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13/04/2026

The past six weeks flew by like a single week. I’ve been quiet on here… which usually means life has been full behind the scenes.

Between moving to the countryside, settling into the house and the new atelier, while continuing production and teaching, it’s been a handful.

Change is life and I’m embracing this new chapter.

Here’s a glimpse of what I’ve been making lately, along with a peek into the new atelier and this slower, richer rhythm of life.

20/02/2026

More detail shots of the fully handsewn restoration of late 19th century french double breasted workwear jackets I worked on with

Learn more on my previous post !

(I couldn’t fit these in the original post because of IG’s formatting…)

18/02/2026

Something different today !

Here is a crazy project I did for Frédéric from : a full historical restoration of two rare French double breasted black moleskine jacket from the late 19th/ early 20th century (see the original state of these jackets in the last pictures)

The idea was to mend, patch, reassemble these rare items as they would have been during their time : only by hand, using scraps from other antique jackets and fabric.

The work required many different hand sewing techniques, I researched old home sewing books and antique pieces to get inspired and have a homogeneous look. You can imagine this took a long time, but the patina and result speaks for itself.

This work inspired me for the new winter collection, with reinforced handsewn patches placed where these jackets failed. I hope to see one of my garments aged, worn, torn, repaired as these two gems one day…

I don’t like the fake antique designs, that I feel non genuine, so please wear your garments and give them the love and patina they deserve.

It’s your story, and each one of these are unique.

15/02/2026

(Very) late night photos of some undyed / unwashed FW26 samples, taken before heading home, getting some rest before the next steps : garment dye and handsewn buttonholes.

1-2 - New Hunting Jacket made in a combination of wool/cotton fabrics, lined in traditional linen/cotton plaid from the Alsace region (named Kelsch) ready for garment dying.

3 - New patchwork reinforced Work Overshirt, inspired by traditional repaires made on French Chore Coats, in a combination of wool/cotton fabrics, ready to be washed and buttonholed.

4 - New reinforced Largeot Work Pants, inspired by traditional repaires made on French Work Pants, in a patchwork of wool/cotton fabrics, ready for garment dying.

5 - Hunting Jacket post garment dye, ready for hand-sewn silk buttonholes.

All fabrics are woven in France, following traditional weaving combinations by the talented .metis

07/02/2026

Let’s focus on the Capote Poiret Cashmere Coat I created following the original Paul Poiret military design.

The Haute Couture designer (2nd picture), known for his beautifully draped dresses, was asked by the military to design a new version of the “Capote” in September 1914 : he came up with a very smart design, saving time and fabric using a one-piece body construction with side gussets.

As the original design, my black Cashmere version uses a one-piece body design, cut on the full fabric width, cinched by a center back belt. The front can be attached to the hip allowing a front cutaway, giving more ease of movement. I’ve added my signature inseam pockets, as well as a beautiful coton/linen Metis body lining, with a logo hand stamp following the military tradition. I’ve used Italian horn buttons backed with leather from my friends at .reverdie.maroquinerie to follow the historical tradition.

This beautiful coat is available at and

06/02/2026

Sneak peek of the FW26 « Wool & Soil » collection presented in Paris this January at one of the most outstanding designer stores in the world :

A collection revisiting the relationship between the garment as a tool and extension of the wearer.

Exploring three uniforms of life, from work (with the repaired work jacket and Largeot pants) to leisure (patchwork hunting jacket) and grief (mourning women’s coat and skirt).

03/02/2026

I’d like to share this short film I made during the last production run, showing what life at the atelier actually looks and sounds like while I’m making the Handsewn Blazers.

Obviously there is a lot more to my work than just these steps (fabric dye for exemple, new design development, etc.) but this was a nice preview I thought !

16/01/2026

Join us on Friday, January 23rd at to discover my latest collection, a deeply personal tribute to my roots and to a theme close to my heart : the wisdom and resilience of our elders.
Entitled “Wool and Soil”, this collection tells my family’s story, shaped by the recent farewell to the farm that nourished us for generations.
Each piece is slowly crafted, in harmony with the natural rhythm of life : made to be worn, loved, torn, repaired, and lived in.
Created from wool & cotton woven on vintage industrial looms by .metis, the collection features experimental, handmade construction where handcraft and workwear meet in every garment.

