Robert Ossant Author

Author of Fashion Embroidery, Jessica Pile is an established embroidery expert having produced iconic catwalk embroideries for Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, Mary Katrantzou and Burberry. She spent 12 years running the world-renowned embroidery house Hand & Lock and in 2024, she founded her own bespoke embroidery company, Norica Studios.

Art and fashion historian Robert Ossant is a specialist in textile arts, embroidery, fashion and culture. He has written for international design houses Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent.