Alexis Mabille
Alexis Mabille is a Paris fashion house founded in 2005 by French designer Alexis Mabille. It creates haute couture and ready to wear and uses the bow tie as its emblem.
| Founded | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Alexis Mabille |
| Base | Paris |
| First couture show | 2008 |
| Emblem | Bow tie |
| Website | alexismabille.com |
What is Alexis Mabille?
Alexis Mabille is a French designer label established in 2005 by the designer of the same name. The house shows in Paris and is known for couture and ready to wear collections, with the bow tie as its logo and signature accessory.
History
Alexis Mabille was born in Lyon in 1977, and his mother taught him to sew. He enrolled at the school of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1995 and graduated early, in 1997. He then trained at Ungaro and Nina Ricci before working at Dior. In 2005 he launched his own label, and in 2008 he first presented a collection during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
Products and positioning
- Haute couture collections shown in Paris
- Ready to wear, which has been widely praised
- Bow ties and accessories
The bow tie began as a signature accessory and became the logo of the house.
Why it matters
Alexis Mabille belongs to a generation of independent Paris designers who trained in the great couture houses before founding their own labels. His presence on the haute couture calendar shows how smaller houses can work alongside the historic names in Parisian couture.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Alexis Mabille?
Alexis Mabille is a French designer, born in Lyon in 1977, who trained at Ungaro, Nina Ricci and Dior before founding his label in 2005.
What is Alexis Mabille known for?
The house is known for haute couture and ready to wear, and for using the bow tie as its emblem.