An icon of French Couture, Jean-Paul Gaultier built his legacy through perseverance, talent and a sharp sense of humour. The young designer joined the House of Pierre Cardin, then Jean Patou, where he honed his garment-making techniques. In 1976, he made a striking debut with his first creations, boldly blending genres and styles. Making provocation his signature, Jean-Paul Gaultier dressed countless celebrities and elevated the Breton stripe to the status of a highly desirable fashion statement, ultimately transcending the codes of Haute Couture.

Born in Düsseldorf and trained in Italy and France, Dorothee Schumacher has developed a multifaceted vision of fashion. Attuned to women who want to wear an oversized trouser suit one day and a mini skirt the next, the designer founded her eponymous label with the idea of creating a wardrobe free from labels, yet with a strong identity of its own. While her first collection consisted solely of T-shirts, Dorothee Schumacher has continued to cultivate a sense of understated boldness, adding pieces defined by impeccable cuts, luxurious fabrics and a simply remarkable allure to her wardrobe.

Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede founded FRAME in 2012 with one ambition: to create the perfect pair of jeans. Between London and Los Angeles, where they crafted their very first designs, the two Swedish creators blended their inspirations to create pieces that are as effortlessly elegant as they are relaxed. FRAME went on to expand its wardrobe, adding cashmere sweaters, silk blouses and leather blazers, always with a touch of boldness and effortless style.

In search of her perfect bikini, Melissa Odabash founded her eponymous label in 1999. The former Italian model designs pieces that flatter the body and enhance its natural curves, while combining comfort with glamour. Her figure-sculpting creations quickly earned her the nickname “the Ferrari of bikinis” from British Vogue. Combining premium fabrics with meticulous craftsmanship, Melissa Odabash reimagines swimwear season after season, inspired by different destinations. What began as a personal quest has since become a response to the desires of countless women.

From the École des Ponts et Chaussées to the runway, sometimes there’s only one step! Leaving engineering behind, André Courrèges founded his eponymous Maison in 1961, alongside his wife Coqueline. Blending ready-to-wear and Couture, Courrèges envisioned a futuristic wardrobe: trapeze dresses, mini skirts, vinyl jackets and flat boots reinvented the silhouette of the Yé-yé generation. Visionary and uncompromising, Courrèges has stood the test of time, cementing its place in fashion history by championing not just a trend, but a truly iconic style...