History
Lamarthe was founded in 1930 by Alfred Lamarthe. The designer began developing patents for upmarket fine leather goods, before launching his own collection in 1936. The new brand was stylish in its innovations, favouring what was practical while establishing high quality standards. Success was immediate.
Its emblem? A unicorn. The mare with a moon-like coat, surmounted by a spiral tusk used to appear in medieval fables. A symbol of purity, of strength and beauty, the unicorn has been celebrated by masterpieces of literature and painting. It is now celebrated by Lamarthe which it symbolizes.
Renewing its style constantly and guided by the creative talent of a team of Franco-Italian designers, Lamarthe is established as a key player of upmarket fine leather goods. Femininity, quality, functionality are the constant values for an enticing brand which thrills women who feel happy with their times. A real townee, fashionable, free, the Lamarthe woman enjoys tuning accessories to her passing fancies.
With its new ranges and new boutiques, Lamarthe is ever so attractive: Directed by its Chairman and Managing Director, Mario Gardini, Lamarthe now develops worldwide its style and know-how. While its showcase boutique remains in the heart of Paris at Saint-Germain des Prés, Lamarthe is now in a position to assert its sophisticated luxury across Europe, with a network of more than 400 outlets and corners in the most prestigious department stores, but also in the United States, in Asia, in Australia and in the Middle-East.
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