Moynat

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CEO

Lisa Attia

Creation date

1849

Headquarters

348 rue Saint Honoré - 75001 Paris

IdentityMOYNAT

Amongst all the wondrous characteristics of the Parisian leather goods Maison founded in Paris in 1849 lies this one extraordinary fact: its name belongs to Pauline Moynat, the first and only woman to bring feminine flair to the male-dominated metier of luxury trunk-making.Historically, the Maison’s renaissance began parallel to the industrial boom with the invention of stylish travel trunks that redefined the art of traveling. From its 1873 English Trunk to the archetypal 1902 Limousine Trunk, which was customizable to cars’ bodies, Moynat’s close link to automobiles was only matched by the inspiration it drew from Belle Époque Paris and the creative world around it.Two centuries later, Moynat continues its pioneering spirit. Through the mastery of traditional haute maroquinerie and innovative techniques, modern pieces are finished with exacting detail and uncompromising savoir-faire. Within this history lies a freedom of individuality to every Moynat creation.

Moynat, a Parisian trunk maker founded in 1849. © Art direction & set design ARI PHOTOGRAPHY

1849
FOUNDING OF MAISON MOYNAT, TRUNKMAKER IN PARIS
20
HOURS TO MAKE A GABRIELLE CLUTCH
348
ADDRESS OF OUR STORE ON RUE ST HONORE IN PARIS

Screwing rivets of the Little Suitcase to fix the handle © Art direction & set design ARI PHOTOGRAPHY

The first MOYNAT boutique at 1 avenue de l’Opéra, Paris 1er – 1869 © Moynat archives

Vintage Limousine Trunks – Patented by MOYNAT in 1902 © Moynat archives

ICON

THE OH! TOTE

Crafted from Canvas 1920 M monogram, this emblematic shape is adorned with new tri-coloured heritage ribbon - an artful detail that has been reimagined the archives. The leather trim handles are embellished with a round wheel-shaped detail, paying homage to the Maison's expertise in crafting bespoke automobile trunks.

THE GABRIELLE CLUTCH

Echoing the curved, sleek lines of Moynat’s historic Limousine Trunk, the Gabrielle Clutch bag is a discreet update to a signature shape of the Maison and a parallel of the city of Paris. Embellished with the distinct, M-shaped twist lock clasp and a removable strap for different ways of wearing.

OUR EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS

I’m a Leather Goods Prototypist at Moynat, which involves creating prototypes from the designer’s sketches. After discussing the piece with the designer I make the first template, the model for a leather goods item. Then I assemble an initial piece in a material called salpa, which is very similar to leather, to check that the assembly functions correctly. Once everything has been confirmed, I make the prototype using the actual materials, such as leather, creating a product just like one that could be sold. And lastly we make final adjustments with the designer, who approves the model. All the work I do is executed entirely by hand, a hallmark of Moynat.