Isabelle Bordji & Ludovic Dedieu
1904 , the year in which Paris saw the birth of a new luxury fashion house , Ernest Chausseur , a stone ’ s throw from the famous Moulin Rouge .
Dancers , women of the world , artists - the whole of Paris was thrilled by the House ’ s first creations . It gradually became a benchmark brand , creating veritable objects of fantasy .
Helmut Newton , Berlin ’ s master photographer , fell under the spell of “ Elysée ”, irresistible at just 14cm tall . He decided to sublimate femininity in his work , making Ernest his faithful ally .
At the dawn of wisdom , in the 80s , Ernest accompanied celebrities , to sublimate them , in the Parisian nightlife .
Ernest turns heads … it was the first brand , to make its creations an object driven solely by desire .
In the 80s , the first artistic crushes with fashion icons . Jean-Paul Gaultier , a great admirer of the brand , was involved in the creation of the iconic “ GO ” shoe .
The friendship between Ernest and the designer , in the sailor suit , led to several collaborations on catwalk shows and advertisements .
Despite its incredible heritage , the iconic Parisian fashion house had fallen a little asleep by the early 2000s ...
Since 2020 , a new tandem with Ludovic Dedieu Wallerand as Managing Director and Isabelle Bordji as Artistic Director has woken up the sleeping beauty and brought Maison Ernest back to centre stage .
Beyonce , Monica Bellucci , Kylie Minogue , Kate Moss , Cardi , B , Muni Long , Madonna , Barbie , and a host of European and American actresses have all come into contact with Maison Ernest ’ s creations .
Maison Ernest has never renounced the excellence of its know-how , the materials used and its incredible comfort , which makes you feel like a Hollywood star for hours on end ...
“ That ’ s why a Maison Ernest creation is so jubilant and addictive ...” Ludovic Dedieu Wallerand
Unapologetic , Mysterious , Sensual …
Left Bank , 16 rue du Cherche-Midi 75006 , Paris , France Right Bank , 75 boulevard de Clichy 75009 , Paris , France
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 59 2023