From the 1950s onwards, Lemarié developed the art of the flower in its ateliers alongside that of the feather.
While the Lemarié was already the partner to the great fashion houses of the day, from Nina Ricci to Dior, it was the encounter with Gabrielle Chanel in the early 1960s that marked a decisive turning point in its floral activity and the production of the iconic camellia, which is constantly renewed with every new collection.
Today, Lemarié offers an exceptional range of flowers: camellias, dahlias, peonies, carnations, anemones, poppies, tulips, orchids and roses all come in organza, tulle, leather, velvet, satin, chiffon, tweed, organdie, feathers, fur, leather, rhodoid…
The fabric petals are cut using unique die cutting irons that have been carefully maintained over the years to form a true library. Every petal is then shaped with an embossing ball, embroidered, engraved, crushed or frayed… Before finally being mounted as a flower.
Each one of these delicate techniques has been perfected over time by the artisans who act as guardians of a living heritage of skills and tools, inherited from the history of their atelier.
Achievements

MINI CAMELLIAS FABRICS, FEATHERS AND CRYSTAL EMBROIDERY
©CHANEL

ALL OVER DE FLEURS ET FEUILLES EN PLUMES PEINTES MAIN
Photo CHANEL

PRÉPARATION DE MINI CAMELIAS IRISÉS
Photo CHANEL

MEDUSA CAMELLIAS ADORNED WITH OSTRICH PINCHES
Photo : Alix Marnat

PREPARING IRIDESCENT MINI CAMELIAS
©CHANEL
Photo : Alix Marnat

CAMELLIAS ALL OVER
Photo : Romain Cieutat

EMBOSSED FLOWERS INKJET PRINTING AND HAND PAINTING
©CHANEL

CAMELLIAS ALL OVER
©CHANEL

900 MINI CAMELIAS CHECKERBOARD IN VARNISHED LEATHER

900 MINI CAMELIAS CHECKERBOARD IN VARNISHED LEATHER
©CHANEL
Photo : Alix Marnat

MINI CAMELLIA
Photo : Alix Marnat

MINI CAMELLIA
Photo : Alix Marnat

ACCESSOIRE CHEVEUX CAMÉLIA

BROCHE CAMÉLIA
©CHANEL

HAND SHAPED TWEED CAMELLIA
Photo Alix Marnat

ALL OVER DE FLEURS PLASTIQUES PEINTES MAIN
Photo Alix Marnat

GAUFFRURE À LA PRESSE
Photo : Alix Marnat

CC FLORAL
©CHANEL
Photo : Alix Marnat

CAMELLIA PETAL IN FEATHER MARQUETRY
Photo : Alix Marnat

CAMELLIA PETAL IN FEATHER MARQUETRY
Photo : Alix Marnat

HAND SHAPED JASMIN PETAL
Photo : Alix Marnat

CAMELLIA HEART
Photo : Alix Marnat

PETALS CUTTINGS
Photo : Alix Marnat