Jacquemus
Luxury · $700-$1200 · Paris, France
Surrealist ready-to-wear and sculptural bags with playful proportions, French luxury for the young at heart.
Think: Playful proportions, South of France, minimalist surrealism.
The buy: the latest statement bag
What to buy
the latest statement bag
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Why Jacquemus is worth it
Jacquemus brings Provence into Paris fashion, with sunlit color, playful proportions and miniature leather bags that changed what a handbag could be.
The cuts stay simple and let proportion do the talking: cropped tops against long sleeves, oversized tailoring, dresses that tie, drape or open at unexpected points. The palette comes from the south, wheat, lavender, sun-bleached neutrals and deep Mediterranean blue. The leather bags are made in Italy and swing between extremes of scale, from pieces that barely hold a lipstick to roomy shoppers, which is why they read as objects as much as accessories.
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About Jacquemus
Simon Porte Jacquemus grew up in a farming family in Mallemort, in southern France, and launched his label in Paris in 2009, aged 19, soon after his mother's sudden death. He gave the house her maiden name.
Self-taught, he built it around the light and color of Provence, simple cuts with odd proportions and bags at both ends of the size scale. He won LVMH's special jury prize in 2015 and added menswear in 2019.
- Founded
- 2009
- Founded by
- Simon Porte Jacquemus
- Based in
- Paris, France
- Made in
- Bags made in Italy
- Made of
- Leather bags, often calfskin
- Shipping
- Ships to the US with free standard delivery, except during some special sales; the brand covers duties for most countries outside the EU, so check the US total at checkout.
- Where to buy
- Jacquemus's own site · Our Jacquemus picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Shoppers often find the clothes run small, and on some shoes the brand itself suggests going up a size if you're between two. Check the size guide's measurements before ordering.
- Bags
The tiniest bags are more ornament than carryall: the micro Le Chiquito dangles from a finger and won't take a phone, and even the standard version is only about 4 by 2.5 inches.
- Quality
Bags are made in Italy in leather, often calfskin; each product page lists the exact material.
- Shipping
US orders get free standard delivery, except during some special sales. The brand says it covers duties for most countries outside the EU, so confirm the US total at checkout.
- Returns
Returns are free within 14 days of delivery, except on certain special sales.
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Jacquemus, answered
- What is Jacquemus?
- Jacquemus is a Paris fashion house making women's and men's ready-to-wear, bags, shoes and hats, known for playful proportions, color inspired by Provence and miniature leather bags.
- Is Jacquemus a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for clothes that play with proportion without getting fussy, a palette drawn from Provence, and leather bags made in Italy in shapes nobody else makes.
- Who founded Jacquemus?
- Simon Porte Jacquemus founded it in Paris in 2009, at 19, and named it after his mother's maiden name.
- Where is Jacquemus from?
- Paris, France. Its founder grew up in Mallemort, in southern France, and Provence shapes much of its look.
- Where are Jacquemus bags made?
- In Italy, in leather that's often calfskin.
- Does Jacquemus run true to size?
- It tends to run small. Check the size guide's measurements, and on shoes the brand suggests sizing up if you're between sizes.
- Does Jacquemus ship to the US?
- Yes, with free standard delivery except during some special sales. The brand covers duties for most countries outside the EU, so confirm the US total at checkout. Returns are free within 14 days.
- Where can I buy Jacquemus?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Jacquemus picks.
- Which brands are like Jacquemus?
- If you like Jacquemus, look at Coperni, Cult Gaia, JW Anderson and Proenza Schouler.