Gérard Darel

Gérard Darel is a French ready-to-wear brand. According to the brand's own account, Maison Darel and its history date back to the 1970s, when Danièle and Gérard Darel founded the company in Paris. The brand describes itself as an icon of French fashion, renowned for its timeless elegance and savoir-faire. Its first major success was the 24H bag, a supple leather handbag that became a staple in the wardrobes of Parisian women. The brand also acquired Jackie Kennedy's famous necklace at Sotheby's, which became a classic symbol of the eternal feminine. The official website presents ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, including dresses, blouses, bags, jackets, knitwear, pants, and leather and suede items.

According to the brand's own account, Maison Darel and its history date back to the 1970s, when Danièle and Gérard Darel founded the company in Paris. Monsieur Darel, described as a visionary entrepreneur, started with the idea of creating quality clothes and accessories that would sublimate the modern woman. The brand's first big success was the 24H bag, a supple leather handbag that quickly became a staple in the wardrobes of Parisian women, symbolising the brand's approach to practicality and style. The brand also acquired Jackie Kennedy's famous necklace at Sotheby's; it became a classic and a symbol of the eternal feminine.

Icon of French fashion, renowned for timeless elegance and savoir-faire.

• 24H Bag

  A supple leather handbag that quickly became a staple in the wardrobes of Parisian women.

• Jackie Necklace

  Jackie Kennedy's famous necklace, acquired at Sotheby's, became a classic symbol of the eternal feminine.

1. 1Gerard Darel: Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods and Accessoriesgerarddarel.com
2. 2Maison Darel | The success Storygerarddarel.com
3. 3Gérard Darelwikidata.org