JEANNE • CHAVANY is a French brand of luxury handbags and accessories. Intensely creative and influenced by the world around, JEANNE • CHAVANY epitomises the ultimate in French quality with a unique, playful and innovative collection.
Driven by a rare artistic flare and the desire to create a modern concept of real urban luxury, Carla Martin, the designer of the brand, displays an engaging sensitivity to leather. JEANNE • CHAVANY is inspired by tradition and a family in the fashion industry for generations. After over 15 years of international experience, the founder unveils her refreshing creativity in this unique collection. With the soul of a craftsman, JEANNE • CHAVANY is a luxury leather brand advocating perfection and guaranteeing a quality level rarely achieved. Its creator takes extreme care over even the smallest of details to ensure pride in all her creations.
Quality
Finest leather selection from traditional French tanneries. A gift tailored for those searching for unique products.
Understated exclusivity
Sealing wax has been used for centuries as a symbol of power and authenticity. We value tradition and craftsmanship for exclusivity.
French Unrivalled craftsmanship
We are committed to preserve artisanal production and particularly the French know-how of our skilled artisans.
A JEANNE • CHAVANY piece is the lasting gift of modern French Chic in an exquisitely made leather handbag. JEANNE • CHAVANY designer bags are what ladies of the world have been waiting for. Free your femininity by displaying our bags on your arm! Our soft, simple lines reflect a sophistication of remarkable elegance. JEANNE • CHAVANY conjures with leather, shapes and colours, like a magician of the senses. The collection includes handbags and accessories in Luxury Leather of complete distinction such as; belts, bracelets and necklaces.
Discover our exquisite leather collection.
We are defined by Values and Aim to Serve through our Social Commitments.
Questions and answers with our founder CARLA MARTIN :
Carla MARTIN : The truth is I like handbags. Carrying beautiful bags make me feel empowered and confident. My entire adventure has started out of necessity. A few years ago, I needed a new handbag. I was looking for something distinctive, something that would make me stand out and fit my personality. My husband suggested as joke, that if I could not find the right handbag, I should create one. I was hooked on this idea, as I have always been in love with leather. From that moment I started to visit tanneries to learn and understand this noble material while surrounding myself with amazingly skilled artisans to make my ideas and design come true. Thus JEANNE.CHAVANY was born.
CM : JEANNE • CHAVANY is my pseudonym, since I wanted to make a clear differentiation between the brand and myself.
CM : “Simplicity Is An ART”
CM : It is a “cocktail” of Passion, Craftsmanship and Ethics.
CM : We are a niche brand catering to ladies who seek quality, exclusiveness and wish to differentiate themselves to stand out. We are positioned as a slow fashion label – we do not follow trends but endless beauty- our products are timeless and here to stay.
CM : We are based in Lyon, a wonderful city. It is the capital of gastronomy, the nest of French silk and crafts- definitely a place to visit.
CM : We are proud to say that from design, to leather and production everything is 100% Made in FRANCE, in our workshop near Lyon.
CM : The very first piece I created was Miss JADE handbag. My entire journey has started thanks to this; which by the way has become our iconic bag. I invite you to read the inspiration behind it, on its page
CM : The most important elements we include in each product is quality and passion. Quality down to the tiniest detail is our main focus. It starts with the selection of the finest hides from traditional French tanneries, which we travel to select them personally. No compromise is allowed from this point on.
Passion: Our artisans put their heart and fingerprint into each product, therefore the client will be able to buy a piece of JEANNE • CHAVANY’s philosophy and values.
CM : There is so much beauty, character and elegance in exotic leather. It requires a specific know-how. Artisans are trained for several years to be able to work it properly, as one mistake in cutting or sewing could ruin the entire skin. We pay lot of attention in sourcing it from France, from places that guarantee good treatment of the animals and have the CITES certification.
CM : Without hesitation I would say “Lizard” is one of them. Firstly because it stands out for exclusiveness, boldness elegance and it is sexy as well. Secondly because it incorporates the main characteristics of JEANNE.CHAVANY’s woman.
CM : Undoubtedly it is Taupe, because it is an incredibly versatile colour, subtle, chic, and authentic, as well very French.
CM : JEANNE.CHAVANY is a muse. She encompasses the modern active woman on a permanent move.
Today’s women are more powerful, stronger and more independent than before. The JEANNE.CHAVANY woman is bold, yet has her feet on the ground. She is a woman of action. She is an entrepreneur, a leader with an optimistic attitude to transform challenges into success. And all at once, she is elegant, feminine, discreet, confident, empowered and committed. She seeks quality, values, exclusiveness and wish to differentiate in order to stand out.
She does not follow trends but endless beauty with character.
CM : JEANNE • CHAVANY’ style is an expression of silence discretion which relies on understanding the quality and details. The main line we follow is subtlety and minimalism. Our products are designed with simplicity and elegance in mind. They are the ultimate expression of refinement and timelessness.
CM : PRIDE. Our biggest accomplishment would be to make our customers feel proud of wearing our products, proud to be part of our Family.
CM : Made to order is perfect for those searching for unique products. We deliberately limited the supply on the market, for this reason our products are not distributed in shops.
A limited selection of our products can be purchased directly on our e-shop, or pre-order by filling the form or send us an email at: info@jeanne-chavany.com
CM : Customers are part of our family, we talk to each other. And this human contact makes us a human brand.
CM : Creating a business is a silent and constant progress. Self-improvement and self-discipline are crucial. But it is also very important to constantly learn from mentors and other entrepreneurs.
CM : I love this quote by George Lucas: “Your focus determines your reality”.
CM : We support two causes which are very dear to me. One is the Inspirational Woman Campaign which has for purpose uniting women and making their voices heard.
The second one is Eduction. We feel very honored and proud to have joined forces with the NGO Professors Without Borders founded by HRH Princess Tessy from Luxembourg. We designed a pen case called “New Beginnings” by the community of PROWIBO and 10% on each sale will be donated to support empowerment in schools.
CM : The secret of getting ahead is getting started” Mark Twain and then keep going.
It took me lot of passion, tenacity and determination to create the brand I have dreamt of. Heartfelt thank you to those who have believed in and supported me.