Perrin Paris: Legacy of Craftsmanship Traditions

Founded in 1893 by Rigaudy-Perrin, they were providing leather gloves for high couture maisons. Based in Paris and with a store in Beverly Hills, the couple Sally and Michel Perrin reopened the family business in 2009, revamping old traditions of French perfect craftsmanship and mastercraft.

Sally was working as a model and Michel at Microsoft when they met in Seattle in 1986. ”He was the crazy man on the dance floor who took me for a spin, and that was it!”, recalls Sally. Then when Michel asked her if she wanted to learn French, Sally replied: “What kind of French are you talking about?”

Fashionistic Glove Clutch

Glamorous, stylish and extremely chic, you can add a sip of ecentricity, originality and glory to your style with their  emblematic glove clutch. Whimsical and eye-catching, with this design you will definitely stand out from the crowd and make a statement. Perfect for business dinner, events, coctail partys, where you want to express femininity and sophistication.

For a more edgy look match their corsetlike glove clutch with fur, leather and high heels or elgant blazer and bondage dress for a classy flair. Also, take a look at their other items such as Le Mini Amorphe, Le Petit Panier which are masterpieces in themselves, which  represent the spirit of big Parision fashion heritage.

With utmost attention to every single detail and impeccable quality, they create everything only with the finest, softest and lovliest leather, applying traditional French crafting techniques known as maroquinerie.

Furthermore, their bags have such a flex of glam that Mattel featured one on Barbie while anticipating The Barbie Movie.  

Their latest collaboration with a reknown architect Zaha Hadid shows off seven limited edition clutches with three different sculptural metal glove-jewelries.

Exclusive and spectacular, they are finished in black, white, blush, lipstick and electric blue, with arquitecture-like metallic accents in gold, rose gold, silver or the red and blue of their corresponding clutches.

The History of Perrin Paris

Launched up in 1893 as a family run glove, later expanded into tannery, the couple Sally and Michel Perrin reinvented the label in 2009. They continue the legacy of long traditions of handcraft and craftsmanship yet adding modern and contemporary touches.

“I still belive in shoes matching a purse in color, or gloves and purse in the same color, and like presenting this option to our customers”, explains Sally.

Particularly adored tradition connoisseurs, they think about expanding into Chicago, Dallas, New York and more.

Written by Penka Slavova Dimitrova 

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