Isabel Marant

Frequently asked questions about the Isabel Marant brand

• Who is Isabel Marant?

  Isabel Marant is a French fashion designer. Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, she quickly became interested in the world of fashion and designed her own outfits as a teenager. After studying fashion, she launched a knitwear collection with her mother in 1990. In 1994, she decided to create her eponymous brand and opened her first boutique in 1998. Since then, Isabel Marant has enjoyed growing success in France and abroad.

• Where does the Isabel Marant brand come from?

  In 1984, Isabel Marant, who has always been immersed in fashion, launched a brand of clothing made from second-hand fabrics in collaboration with Christophe Lemaire. After these pioneering beginnings, she created her own line of jewellery, then a collection of knitwear in collaboration with her mother. Inspired by these experiences and her travels, she created the Isabel Marant brand in 1995, seeking above all to create clothes for "real, everyday women".

• How big is the Isabel Marant brand?

  The sizes indicated on Isabel Marant clothes correspond to standard sizes. We therefore recommend that you choose your usual size when buying an Isabel Marant creation. If you are between sizes, it is best to choose the next size up.

• What is the Isabel Marant Homme line?

  Launched in 2018 with Barnabé Hardy as artistic director, the Isabel Marant Homme line affirms the brand's androgynous trend. Sold in very few stores, this line dedicated to the male public reveals pieces with fluid cuts that know how to highlight the wearer. It is the refinement and nonchalance Isabel Marant, mixed with sports references and a note of originality.
  
  Since the spring-summer 2023 season, the Isabel Marant men's line has been distinguished from the women's collections by a new name: Marant.

• What is the line Isabel Marant Étoile ?

  Created in 2000, the Isabel Marant Étoile line is more rock than the main line. Romantic and bohemian, the pieces Isabel Marant Étoile combine urban spirit with Parisian chic for a style in total harmony with its customers. Casual, the creations are nonetheless qualitative, with meticulous cuts and details.
  
  Since the spring-summer 2023 season, the identity of the Isabel Marant house has evolved and this line has taken on a new name: Marant Étoile.

• How to recognize a genuine Isabel Marant sweater?

  First of all, it's essential to pay particular attention to the Isabel Marant label on the collar of your sweater. Take a close look at the typography of this luxury brand's inscription on the label. Make sure that the letters on your Isabel Marant sweater are thin, narrow and close together. Typically, the letters on a counterfeit are much thicker and far apart.
  
  Next, take a close look at the size label on the inside of the garment. First of all, look carefully at the seams on this label, as they can be a reliable means of identifying counterfeits. Finishes should be straight and neat. Isabel Marant brand products feature well-executed, perfectly parallel seams.
  
  In addition, the label must feature the brand name in capital letters, followed by a number just below it, which corresponds to the specific product. Each number on the label is unique, ensuring the authenticity of each garment. In addition, it is essential that the percentage associated with each fabric used in the design is clearly indicated. It's also important to note that these sweaters are made in Portugal. If any other country is mentioned on the label, it's likely that you're dealing with a counterfeit.
  
  Finally, take a close look at the logo on the sweater. Make sure that the outline is perfectly smooth and free of irregularities, as counterfeits generally fail to reproduce this level of detail. The logo should be clearly visible on the front of sweaters, presented as a circle with a pointed rectangular shape just below. It should be noted that the wording "Marant" is not always visible, but the logo remains identifiable, either imposingly or more discreetly on the side of the sweater.