Lecoanet Hemant (founded in 1981) is a fashion label, founded by Didier Lecoanet and Hemant Sagar.[1] The label initially was based in  Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris and focussed only on haute couture designs. However, the label has transitioned the focus to ready-to-wear and has moved their base to Gurugram, India. [2]

Lecoanet Hemant
IndustryFashion
Founded1981
FounderDidier Lecoanet & Hemant Sagar
Headquarters,
ProductsReady-to-wear, haute couture

History

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Hemant and Lecoanet met in Paris, France, at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Both of them were learning Haute Couture at that time and decided to launch something together.[1] They started a store in Paris and were one amongst only 24 Haute Couture Houses.[3] They eventually became a part of the Haute Couture Club and also joined  Syndicat as a member.[4] They presented their collections in various international events and later decided to move to India to launch two new brands namely GENES and Ayurganic. [5]

Notable clients

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Awards, collections and collaborations

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Lecoanet Hemant: A Class Apart". OPEN Magazine. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  2. ^ "The Parisian couture house that is shifting its base to India". VOGUE India. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  3. ^ Milligan, Lauren (March 2016). "From Paris To Delhi: A Couture Move". www.vogue.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  4. ^ "BEING HAUTE | The Rise Of Designer Hemant Sagar". Man's World India. 4 August 2000. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Lecoanet Hemant: 4 Decades In Fashion". iDiva.com. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Ranveer Singh is a 'firework' in this charming Lecoanet Hemant suit". People Magazines. Retrieved 23 October 2018.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Raashi Khanna at Mirchi Music Awards | Fashionworldhub". www.fashionworldhub.com. 25 September 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  8. ^ IANS (25 September 2018). "Indians to participate at high-end fundraiser in Paris". Business Standard India. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Evening dress | Lecoanet Hemant | V&A Search the Collections". collections.vam.ac.uk. 9 March 1989. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Fashion | Soul Threads". www.verveonline.com. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Miami Fashion Week 2007 - World Fashion Calendar, International Fashion Weeks". europaregina.eu. Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Designer-duo Lecoanet Hemant on their latest that invoked vintage Hollywood glamour and why there's no scope for couture in India". 13 August 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2022.