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OUR STORY

KOUTURE - A Vision of Accessible Luxury

Founded by Nelissa Nimi Dass-Claveria in 2007, KOUTURE epitomizes the essence of haute couture with a modern twist. Inspired by the French term for high tailoring, KOUTURE stands for exclusive, custom-fitted fashion made accessible. While traditional haute couture involves high costs, KOUTURE offers the same commitment to luxury, high quality, and meticulous attention to detail at more accessible prices.

 

Our Philosophy

Nelissa envisioned KOUTURE as “the philosophy of LUXURY with the utmost commitment to high quality, high fashion, and high function details made accessible.” This vision is embodied in our distinctive emblem and logo, featuring two stylized back-to-back “K’s” and the word KOUTURE. This insignia artistically captures the essence of our brand, blending sophistication and creativity.

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Unique Branding

Nelissa’s innovative spirit shines through in her playful use of branding with the letter "K". Words like Kix, Kafé, Kuisine, Kosmetics, Kool, Kouleur, Kuddles, Kutie, and Kreateur reflect the diverse and vibrant nature of the KOUTURE brand.

 

Nelissa's Journey

Nelissa’s journey in the optical industry laid the foundation for KOUTURE’s success. Key milestones in her career include:
 

  • 1989: Started as a CSR in the Optical Machinery and Supply Department at Imperial Optical, Canada’s premier optical wholesale supplier.

  • 1991: Transitioned to the retail aspect of the optical business.

  • 1995: Served as the International Administrative Manager at Marchon, one of the world’s top five optical wholesalers.

  • 1999: Founded NNDC to market boutique fashion optical products to the Caribbean and Latin America.

  • 2007: Opened a state-of-the-art warehouse and showroom in North Miami Beach.

  • 2008: Rebranded the company to better reflect the concept of a Fashion House, expanding into new categories of fashion-focused products.

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KOUTURE is proudly owned by Nelissa’s company, Kouture Ventures Inc., and continues to bring innovative fashion solutions to the KOUTURE enthusiast.

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