A collection designed as a form of gentle therapy, an intimate connection between the body, fabric, colour and emotions.
Designed as a textile treatment, each piece envelops the body in a subtle energy that helps restore balance, calm the mind and support inner healing.
The Brand
Le fil
de l’Âme
THE STORY AT THE HEART
OF THE BRAND
Inspired by a personal story about a close friend’s illness, designer Isabelle H. Schmidt created a line of hand-embroidered clothing for her friend and many other women. The garments are elegant, easy to wear and accessorise, and so comfortable that they become both a treat for the body and a comfort for the soul of those who wear them.
A collection for day, homewear or evening wear, designed around the number 9, which symbolises creation, gestation and travel.
A holistic approach to clothing dedicated to women of all ages and styles. An approach whereby clothing weaves a link between body and mind.
philosophy
Color therapy
Colour can have a significant impact on our mood, emotions and even our physical well-being. It has a subtle effect depending on the shade and intensity, which is why each shade in the collection has been chosen for its ability to convey a particular vibe.
THE COLOUR OF OUR EMOTIONS
Each colour in our clothing is associated with a beneficial emotion.
Blue invites calm and serenity, turquoise stimulates regeneration and grounding, pink awakens inner joy, orange warms, strengthens and awakens vitality and the desire to reach out to others, while white, pure and luminous, brings peace and clarity of mind.
Wearing our clothes is like giving yourself invisible care, a discreet but powerful presence that accompanies healing, a return to oneself, and the beauty of feeling alive.
Know-how
The embroidered world
by Isabelle
In France, major fashion houses have long celebrated embroidery as a highly precise art form associated with luxury and elegance. In 1989, Isabelle H. Schmidt established her haute couture embroidery workshop in Paris, which over the years has become an essential establishment.
LE FIL DE L’ÂME WEAVES LINKS
BETWEEN SECULAR KNOW-HOW AND TRADITIONS.
Embroidery is an ancient, meticulous art, deeply rooted in artisan cultures. Long practised by patient hands, it is passed down in the silence of workshops, where light brushes against fabrics and each stitch follows a memory.
This intimate connection between hand, thread and time is a form of active meditation. A discreet conversation between gesture and material, where each motif becomes an offering. Embroidery tells stories, brings people together, honours the invisible and brings out beauty in its simplest form: that of detail passed on, stitch by stitch.
Materials
The fabric,
a second skin
An approach to clothing designed to fit the body perfectly, in harmony with the seasons, the rhythms of the day and your inner state. It’s not just about choosing a fabric or a cut: it’s about wrapping yourself in a fabric that breathes, supports and soothes — like a second skin that promotes well-being and balance.
WASHED SILK
Washed silk, a living, fluid material, is one of our favourites.
It hugs the body without ever constricting it, naturally regulates body temperature and allows the skin to breathe deeply.
Wearing washed silk clothing is like a continuous caress for the body, instantly soothing tension. Its soft texture is a light balm that comforts and reassures. On an emotional level, it invites you to slow down, return to yourself and rediscover a form of inner balance.
Wearing washed silk is like reconnecting with a forgotten sensation: that of fully inhabiting your body, with grace and delicacy.
THE CUT
The cut of our garments stands out for its fluidity and deep connection with the body and season.
With loose cuts that do not constrain the body and soft, breathable fabrics, the collection is designed to free movement and allow vital energy to flow. Every movement becomes more conscious, more fluid, as if the garment gently reminds us of our own presence. The feel is soft and enveloping, and each piece becomes a subtle refuge that supports the soul as much as the skin.
A privileged space
The Showroom
The showroom is a special place to discover the collection.
In the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris, we welcome you by appointment
to present our designs.
You will have the opportunity to touch the fabrics, appreciate the finesse of the embroidery and try on
the garments in the comfort of an elegant and welcoming private lounge.