Brand
Zadig & Voltaire
Zadig & Voltaire pioneered non-conventional, affordable luxury. In a mix of rock and boho chic styles, the label combines torn T-shirts, faded jeans and silky soft cashmere sweaters for a simple, chic look with key garments you can wear every day.
Zadig & Voltaire pioneered non-conventional, affordable luxury. In a mix of rock and boho chic styles, the label combines torn T-shirts, faded jeans and silky soft cashmere sweaters for a simple, chic look with key garments you can wear every day.
The story
Thierry Gillier created Zadig in 1977 expressing his love of literature by calling his label after Voltaire's novel, 'Zadig or The Book of Fate'. At first Zadig's boutiques stocked various brands: it wasn't until 1996 that their founder joined forces with a Scottish cashmere producer and revealed his very first creations - a line of sweaters - to the public. One year later he met Amélie, a student at Sciences-Po. She would become his wife and business partner having decided to listen to her heart and join Thierry in the Zadig adventure. The label became 'Zadig et Voltaire' and rapidly imposed its own silhouette: jeans, a cashmere sweater, boots and a leather jacket.
In 2004, the label launched a line of menswear, followed by childrenswear the year after. Zadig & Voltaire continued to develop and in 2006 the Swedish designer Cecilia Bönström was appointed creative director. Since then a large range of accessories has seen the light of day with leather goods, belts, sunglasses and jewellery...
Zadig & Voltaire today :
The label is still growing rapidly and is now present in more than 18 countries. Never lacking in new ideas, in 2008 Zadig launched a limited edition luxury series.
It has created its own fragrance with a literary inspiration: 'Tome 1: la pureté' and has launched a record label 'Zadig & Voltaire Music'. In 2011, the model Erin Wasson signed a capsule collection with the label.
The key pieces:
'Elvis' and 'Patti' cashmere and glitter sweaters, Tunisian neck T-shirts, 'Teddy' boots.
2575 items
Since 1997, Zadig & Voltaire clothes have embodied French style with their casual, rock-glamor looks. This is a label on the cutting-edge of current trends, with dynamic cuts and lines proving its modernity. Treat yourself today to a second-hand Zadig & Voltaire creation if you are looking for elegant style with a touch of originality for your look. Thierry Gillier, the creator, was behind the design that put Zadig & Voltaire on the map: the cashmere sweater. But this collection of second-hand designs is much much more, with chic neutral color tops, perfect for the office, patterned tops for laidback style, and silk dresses for soft comfort and extreme elegance.