Zadig & Voltaire
France
Zadig & Voltaire is a Paris ready-to-wear brand founded in 1997 by Thierry Gillier. It is known for rock-inspired clothing, cashmere knits and bags. In 2025 co-founders Thierry and Arnaud Gillier acquired the jewellery brands Maison Poiray and Aurélie Bidermann, according to Wikipedia.
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Thierry Gillier |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Segment | Premium and contemporary |
| Main categories | Womenswear, menswear, bags, accessories |
| Website | zadig-et-voltaire.com |
What is Zadig & Voltaire?
Zadig & Voltaire is a French fashion brand founded in Paris in 1997 by Thierry Gillier. Wikipedia describes rock-and-roll inspired clothing with motifs such as skulls and angel wings, for women, men and children. The brand's US online store presents it as a ready-to-wear label and highlights its cashmere knits.
Products and positioning
The website lists a wide range:
- Women: sweaters, cardigans, dresses, jackets, coats, tops, blazers and suiting
- Bags such as the Madison bag, totes, clutches and the Rock clutch
- Shoes, including sneakers and boots
- Accessories: wallets, fragrance, watches, sunglasses, scarves, jewellery and belts
- Men: knitwear, jackets, sweatshirts and shirts, with a Lucien Pellat-Finet line
The brand's sustainability content is organised under a programme called VoltAIRe.
Business model and distribution
According to Wikipedia, Zadig & Voltaire operates its own stores worldwide and sells through department stores including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Ownership
The sources consulted do not name a parent group. Wikipedia mentions the co-founders, Thierry and Arnaud Gillier, only in connection with their 2025 purchase of the jewellery brands Maison Poiray and Aurélie Bidermann. No ownership change for Zadig & Voltaire itself is documented.
Why it matters
Zadig & Voltaire helped define the Parisian rock aesthetic in accessible premium fashion and has widened from clothing into bags, shoes and jewellery.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Zadig & Voltaire?
Zadig & Voltaire was founded in Paris in 1997 by Thierry Gillier.
Is Zadig & Voltaire a luxury brand?
The brand's US site describes it as luxury ready-to-wear, but it is generally positioned in the premium and contemporary segment.