Fleur
This season we celebrate two kindred spirits of French artisanal design, exposing the raw and the romantic. Working side by side, Marc Le Bihan and Jean-François Mimilla share a devotion to time-honoured techniques, hand-finished details, and a quiet, enduring beauty.
Today we introduce their latest Fall/Winter collection, a celebration of artistry, craft, and storytelling, along with highlights from our conversation with Marc Le Bihan during our visit to their Paris atelier last year.
Gun Red Stretch Cardigan, Rouge Brocade Barrel Skirt, Jean-François Mimilla Poppy Wooden Bead Necklace and Earrings.
Marc Le Bihan’s hand-finished garments weave soft silks, tulle, and textured embroidery into romantic, structured silhouettes. His journey began at the historic Manufacture des Gobelins in Paris, where weaving became his language, inspiring him to create textiles that embrace the body and shape the wardrobe.
Marc Le Bihan: I found, in a flea market in Paris, the wardrobe of a woman from around 1880. It was fascinating because the design of clothes changes so much between the late 19th century and 1930, yet you can still recognise a woman. I really like the idea of a wardrobe where people can just mix and match pieces. That is why we also keep pieces from old collections, including some I created 30 years ago.
Gris Acier Lace Dress, Jean-François Mimilla Silver Frayed Petal Necklace and Earrings.
Marc Le Bihan’s approach to fabrication is ever-evolving, continuously updating styles and experimenting with finishes, from ghostly tulle to structured fabrics and rich brocades.
Marc Le Bihan: For the fabric, I go to showrooms to buy new material but also to the factory for deadstock. I’ve worked with the same company for 30 years, they have a small factory with deadstock of fabric we can use. At the beginning they said you can come you can buy whatever you want and finally now in the factory there is a space with things for me.
Noir Tailored Open Coat, Noir Stretch Tulle Dress, Jean-François Mimilla Jet Frayed Chains Necklace.
Like Marc Le Bihan, Jean-François Mimilla also learnt his way at the Manufacture des Gobelins, honing weaving skills and expanding into jewellery, knitting, and chain-making.
Jean-François Mimilla’s jewellery brings texture and history to the collection. Using antique glass beads, vintage fabrics, and salvaged materials found in Parisian flea markets, his pieces echo the fabrics of Le Bihan’s clothing, creating a quiet dialogue between garment and adornment.
Left: Noir Stretch Tulle Dress, Noir Stretch Cardigan and Jean-François Mimilla Jet Frayed Chains Necklace and Earrings. Right: Scarlet Lace Top, Gun Red Stretch Skirt and Jean-François Mimilla Jet Frayed Poppy Bead Lariat and Earrings.
Together, their work forms a harmonious collection meant not just to be worn, but to be experienced, where every fabric, texture, and silhouette invites the wearer into a story of movement, form, and artistry.
Marc Le Bihan:You can find inspiration in anything.
Noir Brocade Bustier, Noir Lace Embroidered Tulle Skirt, Noir Lace Jacket and Jean-François Mimilla Antique Bronze Bead Necklace and Earrings.
Marc Le Bihan and Jean-François Mimilla's latest collection is available in-store and online now. Watch the full interview here. .