For more than 140 years, the House of Lemarié has been recognised as a label of exceptional craftsmanship. The house offers a unique range of rare and precious savoir-faire dedicated to the luxury industry: Feathers, Flowers, Lognon pleating, Couture sewing and Textile ennobling.
Its origins lie in a “feather factory for finery” founded in 1880 by milliner Palmyre Coyette. Feathers from rare creatures such as birds of paradise, egrets and ibises, as well as ostriches prized for their lightness, were cut, curled and shaped before being used to embellish hats and boas.
Her grandson, André Lemarié, took over management of the company in 1946 and developed the making of fabric flowers by integrating first the Guillet and then the Légeron ateliers workshops. Since the 1960s, Lemarié has been making the iconic CHANEL camellias, which have been endlessly reinterpreted over the years. In 2013, the House further enriched its proposition by integrating the famous Lognon pleater and their exceptional heritage of more than 3,000 cardboard pleating moulds, of which it is now the custodian. Finally, in 2021, the Dynale atelier, an expert in textile ennobling since the 1970s, was added to Lemarié’s extraordinary range of savoir-faire. Over the years, the company has developed its expertise to become the essential partner of the most prestigious houses : Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Yves Saint-Laurent or Hermès… Now a resident of 19M, the company preserves a living heritage of gestures, tools and archives in the service of creation, quality and excellence.
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A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE
Excellence in craftsmanship is at the heart of our identity, a tradition we have cherished and perpetuated for decades, thanks to constantly renewed creativity and meticulous heritage work.
The House has been awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, in recognition of our commitment to French artisanal excellence. This state-awarded label celebrates companies that excel in the art of manufacturing and creation, while preserving an exceptional craft heritage.
OUR IMPACT
Sustainability is a major concern for our company, and we are committed to constantly improving our production processes and the traceability of our raw materials in order to reduce our impact.
We take particular care to ensure traceability and animal welfare in our use of feathers, in compliance with the regulations of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
PRESERVING AND PASSING ON
Founded in 1880, a fashion métier d’art since 1996 and a resident of the 19M creative hub dedicated to métiers d’art since 2019, Maison Lemarié is a label of artisanal excellence in the service of luxury.
For over 140 years, our house has embodied a culture of excellence where each craftsman is a master in his field.
We are fully committed to preserving our age-old know-how, devoting constant attention to it and investing in its transmission. From generation to generation, we preserve a precious heritage of gestures and tools, while adapting to today’s challenges.
At Lemarié, we pride ourselves on cultivating an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and generations coexist. perspectives and talents enriches our creativity and strengthens our ability to innovate.
Versatility is at the heart of our strategy, and we actively encourage our employees to explore the diversity of techniques and materials. This cross-functional approach enables everyone to develop their skills and grow within our organization over time.
Join a company where creation, excellence and transmission come together to create a working environment where everyone can flourish and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for the fashion industry.
