Maison de mode
Les Cr?eurs Maisons de Mode
Anne Cécile Meignan
Marque : (No) Smoking Collection
Type : Women?s Ready-to-Wear
Anne-Cécile Meignan?s passion for high quality garments in beautiful fabrics with excellent cuts led her to work with several fashion houses in Paris. Armed with such extensive experience, she decided to create her own fashion line for women: (No) Smoking Collection.
A graduate of London?s prestigious Central St Martins College of Art and Design, she approaches tailored womenswear with finesse, building her collection around pantsuit and skirt-suit combinations. Her objective is to create timeless and elegant suits that are both classics and modern. Special attention is paid to the cut because « creating is not only a question of style but also of precision », she says. These suits are cut to flatter the figure of the wearer, no matter her size. Sold through her boutique of the same name since the label?s launch, (No) Smoking Collection has attracted a following of fashionistas who are fans of Meignan?s exquisite tailoring and original aesthetic.
Web site : www.nosmoking-collection.com
Adresse : 85 Avenue Jean Lebas - Roubaix
Anne-Laure Cristante
Marque : Cookie-Ann
Type : Women?s Ready-to-Wear
Fascinated by fabric, ribbons, buttons and other frills, Cookie finally gets to follow her childhood dreams in creating a collection that distills her aesthetic. A graduate of the French fashion institute ESMOD Roubaix, she draws on her experience apprenticing with designers such as Nini Wozniak. After much trepidation, she finally made the leap to launch her own label: Cookie Ann. She takes much inspiration from the Eighties : from the feline ferocity of Grace Jones to the over-the-top theatrics of Prince, this collection translates these two stars? iconic style into showstopping womenswear. Evoking old school glamour and avant-garde chic, Cookie challenges women with clothing that dares to be feminine and fierce. Black and white with a myriad of blasts of colour figure in this edgy collection. The Cookie Ann label is the designer?s vision of her world, which she invites you to visit at her new boutique-atelier in Lille-Sud.
Web site : www.cookie-ann.com
Adresse : 45 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Aurélie Marteaux
Marque : Tribu du Nord
Type : Women's Ready to Wear
Tribu du Nord is a new, mid-range womenswear label bearing the influences of northern France.
A world of timelessness, authenticity, fluid lines and refinement, the clothing is the epitome of city chic, blending easy shapes and quality fabrics.
Web site : http://tribudunord.com/blog/
Adresse : 83 Avenue Jean Lebas - Roubaix
Aurélien Durand & Amandine Laczewny
Marque : House of Vice
Type : Mens and Womens ready to wear and accessories
Site : www.houseofvice.fr
Blog : www.houseofvice.blogspot.com
Adresse : 44 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Charlotte Strache & Violaine Watine
Marque : Mercredi
Type : Childrenswear
Web site : www.mercredilille.blogspot.com
Adresse : 27 Rue de l'Espérance - Roubaix
Christelle Larose
Marque : C. Larose
Type : Jewellery and accessories
Jeweller Christelle Larose finds inspiration in great art: from the pure, clean lines of jeweller Raymond Templier to painter Fernando Botero?s round forms on vivid canvases. She loves precious gems, but she has chosen to work with less obvious stones to create pieces with extraordinary harmony: tourmaline, rubellite, cornaline and more. Sales manager, Christelle Larose had explored various artistic paths before finally realizing that creating jewellery was her best conduit to creativity. To make her dream come true, she enrolled in the private jewellery school BJO near the Louvre in Paris, launching her jewellery house immediately following her training. Handcrafted in her studio, C. Larose possesses all the facets of her personality, her passion for colour and design, her warmth ? all tinged with femininity.
Site web : www.clarosebijoux.com
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l?Espérance - Roubaix
Christophe Guérin
Marque : Christophe Guérin
Type : Design and fashion accessories
Site web : www.christophe-guerin.com & www.mu-visions.com
Adresse : 62 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Clivia Nobili
Marque : Clivia Nobili
Type : Women & menswear
Site web : www.clivianobili.com
Adresse : 51 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Eric Garde
Marque : Sakal
Type : Menswear
World traveler extraordinaire, Eric Garde spent a decade in Asia before devoting himself to fashion design. From his various voyages he brings the meticulousness of Thai and Indian tailoring to clothing for everyday wear. Initially based in Paris, Garde and his unique style speak to urban sophisticates seeking an alternative to the classic suit. His ready-to-wear menswear includes impeccably rendered redingotes with Mao collars for all seasons in a multitude of colours and fabrics. Also included in the collection are trousers, and the entire collection can be worn by women as well. Garde?s garments have developed a faithful following over the last five years through his participation in the Marché des Modes. Now, Eric Garde has decided to set up shop in Roubaix, making the city his base of operations as part of Maisons de Mode.