30/12/2025

Why does it take 40+ hours to make one of these hand-built blazers? - Part 2.

Following the previous post, it’s time to reveal the hand-sewn steps hidden inside this jacket.
They may be invisible from the outside, but they are essential to its structure, durability and most importantly, its soul.

Pictures 1 / 2 / 3
Hand pad-stitching the lapel and collar.
This process attaches the canvas and gradually shapes it by hand. It’s slow, technical work, but it’s what truly separates a handmade jacket from a factory-made one. Most industrial jackets rely on cheap fusible interlinings, which eventually separate from the outer fabric (sometimes after just a bit of rain…).
Here, the canvas is built to remain soft and unstructured, naturally following the body of the wearer.

Pictures 4 / 5
Hand-sewn vent lining and invisible sleeve / body hem stitching.
These are both design and structural choices. Sewing the vent by hand allows stress to be absorbed by the stitches rather than weakening the fabric itself. The invisible hem stitch replaces fusible tape - a shortcut still used in many high-priced jackets…

Pictures 6 / 7
Hand-sewn buttonholes and hand-sewn label, using silk thread.
Hand-sewn buttonholes are rarely found in ready-to-wear due to the time and skill required. They belong to the world of bespoke tailoring. More than function, they are a statement about craftsmanship, intention, and how garments should be made.
In my opinion, designer clothes should make quality and attention to detail a priority, and these extra steps are my way of expressing that belief.

30/12/2025

Why does it take 40+ hours to make one of these hand-built blazers? - Part 2

Following the previous post, it’s time to reveal the hand-sewn steps hidden inside this jacket.
They may be invisible from the outside, but they are essential to its structure, durability and most importantly, its soul.

Pictures 1 / 2 / 3
Hand pad-stitching the lapel and collar.
This process attaches the canvas and gradually shapes it by hand. It’s slow, technical work, but it’s what truly separates a handmade jacket from a factory-made one. Most industrial jackets rely on cheap fusible interlinings, which eventually separate from the outer fabric (sometimes after just a bit of rain…).
Here, the canvas is built to remain soft and unstructured, naturally following the body of the wearer.

Pictures 4 / 5
Hand-sewn vent lining and invisible hem stitching.
These are both design and structural choices. Sewing the vent by hand allows stress to be absorbed by the stitches rather than weakening the fabric itself. The invisible hem stitch replaces fusible tape - a shortcut still used in many high-priced jackets…

Pictures 6 / 7
Hand-sewn buttonholes and hand-sewn label, using silk thread.
Hand-sewn buttonholes are rarely found in ready-to-wear due to the time and skill required. They belong to the world of bespoke tailoring. More than function, they are a statement about craftsmanship, intention, and how garments should be made.
In my opinion, designer clothes should make quality and attention to detail a priority, and these extra steps are my way of expressing that belief.

27/12/2025

Why does it take 40+ hours to make one of these hand-built blazers? — Part 1

Some creations are meant to conceal their process. That is precisely their purpose: to remain quiet, understated, and readable only to those who know where to look. This jacket belongs to that category.

The journey begins with hand-dyeing the outer fabric and the lining separately. It is a long — and very warm — process that profoundly alters both the feel and the appearance of the materials. The wool becomes subtly felted and aged, while the linen is softened and broken in. The natural leaf print that emerges is entirely unique: each leaf leaves its own trace, as its tannins oxidize directly onto the fabric, creating this melancholic, organic pattern.

Next comes the cutting: over fifty pattern pieces for a single jacket. A hidden complexity, yet essential for this kind of experimental blazer, where every shape and measurement is carefully calculated to achieve the final silhouette.

The next post will focus on the hand-sewn stages that sculpt the volume. And make no mistake — this is truly hand sewn: needle, thread, and hands. Not “handmade” by machine.

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