Charlotte Chesnais
Charlotte Chesnais is a Paris jewellery brand founded in 2015 by the French designer of the same name, formerly of Balenciaga. It makes sculptural jewellery and design objects with organic, irregular lines.
| Founded | 2015, Paris |
|---|---|
| Designer | Charlotte Chesnais |
| Background | Nine years at Balenciaga |
| Award | ANDAM |
| Stores | Paris and Tokyo |
| Website | charlottechesnais.com |
What is Charlotte Chesnais?
Charlotte Chesnais is a jewellery house founded in Paris in 2015 by the French designer Charlotte Chesnais. Six months after launching, she received the ANDAM award.
History
Before starting her own brand, Chesnais spent nine years at Balenciaga, first as a ready to wear designer and then contributing to the launch of the house's first jewellery line under Nicolas Ghesquière.
Products and positioning
Her work flirts with both jewellery and sculpture. Influenced by architecture, art and design, she approaches jewellery in a spatial way, with minimalist, organic and irregular lines. The offer includes:
- Fine jewellery and jewellery, including reimagined hoop earrings and band rings
- Bridal pieces
- Objects and interior design pieces
Her first collection, Spinal, remains a reference point for the brand.
Distribution
The brand has boutiques on both the Rive Gauche and Rive Droite in Paris and a flagship in Aoyama, Tokyo, alongside its online store.
Why it matters
Charlotte Chesnais is one of the designers who moved from a major fashion house into independent jewellery, bringing a ready to wear sensibility and a sculptural approach to a contemporary luxury category.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Charlotte Chesnais?
Charlotte Chesnais is a French jewellery designer who worked at Balenciaga for nine years before founding her own brand in Paris in 2015.
What does Charlotte Chesnais sell?
The brand sells sculptural jewellery, including hoop earrings and rings, as well as bridal pieces and design objects.