Sessùn
Quadrivio Group (70% stake, acquired late 2024) · France
Sessùn is a Marseille-founded womenswear label known for bohemian, natural-fabric collections. Founded in 1996 by designer Emma François, it has been majority-owned since late 2024 by Italy's Quadrivio Group, which plans to expand it internationally.
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Emma François |
| Owner | Quadrivio Group (70%), as reported in 2025 |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France |
| Segment | Premium and contemporary womenswear |
| Website | sessun.com |
What is Sessùn?
Sessùn is a French womenswear brand from Marseille, built around relaxed, boho-chic dresses, knitwear, coats, bags and accessories. FashionUnited describes its positioning as "affordable luxury", with an emphasis on natural fabrics.
History
Designer Emma François founded the label in 1996 in Marseille. According to French Wikipedia, the investor Experienced Capital Partners acquired a 43% stake in June 2017, with François retaining the majority at that point. In late 2024 Italy's Quadrivio Group acquired a 70% stake, and François continues to lead creative direction, as reported by FashionUnited in 2025.
Products and positioning
The collections centre on womenswear, complemented by bags and accessories. The brand is known for organic and recycled materials and was certified as a B Corp in 2024. FashionUnited reports that Sessùn has built a social following of close to 500,000 on Instagram.
Business model and distribution
Sessùn combines its own boutiques, e-commerce and wholesale. FashionUnited reports more than 80 boutiques across six countries, including France, Spain, the UK, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany, plus roughly 400 multi-brand retailers worldwide. About 40% of revenue comes from outside France. The new owner has said it wants to double sales, prioritising Italy, North America and accessories.
Why it matters
Sessùn is a notable example of an independent French designer label that has grown through a mix of direct retail and selective wholesale, and its sale to Quadrivio is part of a wider pattern of European investors backing premium fashion brands with a clear identity.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Sessùn?
Italy's Quadrivio Group acquired a 70% stake in Sessùn in late 2024, according to FashionUnited. Founder Emma François still leads creative direction.
Where is Sessùn from?
Sessùn is a French brand founded in 1996 in Marseille by designer Emma François.