Commune de Paris 1871
Commune de Paris 1871 is a Parisian menswear label founded in 2009 by Alexandre Maïsetti, Sébastien Lyky and Edouard Launay. It makes graphic tees, sweatshirts, knitwear, shirts and accessories, with a name drawn from the 1871 Paris Commune.
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Alexandre Maïsetti, Sébastien Lyky, Edouard Launay |
| Base | Paris, France |
| Relaunch | 2023, pre-order model |
| Website | communedeparis.fr |
What is Commune de Paris 1871?
Commune de Paris 1871 is a menswear brand founded in Paris in 2009 by Alexandre Maïsetti, Sébastien Lyky and Edouard Launay. Its name refers to the 1871 insurrection: the founders wanted a brand with a strong identity anchored in history, with the Commune standing for insubordination and independence. Its motto is courage and freedom.
History
Regarded as one of the pioneers of Parisian streetwear, the self-funded label grew through graphic pieces and classic menswear. It paused activity in 2019 while seeking an investor and relaunched in 2023 with a pre-order model that releases pieces in small batches to avoid overproduction.
Products and positioning
- Graphic and slogan T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps
- Workwear-inspired cabans, chinos and knitwear
- Shirts and bags
- Silk squares, ties and scarves
Materials are mainly Italian and English, especially wool, tweed and suiting fabrics. Most manufacturing takes place in Portugal, with silk squares and ties made in France and scarves in Italy.
Why it matters
Commune de Paris 1871 combines political heritage with menswear and has moved to a pre-order, small-batch model, an approach increasingly used by independent labels to limit overproduction.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Commune de Paris 1871?
The brand was founded in Paris in 2009 by Alexandre Maïsetti, Sébastien Lyky and Edouard Launay.
Why is the brand called Commune de Paris?
The name refers to the 1871 Paris Commune, chosen to give the label an identity anchored in history and associated with independence.