The brand would make a name for itself for this pleasant style of clothing and found a market in providing highest-quality clothing to a select clientele. The collection contained a basis of Zadig & Voltaire knitwear, crafted from the finest material and available in bright colours, with tiny embellishments added by Amélie such as metallic skulls. Zadig & Voltaire released its first line in 1997.
Today, Gillier continues to run Zadig & Voltaire but has handed over the design reins to Cecilia Bonstrom. The label took off, and Gillier’s designs were favoured for their fresh, unusual aesthetic. The name was derived from a novel written by Voltaire, in which the protagonist was named Zadig. In 1997 he founded Zadig & Voltaire clothes alongside his wife Amélie. He initially wished to set up a clothing brand to offer an affordable alternative to other ready-to-wear labels without skimping on style. Thierry had a strong background in design because of this.
Gillier is the grandson of Lacoste founder André Gillier. Thierry Gillier and his wife Amélie are the founders of Zadig & Voltaire.
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