STUDIO
LES DUNES is a Paris-based design studio founded by Noémie Fatout, rooted in family heritage and transmission.
The name LES DUNES, meaning the sand dunes, comes from the place where Noémie’s grandmother lives on the French west coast. She was the one who introduced her to sewing, embroidery, and a love of crafts.
Noémie began her career at Christian Dior, developing training programs around the House’s craftsmanship and heritage. She later joined Chanel and its Métiers d’Art division, before developing her own practice at the intersection of design and craftsmanship.
Through a deeply personal and sensitive approach, LES DUNES brings together know-how and emotion to create pieces that evoke feelings, memories, and sincerity.
CREATION
Our approach begins at the intersection of crafts, material, poetry and use.
The creative process is guided by a search for inspiration drawn from the history of clothing and objects, particularly regarding local customs and traditions, as well as artisanal practices.
Materials play an essential role in this process. We select exceptional fabrics for their character and natural features. Deadstock fabrics are often given a new life through our collections, allowing each material to influence the design and making every edition inherently singular.
LES DUNES works in limited editions, allowing each design to retain a sense of individuality and giving time and attention to the making process.
One-of-a-kind pieces are shaped by the rarity of their materials and the distinctive character of handcrafted work.
Authenticity lies in the collaboration with exceptional French artisans and the know-how behind every piece, all made in France.
ART OF LIVING
The studio explores textile creation and design, a balance between poetry and practicality, where stories from the past are retold through a contemporary lens to propose a simple and delicate everyday life.
We create clothes that are elegant while remaining effortless to wear, style, and make your own.
Distinctive pieces are collected treasures that capture a unique moment and story to which we attach a special feeling.
The essence of our approach is to offer a meaningful art of living — garments and objects made to be worn and used, with a real function and purpose.
This perspective extends beyond the wardrobe and everyday objects, by exploring the idea that we can make a positive impact by highlighting local and natural materials, preserving traditional techniques, and creating timeless, high-quality pieces.
