern designers, create illusions of depth, layering, and form.