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l?Espérance - Roubaix
Hélène Boulanger
Marque : Sue by Sue Elen
Type : Womenswear
A pioneer of Maisons de Mode Roubaix, the Sue label launched a new concept of boutique-apartment. With more than 60 points of sale in France, Sue has also conquered the international market through sales in London, Antwerp, Japan, the US and Hong-Kong. Sue is a family affair, created by designer Hélène Boulanger, a former student at Esmod International, and her brother Christophe, the business manager of the label. This family business aims to keep 80% of its production in France and to do its Roubaix roots proud.
Each collection draws from various influences from sources such as Antwerp and London. The label?s design has evolved in an artistic and musical environment since its beginning, getting inspiration from this atmosphere as well as the media. This philosophy is behind garments that are at times romantic and delicate with wispy fabrics and silhouettes, but with an edge.
The Sue label is about genuine, feminine, timeless style evoked in classic pieces that accentuate the personality of the wearer. Wardrobe essentials are reinvented and refined from seasons to season: for example, the kimono and the little black dress are made summer in lighter materials, but for winter they come in versions more suitable for autumn/winter.
Web site : www.sue-elen.com
Adresse : 80 Avenue Jean Lebas - Roubaix
Héléna Kerbiche
Marque : Lenaklax
Type : Jewellery
Web site : www.lenaklax.com
Adresse : 31 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Irwan Djoehana
Marque : Anna & Bree
Type : Womenswear
Irwan and Sebastian, friends for 30 years, met in school. Drawn together by their strong desire to create, these two friends approach fashion from different but complementary perspectives. Before joining forces, each had followed his own career path for years. It took a meeting in a cafe, and after a few a few drinks and later repairing to a restaurant for a meal, they decided launch ANNA & BREE. Their aim was to produce beautiful clothes that offered women something different. They also wanted to share with the world their concept of high-style ready-to-wear that is innovative and bursting with ideas. They called on friends, put together a team?and the label was born.
Timeless chic: ANNA & BREE is a French label that is refined, glamorous and modern. It is for the woman who abhors flashiness, preferring streamlined elegance, attention to details and high quality.
100% designed and Made in France, ANNA & BREE values the age-old craftsmanship of its seamstresses, who possess exceptional talent and have worked for some of the biggest fashion houses in France. ANNA & BREE offers something sumptuous and timeless, in place of fleeting fashion. By breaking dowm the different parts of a suit, Anne-Cécile adds a whimsical collection and accessories to the collection with jacket collars turned into scarves and ties that become elegant necklaces.
Web site : www.anna-bree.com
Blog : www.anna-bree.com/blog
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l'Espérance - Roubaix
Julie Meurisse
Marque : Julie Meuriss
Type : Accessories and leather goods
Lille native Julie Meuriss began as a womenswear designer before she made her first forays into accessories ? designing for the Bill Tornade label and designer Tatiana Lebedev in Paris. At the end of 2005, she launched her debut collection of handbags whose refined style mixes whimsical volumes with astonishing detailing. From that season forward, she has offered city-smart bags that are original yet practical. Blending fabrics and materials such as leather, suede, cotton and canvas, she adds flourishes of fantasy in details that make each handbag seem one of a kind. The Julie Meuriss range is sold in 30 different locations in France, as well as in Spain, Belgium, Portugal and Japan.
Web site : www.juliemeuriss.com
Adresse : 62 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Laurence Bouchel
Marque : Au Fil de Lo
Type : Jewellery
Drawing from deep within, this former company director turned designer loves to roll up her sleeves and play with gorgeous materials to transform them into unusual pieces brimming with femininity. Her love of handcraftsmanship translated into her launching Au Fil de LO. Her debut collection employed gems, glass beads and chains in silver-plate, but her style has evolved over subsequent collections. Her signature is refined, yet with a rock ?n roll edge, fashioning quality materials into dazzling pieces. She often turns her keen eye on the world around her, drawing inspiration from it. Instinct and improvisation both figure heavily in her creations. having established herself in the french market, Laurence joined the Maisons de Mode project to further the brands success on an international level. Au Fil de LO boutique is located in Roubaix.
