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9 October 2026
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Catherine André

France

Catherine André is a French knitwear house founded in 1995 by the designer Catherine André and based in Millau. It makes womenswear with flowing silhouettes and distinctive jacquards, produced in French workshops.

Facts
Country of originFrance
Founded1995
FounderCatherine André
BaseMillau, Occitanie
Segment
Premium
Categories
WomenswearAccessoriesBags
Sales channels
Own storesWholesale

What is Catherine André?

Catherine André is a French fashion house founded in 1995 by the designer of the same name, based in Millau in the Occitanie region. It is best known for knitwear with flowing, feminine silhouettes, timeless lines and distinctive jacquards.

History

Her journey began in Ireland, where she discovered tweed workshops. After returning to France she started knitting, drawing on what her grandmother taught her. She calls her creations "Histoires-a-Porter".

Products and positioning

The house makes womenswear built around knitted pieces, and the models are made in French workshops.

Distribution

Catherine André has boutiques in Millau and three in Paris, at Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement, rue du Cherche-Midi in the 6th and rue de la Pompe in the 16th. A 2024 profile says the brand is especially popular in Japan and the United States.

Its focus on knitwear made in French workshops, together with a small network of own boutiques, sets the house apart as a compact, design-led brand with international followers.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Catherine André from?

Catherine André is a French house based in Millau, in the Occitanie region.

What does Catherine André make?

It makes womenswear centred on knitwear with flowing silhouettes and distinctive jacquards, made in French workshops.

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