Established in Paris in 1849, Moynat is one of the oldest French leather goods maisons. Founded by the visionary Pauline Moynat, the brand originally specialized in trunks and travel accessories, with innovations that shaped early-twentieth-century travel. Moynat's wardrobe trunks were created so people could travel as comfortably as possible and its picnic trunks and cutlery cases for enjoying lunch in gardens and parks. Mme Moynat defied convention and made a mark in an almost exclusively male domain as she infused the maison with a rare and remarkable identity. This initial momentum still resonates in every creation that emerges from Moynat's ateliers. Authored by French journalist Anne Boulay, Moynat highlights the brand's balanced creative form and functional mastery through its sophisticated use of color, an aesthetic that would later inspire and intertwine with its celebrated artist collaborations. From Kazumasa Nagai to Mark Hearld, Lucia Liu, Michael Samuels, and Kasing Lung, every artist has infused their creativity and identity into the maison's most iconic bags. The richly illustrated volume features both archival and original photography as it traces the journey of a truly singular brand. More than its creations, Moynat forges a path to existing in the world of luxury: discreet, independent, and deeply rooted in tradition.
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Established in Paris in 1849, Moynat is one of the oldest French leather goods maisons. Founded by the visionary Pauline Moynat, the brand originally specialized in trunks and travel accessories, with innovations that shaped early-twentieth-century travel. Moynat's wardrobe trunks were created so people could travel as comfortably as possible and its picnic trunks and cutlery cases for enjoying lunch in gardens and parks. Mme Moynat defied convention and made a mark in an almost exclusively male domain as she infused the maison with a rare and remarkable identity. This initial momentum still resonates in every creation that emerges from Moynat's ateliers. Authored by French journalist Anne Boulay, Moynat highlights the brand's balanced creative form and functional mastery through its sophisticated use of color, an aesthetic that would later inspire and intertwine with its celebrated artist collaborations. From Kazumasa Nagai to Mark Hearld, Lucia Liu, Michael Samuels, and Kasing Lung, every artist has infused their creativity and identity into the maison's most iconic bags. The richly illustrated volume features both archival and original photography as it traces the journey of a truly singular brand. More than its creations, Moynat forges a path to existing in the world of luxury: discreet, independent, and deeply rooted in tradition.