Saturday, September 12, 2009
Isabel Marant
1987/89
Work with Michel Klein (French designer)
In collaboration with Bridget Yorke, designer of two collections for Yorke & Cole.
Marc AscoliÕs assistant for artistic direction for Yohji Yamamoto, Martine Sitbon and ChloŽ.
1989
Creates a small jewelry and accessories collection named after her own name.
Makes accessories and jewelry for Claude Montana, Michel Perry and Yorke & Cole.
1990
Creates the brand ÇTwen,È small line of knits and jersey pieces.
1994
Twen becomes Isabel Marant.
First fashion show for summer 1995.
August 1997
Moves into large offices in Paris 11�me which reflect her style.
December 1997
Winner of the ÇAward de la ModeÈ of the year.
January 1998
Whirlpool award, ÇFemme en OrÈ in fashion category.
First Isabel Marant collection for La Redoute, biggest French catalog sale.
Launch of a second line in Japan, called ÇI*M.È
February 1998
Opening of the first Isabel Marant store, in Paris.
16 rue de Charonne 75011 Paris
November 1999
Opening of the second Isabel Marant store, in Paris
Saint Germain des Pr�s: 1 rue Jacob 75006 Paris
March 2000
Second line ǃTOILEÈ is born.
February 2002
First line of Ç lingerie È with Beautiful People by DIM.
July 2003
Birth of isabelÕs first child.
February 2004
Opening of a corner to her image at the new ÒPrintemps de la ModeÓ in Paris.
September 2004
First line of kids.
Activities and Brands
WomenÕs Ready-to-Wear
Isabel Marant website