Created in Paris, Mestiers is a house of know-how dedicated to serving the art of living. Drawing its roots from extensive experience in handmade craftsmanship, Mestiers designs clothing and decorative home objects. Our collections are meticulously and lovingly handcrafted in specialized, family-run workshops, where the artisanal aspect of craftsmanship is not just a tradition but a way of life we deeply cherish and hold in the highest esteem. At the core of our approach is the unwavering commitment to the protection and celebration of the various trades that pursue a search for beauty, which, in our opinion, can only be expressed through the demand for quality, durability, and sustainability.

At the heart of Mestiers' inception was a profound reflection on the role of objects, including garments, in our lives and the emotional bond we form with them. This ongoing introspection shapes our creative process, influencing our choice of materials, workshops, packaging, and the aesthetic narrative we present. We strive to create not just products but emotional connections with our customers, understanding that our objects become a part of their stories and memories.

We often overlook the cultural significance of the objects surrounding us. These objects embody a unique duality, serving as a collective expression and a conduit for personal sensitivity. They mirror our society and unveil our individuality. They are the expression of our vision of the art of living: the art of hosting and entertaining, fine dining, partying, taking care of oneself, and presenting oneself to oneself and others. The objects and clothing we create are not just products; they are infused with our personal experiences and life stories from the two countries where they are made. Our process for selecting workshops is solely driven by their ability to transfer our vision into matter through their craftsmanship.

Why are we drawn to certain objects and not others? Why do we hold certain objects dear and wish they never leave us? Let's set aside specific brands' price and intangible power, as these factors can skew our relationship with objects. Let's also set aside gifts, as objects given to us carry the love, attention, and memories of our loved ones, making it difficult to consider the object for what it originally was. What remains, then? The radiance.

At Mestiers, we firmly believe that the objects we cherish are those that radiate. This intention is at the heart of our creations: to create clothing and objects that shine and radiate.

This intention binds us. No radiance is possible if the base material is of poor quality. Nothing happens if the craftsmanship is approximate and the handwork is too minimal. Then there is the genius of the cut, the line, the proportion. And when all this balances out, it radiates beauty. Durability is a natural consequence of this approach. No synthetic material can capture light like fine wool. When we give ourselves time for prototyping, there is no overproduction in a human-sized workshop and no frantic renewal of collections. Making it our mission to offer you beautiful, well-made objects also means betting that you will love them to the point of wanting to take great care of them.

At the origin of each of our creations, there is an encounter.

It involves a know-how, a material, and the desire to explore its possibilities.

After an extensive search, we finally meet the artisan in their workshop. A workshop is, first and foremost, music. Many percussions: muffled ones from looms, clear ones from the coppersmiths, and extraordinarily physical ones from tanners. There are more muted sounds: the rustling of a tailor’s scissors, the sanding of cabinetmakers. Rolling sounds: those of fulling mills or sewing machines. Silences: the requisite focus for needlework, the reweaving. And without exception, the latest hit playing on the radio.  

The Italian word for a workshop is 'laboratorio', which is quite fitting. For us, the experimentation phases correspond to learning a trade, acquiring a new jargon, and a new way of drawing. For the artisan, special requests allow for innovation, opening up a field of exploration, hybridization, and pushing beyond traditional techniques. We visit all our workshops before starting any collaboration. All our workshops are regularly audited and certified by prestigious labels: ‘Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant’ or ‘Atelier Métiers d’Art’ for those located in France, Masters of Linen, Egyptian Cotton Association, Oeko-tex, GOTS, GRS, …