Gaëlle Constantini
Gaëlle Constantini is a French eco-design fashion label run by the designer of the same name. It makes unique, timeless womenswear from reclaimed textiles.
| Founder | Gaëlle Constantini |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Focus | Womenswear from reclaimed textiles |
| Production | Partner insertion workshops in France |
| Website | gaelleconstantini.com |
What is Gaëlle Constantini?
Gaëlle Constantini is a French fashion label that carries its founder's name. The designer began by customising vintage pieces and later built a label around responsible, eco-designed clothing. Her collections are described as unique and timeless rather than seasonal trend pieces.
Products and positioning
The label starts from the material. Reclaimed textiles are collected from hospitals, restaurants, hotels, offices and family homes, and the designer recycles the fabric first, then decides what to make. Recent work includes a limited-edition capsule and a hybrid dress-coat with a multicoloured print, both made from upholstery textiles of the French Senate.
- Reclaimed textiles as the starting point of each design
- Patterns optimised to reduce the energy used by sewing machines
- Adjustable pieces covering sizes 36 to 42 through knots and gathers
Production
Garments are made by workers at partner insertion workshops (chantiers d'insertion) in France, which the label presents as its made-in-France guarantee. The designer's showroom sits inside Tale Me Lab, a collaborative space for responsible fashion and the circular economy.
Why it matters
The label is a small example of circular fashion in practice, where the availability of discarded textiles shapes the design rather than the other way round.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gaëlle Constantini from?
Gaëlle Constantini is a French fashion label, with production carried out at partner insertion workshops in France.
What does Gaëlle Constantini sell?
It sells unique womenswear designs, including coats and dresses, made from reclaimed textiles.