Adresse : 101 Avenue Jean Lebas - Roubaix
Le Grand Bassin
Marque : Collectif de créateurs
Type : Designer laboratory
Le Grand Bassin is a design collective gathered around Loïc Trinel (Mr You) and his sister Hélène Trinel, co-founder and creator of the ready-to-wear label Lia Noa. After two years in Roubaix, le Grand Bassin has joined Maisons de Mode, launching a multi-label designer ?laboratory? in one of the shops in Le Vestiaire. To be found here are different design philosophies, all co-existing and complementing each other. This boutique plays a special role in displaying the talents of the collective.
Site web : http://legrandbassin.wordpress.com/
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l?Espérance - Roubaix
Leslie Ferré
Marque : Leslie Ferré
Type : Womenswear
Leslie Ferré studied fashion and textile design at LISAA (Higher Institute of applied arts), where she graduated in 2004. After her working first in Paris as part of a design team, she left for the seaside to create her first solo collection. Her love of contemporary choreography, the body and movement inspired her to create clothing with clean lines and in supple, fluid fabrics. Leslie Ferré approaches fashion not as an art but as a craft. A garment is made to be worn everyday and to reveal the natural beauty of a woman while emphasizing her individuality. Inspired by artists such as Gilles Jobin, Christian Rizzo, Michal Rovner, Yoshitomo, Nara, Jim Jarmusch and Wim Wenders, she also has a penchant for fashion from the 1920s to the 1950s. The designer creates apparel for the woman who is both evanescent and self-assured, discreet yet accessible, precious and natural: a timeless woman?
Web site : www.leslieferre.com
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l?Espérance - Roubaix
Myrtille, Eglantine et Eugénie Vermeulen
Marque : Rhum Raisins by Victoire Vermeulen
Type : Womenswear
Diverging paths sometimes lead to a shared passion. The Vermeulen sisters, Eglantine, Myrtille and Eugénie, were all on roads in seemingly different directions: agricultural engineering for one, accounting for another and merchandising for another. But Églantine and Myrtille found that their shared love of clothes was stronger than their career paths, and decided to devote themselves full time to fashion. Eugénie signed on to handle the marketing of the venture.
The Vermeulen sisters have combined creativity, a strong work ethic and the quality embodied in the words ?Made in France? in their label Rhum Raisins. The aesthetic is an original style far from fashion clichés.
With a showroom on Brussels? chic Avenue Louise, as well as another in Paris on the Rue de Rivoli, Rhum Raisons also now has a studio/showroom at Willems (59) and a shop in Roubaix. The Rhum Raisins label is all about wearable, casual chic that is fresh, feminine and made of natural materials of the highest quality. Made for the modern woman, the label also answers the call for special occasions ? weddings, openings, formal parties ? in a line of ?event apparel? in elegant taffetas and silks accessorized with panache with ?genuine? hats made to order.
Web site : www.rhum-raisins.com
Adresse : 107 Avenue Jean Lebas - Roubaix
Orlane Herbin
Marque : Orlane Herbin
Type : Womenswear
Following her studies at Esmod, Orlane Herbin went immediately to work with Gaspard Yurkievich, following that with time as an assistant to Jean-Paul Knott for his own line as well as for Krizia. In 2002, she launched her own label with the help of her team. Exacting and meticulous, Orlane is proud that her garments are crafted in French workshops, responsible for their exquisite cut and beautiful materials. Orlane creates tunics and dresses that can be worn on their own or with other garments, belted or loose. Her necklines offer many options for wear, from back to front for bare backs ? or open fronts (paired with tops for modesty?s sake). These little details and the versatility of her womenswear allow the wearer to create different looks and silhouettes, blending together effortlessly for a genuine style.
The designer?s penchant for ?noble? materials is evident in her use of silk chiffon, delicate cottons, ultra-supple wool, and whisper-light gauzes combined with gorgeous knits in viscose. Her palette includes white and black along with refined shades of chocolate, ivory, soft khaki and camel.
Web site : www.orlaneherbin.com
Adresse : 105 Avenue Jean Lebas - Roubaix
Peggy Housset
Marque : Peggy H
Type : Womenswear
Peggy Housset takes inspiration from various sources, which stem from and feed into her varied experiences: her love of contemporary dance and movement led to work designing costumes for the Philippe Decouflé Dance Company, her training in furniture design explains her fascination with how a garment is constructed and put together, and living in Italy, the UK and Spain has provoked her ongoing fascination with cultural differences. These influences are recurrent themes in her work. Following time designing for Alberta Ferretti in Italy and freelance designing in Paris, she decided to launch her own high-end line PAP for women, as well as a children?s collection, thanks to the support of Maisons de Mode.
