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Founded in by Thierry Gillier, Zadig & Voltaire is enjoying undeniable success in the high end ready-to-wear sector.!
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Thierry Gillier, your brother Arnaud recently joined as president.
Thierry Schuller, Thierry Poinsot, Sébastien Candel.What’s that like?
We started out together, learned the business together. Now, bringing him back feels natural. It’s a family business, and having him here is a balance I trust. He handles the business side, while I bring the creative vision.
It works.
Family-owned brands are rare these days.
AWe discussed the Sussex, but we felt the straight mile at Deauville would be more suitable for him.
Has anyone tried to buy Zadig & Voltaire?
Of course, but I’m not interested in selling. Zadig is something I built, and there’s so much left to do. It’s amazing to see it reach the streets around the world.
Where do you manufacture?
Mostly in France, but we also work with skilled factories in Italy, Europe, India, and China for different specialities.
Building quality takes time, and that’s what I’m after.
Rock and roll seems less relevant these days. What’s the Zadig & Voltaire vibe now?
The first sweater I made had Elvis on it, but it wasn’t about Elvis — it was about freedom.
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