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Rubber boots by AIGLE
The adventure started in Paris, in 1853. An american business man, Mr Hiram Hutchinson (1), bought the rubber vulcanization licence to Mr Charles Goodyear(2). (1) (2) In the process, Mr Hutchinson started up a company (La Compagnie du Caoutchouc Souple) and established a factory in the Loiret region. One aim for all of this : to manufacture rubber shoes for the European rural population. In reference to the USA emblem, the shoes brand was named “à l’aigle ” (the eagle)… The flexible and waterproof rubber boot was born ! In the following years, the company diversified its rubber production (tents, carpets..). And became renowned in Europe, Turkey and even…
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Miniature shop fronts by LILY LEBEL
“Les boutiques chéries” are exquisite miniature shop fronts ! Mrs Lily Lebel is an independent illustrator and graphic designer. Since 2016, she had the great idea to handcraft these interior decorations, displaying the antique Parisian boutiques. Baker, cheese, macaron or flower-shops, fashion boutique, restaurant…Diverse shop fronts are available. Theses miniatures (20 x 15 x 4.5cm) are numbered and signed by the artist. With a gold and black color mould frame (resin), the interior decoration is graphic conceived and print in the workshop. The miniatures are also light diffuser if you place them in front of a lamplight; the delicate glow will reveal even more the inside details. Such a…
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Leather glove by AGNELLE
What is the commun fashion trend of the following people ? The AGNELLE gloves ! The company was founded in 1937 by Mr Joseph Pourrichou in the Saint-Junien city. Located in the Limousin region (center of France), this area was well-known for its live stocks, leather tanning and leather products. It remained a family business until now, under the management of Mrs Sophie Grégoire, the 3 rd generation descendant. The brand is well known for its collaborations with Haute-Couture houses and fashion designers (Dior, Saint-Laurent, Lanvin, Castelbajac, Alaïa, JP Gauthier, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, O de la Renta…). But regular and trendy gloves for women & men…
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French béret by LAULHERE
The “béret” is the iconic hat symbol of France. It has been used since the XV century in the south of the Pau city (Bearn region, part of the Pyrénées montains). The shepherds made these hats with their sheep wool as a protection against the rain and bitter winters. It became popular and was adopted by the army. Since the years 1930, it even became a fashion accessory for the movie stars. In 1792 in the same region, Mr Pierre Laulhère founded his business (manufacture of Wood stocking). And in 1840 his son, Lucien Laulhière, started manufacturing “béret” ! In 1992, suffering economic hardship, the company was taken over…
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Chic costume jewelry by GAS BIJOUX
What is the common fashion point between the 3 famous women pictures here after ? The GAS BIJOUX brand ! This brand was created in 1969, in the south of France (Marseille city). Mr André Gas, a young man with a fine arts diploma, was selling his own costume jewelry on the beaches .Hippie style was in the air… More than 40 years later, Gas bijoux is still a family business but with international high visibility ! The now chic jewelry are still handcrafted in Marseille city by more than 60 workers. Mother of pearls, feathers, glass beads, malachite,enamel,shells, etc…there is no limit in their creativity. The jewelry are colorful,…
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(Bow)ties by CINABRE
What about wearing the same tie than Mr Emmanuel Macron, the French Republic President ? His favorite ones are the navy blue pieces, for formal events… Cinabre was created few years ago by the franco-swede Alexandre Chapellier . Under the patronage of Mr Jean-Michel GOMA, an ex-Haute Couture Designer (Jean Patou, Carven, Balenciaga…). The (bow)ties are made in an atelier located in the Loire castle valley. Whereas the flower lapel tins are handcrafted in a Parisian 300 years workshop dedicated to Haute Couture ! The Cinabre boutique in Paris displays their various collections: (bow)ties, scarves, caps, pocket square, belts and suspenders….Even an old ties repair service is available ! …
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Perfumes by ORIZA L. LEGRAND
Who would have guess that a brand founded in 1720 would still be there nowadays in Paris ? Fargeon The Elder was the perfumer and distiller of the Royal Court in Versailles during the Louis XV’ reign. He founded La Maison Oriza: the name was refering to the “Oriza Stavisa” rice species which was included in his beauty creams & powders…. Only God knows how La Maison Oriza survived through the historical turmoils… but the Fargeon House was famous for being the French Royal court perfumer (Queen Marie Antoinette, Emperor Napoleon Ier, Empress Joséphine, Emperor Napoleon III..). And later the provider of largest foreign courts (Russia, Italy, Ingland)…no less!…
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Fine food & handcraft products by the French Monasteries
Under the brand “MONASTIC (for monastic craft)”, you will find products from small workshops & farms of french monasteries. Around 3000 products from more than 150 christian abbeys, scattered all over the countryside. Their current handcraft income is a significant & needful part of the communities financial balance. The work of the monks and religious sisters is well-known since the Middle Ages. They not only shaped parts of the french landscape thanks to their agricultural activities. But they also took an active part in the wine cultivation and beer production know how. In addition to the religious art craft (statues, jewelry, icons…), the list of the products seems to be…
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Dove jewel by CECILE & JEANNE
CECILE & JEANNE was founded in 1990 by Mrs Jeanne SEROUSSI & her brother Elie. More than 30 years later, the iconic costume jewelry is still in the Parisian place and sold even worldwide ! The brand became famous with the iconic dove symbol jewel, a message of peace and harmony. It was worn by welknown personalities: Leah Rabin, Soha Yasser Arafat, Madeleine Albright or Hillary Clinton, among others… The creative jewelry is designed by Jeanne and handcrafted in the parisian workshop. Tin or brass covered with 24K fine gold or silver, molten glass, cristal paste, resin, fresh water pearls….the creativity is endless ! You can buy the CECILE &…
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Baby textile accessories by ATELIER CHOUX PARIS
ATELIER CHOUX was founded in 2016 by Nicolas Smolarski & Daniella Gelman, a French-American couple. In french, “atelier” means workshop…And “choux” means whether puff pastries or a cute thing (like in the expression “c’est trop chou !”). This high quality brand offers essential baby products and clothes for children under 3 years old. 100% made in Franc & 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, with organic printed inks ! The elegant & classical style of Atelier Choux emphasizes on Paris’ beautiful architecture.They collaborate with Mattias Adolfsson, a Swedish artist, and the final funny illustrations are just perfect for a baby product. Just make your choice among the various illustration themes:…
