Photo: Courtesy of Olympia Le-Tan
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Olympia Le-Tan
Headquarters: Paris, France
E-commerce: olympialetan.com
Social Media: Instagram
What: A handbag and accessories label, specializing in hand-embroidered clutches.
Price Range: $1,500 – $2,500
Founder: Aude Sergent
Origin Story: Born in the ’30s, the minaudière is an ornamental small case that ingeniously contained a woman’s daily accessories. Aude Sergent founded Olympia Le-Tan in 2009, with the goal of making the minaudière a wardrobe essential for the modern woman.
It’s now a highly fashionable handbag with its hand-embroidered felt book-like cover and elaborate fabrication method involving traditional craftsmanship. The brand’s bags are limited-edition art pieces, combining handmade embroidery and luxury artisanal work.
Stockists: Net-a-Porter, Moda Operandi, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue
PR Representation: Azzi + Co
How to get in touch: jared@azziandco.com, hello@olympialetan.com
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Source: Fashionista.com