My Little Vendome

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

I am completely in love with this beautiful French brand. Alice Lavignie, the founder of My little Vendome, sent me a nice little note via Instagram to connect and collaborate.

Category

women i support

Date

21/04/2023

Length

4 min read

Share

My Little Vendome is a bold and contemporary jewellery brand which aims to empower women with strong, unique pieces, inspired by the elegance and timelessness of vintage jewellery without ever being limited to a single style or a single desire.

 The creations are entirely handmade and in limited quantities to allow intelligent inventory management and to be part of an eco-responsible approach, which is very important to the founder Alice. Copper and gold, the main materials used to create the brand’s signature Venetian gold, are sourced respectfully and sustainably

Lorum ipsum

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

"Used to mix styles and eras in decoration, clothing and jewelry, I don’t want to lock myself into a specific style. When I was little, as a family of antique dealers, we changed furniture at home about every month. This constant change shaped my taste for diversity, beautiful things with a unique style."

Alice Lavignie

The character pieces that make up the My Little Vendome range are part of the current trend of XXL and oversized accessories, combined with a Parisian touch, a symbol of sophistication and simplicity at the same time. The creations are born from a desire for versatile beauty. Through traditional yet innovative design, they are created to accompany, they are designed to accompany those who wear them all their lives and to be passed on to the next generation as a precious heritage.

Lorem ipsum

Integer nec odio.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

THE HISTORY

My Little Vendome would be nothing without its founder Alice Lavignie. Bathed in works of art since her early childhood thanks to her parents and grandparents who are passionate antique dealers and second-hand dealers, she developed a passion for the aesthete, a keen taste for beautiful things. Her mother, who became her

model for her natural elegance, her femininity and her strength of character, is a recognized expert in antique jewellery and passes on her passion and expertise in jewellery design. From sumptuous baroque jewellery from the 19th century to refined contemporary creations, Alice admires these exceptional pieces for their singularity. She has learnt to differentiate them, to touch them, to feel them. From a young age, Alice collected and restored vintage jewellery for her own pleasure. Often these pieces were out of the ordinary and rare.

This journey of creative beauty has helped Alice to become more connected to her natural creative instincts and driven her towards a creation of excellence. It has lead her to work for many brands such as Saint Laurent, Dior, Loewe, and Dihn Van. In 2010, at Christian Louboutin, She continued to evolve within the exciting world of craftsmanship and limitless creativity. Alice took the lead in the global purchasing of Women’s shoes and notably created exclusive models sold in limited series in the most prestigious avenues. his thirst for creation will never leave her. In 2016, she opened her first Parisian boutique of vintage jewellery, at the Saint Ouen flea market, driven by the energy of bargain hunters from all over. This mix, this culture broth gave her the desire to travel and escape. With each excursion, Alice brought back a souvenir, an exceptional vintage piece. Alice is not interested in labels and brands but rather in the history of an object, the beauty of its finishes, the lived experiences and its feelings. In the meantime, her shop was noticed by film professionals and the fashion press, who ordered the most spectacular pieces from her.

A year later, in 2017, Alice, who was already laying the groundwork for her own brand by writing down her jewellery ideas, decided to bring her creations to life. She designed prototypes and had her bold and timeless creations made in a small workshop in Venice, in limited quantities. She fueled her creations through the archives of master goldsmiths, fashion houses that she knew intimately and her desires as a woman. The jewels imagined are decisively modern and versatile and come to life thanks to the best jewellery know-how. All the pieces are made by hand in order to give them this subtly imperfect and unique character. My Little Vendome takes on another dimension.