Intemporary Mood : Pieces evoking a relaxed elegance, inspired by sensuality, volume and the line of the silhouette flowing from the mood and movement of the woman wearing these pieces. This collection is for the woman who is timeless, sophisticated, independent, unpredictable and living in the moment.
Individual : Serious elegance for the modern woman. Influenced by the Bauhaus school of art which seeks the intrinsic aesthetic of an object, garments in the Individual collection strive for a timelessness and purity. Architectural in their construction, pieces are built around the body through the assembly of modules following a blueprint. The carefully chosen fabrics are made of natural fibres that give a lightness and fluidity to movement.
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l'Espérance - RoubaixCréation sur-mesure. Pour un RDV : 0663190571
Quentin Carnaille
Marque : QC
Type : Jewellery
When Quentin created his first jewel from a mechanism of a vintage watch, he didn?t think of his handiwork as « precious ». In fact, this recent architecture graduate of Saint Luc Tournai is far less pretentious than that : for the moment, he has decided to devote himself to goldsmithing. His approach is novel : using the workings of hand-wound watches as a basis for creating rings, bracelets, necklaces and other jewellery. It all started when he decided to make a gift for his father, who is a timepiece enthusiast. Cufflinks were among his first creations.
These first pieces quickly attracted a following, which led to their being sold at the Louvre des Antiquaires de Paris. Supported by Mr Arka, who was a true believer in Quentin?s work, Quentin decided to expand on his concept. He quickly acquired training in how to handle the business side (marketing, law, accounting). Creating jewellery from vintage watches allows Quentin to give these objects a new lease on life. The pieces are largely mounted on gold or silver and feature precious gems. The result is a transformation of mundane objects into something spectacular. After having marked time for countless hours, these watches now take time off, to be adored simply for their beauty. Quentin?s new boutique is located in Lille Sud.
Adresse : 62 Rue du Faubourg des Postes - Lille
Stéphane Martello
Marque : Mister Crochet
Type : Knit ready-to-wear and accessories
Working in knits and crochet, designer Stéphane Martello studied three years at the Beaux Arts in Tourcoing where he worked in textile sculpture. He then moved on to a BTS in fashion and design at the Lycée Sévigné in Tourcoing. From there, he found his heart was in knitting and crochet. At the age of 26, he met high-end ready-to-wear designer Karim Tassi and collaborated on Tassi?s fashion show in the framework of fashion week. His contribution included some spectacular pieces he created.
He had found his calling: little by little, Stéphane Martello transformed himself into a veritable virtuoso of the knitting needle and crochet hook, crafting garments that continue to amaze. Creative, meticulous and fascinated by yarn and sculpture, the young designer has created a new architecture for clothing. He is inspired by forms found in nature: seashells, tree trunks, rocks, desert landscapes and volcanos. As for other designers, Stéphane Martello loves the sobriety of designers such as Japan?s Rei Kawakubo (Comme des Garçons), British designer Hussein Chalayan and the Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf. He also loves the extravagance of John Galliano and other designers that veer between art and conceptual fashion. He can be seen at work in his new Roubaix boutique, which carries his complete collection of bags, scarves, hats, jewellery, other accessories and some one-of-a-kind pieces that are the very definition of sumptuous.
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l?Espérance - Roubaix
Virginie Renard
Marque : Nini Barok
Type : Jewellery
Virginie Renard graduated from Roubaix?s École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et du Textile in 1998 with a degree in visual communication. But after six years in graphic arts, she found that she needed to create works that were more feminine, sensual and tactile. She taught herself the art of jewellery-making, and in 2006 decided to launch the brand Nini Barok.
Both original and romantic, the jewels of Nini Barok are produced in limited editions in line with the seasons and the jeweller?s flights of fancy. Nini Barok also works on a line of high-end fashion accessories for each season, such as barrettes and broches. The world of Nini Barok is a sophisticated mix of pearls, antique buttons, Liberty fabrics and vintage lace that evoke retro and originality, while being timeless.
In the Nini Barok studio, materials are blended according to the jeweller?s inspirations. By combining fabric, pearls, ribbons and other materials, Nini Barok aims to spark tiny emotions in the wearer that have inspired the collection.
Adresse : 27 Le Vestiaire, rue de l'Espérance - Roubaix