Marant’s magic

The diva of the ‘thrown together’ look, Isabel Marant embodies Parisian chic

Often worn by models and stylish actresses, Isabel Marant is the perfect fashion line for women going after the carefully constructed ‘thrown together’ look; the embodiment of ‘Parisian chic.’ Her boyish trophy jackets, sleek pants and easy-chic mini dresses have made her an indie favourite. The muted colours in the Isabel Marant collection make her clothes ideal for filling in all those missing wardrobe basics. Marant’s collection typically consists of loose-fitting dresses along with a carefully weathered pair of boots or slouchy pants paired with bohemian tops and masculine jackets, and almost always accessorised with a scarf.

Her French father, her German mother and particu-larly her West Indian mother-in-law gave Isabel Marant a cosmopolitan education. It is also while travelling in India or Africa that she finds her inspiration. She has three stand-alone boutiques in Paris, nine in Asia, one in New York, and wholesale locations throughout Europe and the U.S.

1987		Works with French designer Michel Klein
1989		Creates jewellery and accessories collection named after her own name
1990		Creates the brand ‘Twen’, a small line of knits and jersey pieces
1994		Twen becomes Isabel Marant. Launches her full ready-to-wear collection
1997		Winner of the ‘Award de la Mode’ of the year
1998		First Isabel Marant collection for La Redoute, biggest French catalogue sale
1999		Opening of the second store in Paris
2000		Second line ‘eTOILE’ is born
2002		First line of lingerie with Beautiful People by DIM
2011		Launches her line in Mumbai