Duvelleroy book, treasures of the parisian couture hand-fan

This book tells the story of a House founded in 1827. Duvelleroy is born from the dream of bringing the fan in fashion. Suppliers to the queens, the house accompanies the life of the women of Paris in the XXth century. The house used to create fans but also binoculars and evening bags. Art nouveau, a key stylistic period, strongly inspires the aesthetics of the creations. Several emblematic skills flourished: the work of fabric in froufrou fans, often embroidered, representative of the couture spirit. The work of the feather, in marquetry or in the form of trophy fans, which become the signatures of Duvelleroy. In addition to the grammar of the gesture and the vocabulary of the forms, the tone asserts itself. The tone of a Parisian house, where lightness and a certain sense of elegance are the order of the day. Indeed, this book tells the story of the enthusiasm of the buyer Jules Maignan, who gave Duvelleroy a new post-war impetus.

The rebirth of Duvelleroy

Above all, this book testifies to the rebirth of the Duvelleroy brand in 2010. This is thanks to the determination of two young women who are passionate about heritage and know-how. They join forces with one of Jules Maignan's descendants with the desire to bring the spirit of the original house to life while at the same time bringing it into the contemporary world. Through the creation of couture fans, real pieces of art, but also ready-to-wear fans, manufactured in small series. Therefore, in the 21st century, Duvelleroy strives to make the fan the emblem of an art of living where the accessory is essential. Marie-Clémence Barbé-Conti is a historian by training and a journalist specializing in deciphering the worlds of luxury and design, the history of brands and companies. After eleven years with the Le Figaro group, she worked for a number of magazines. She is now the editor-in-chief of the women's magazine D.S and then AD magazine (Architectural Digest - Condé Nast group). Preface by Christian Lacroix History and rebirth of a Parisian fan house 248 pages, 220 illustrations In Fine Art Editions

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