STORY

About

ANTOINE HORLAVILLE

Born near Paris and raised in the French countryside, Antoine also spent his childhood in the surfer town of Hossegor, which influenced his imagination while being fascinated by the style of his Parisian mother. From a young age, Antoine developed a passion for arts and plants while figuring out his creative outlet.

At 18, he eventually pursued business studies while getting his first jobs avenue Montaigne at Gucci then Louis Vuitton, which hooked him with fashion. Antoine left for university in New York and worked in Panama City, where he handled Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier and Prada perfumes among others.

Back in Paris, Antoine held stints at Celine, Lanvin and Saint Laurent to successively take care of the jewelry, ready-to-wear and leather goods categories, though craving creative freedom and purpose.

In 2024, he launched his own label made in Paris, with a self-taught and spontaneous approach to design, craft and image-making. Antoine Horlaville offers a liberating and sensual take on the classic wardrobe, that softens gender norms and cultivates individuality. By pouring cinematic ethos and cultural references to capture the confidence of a main character, Antoine wants his garments to tell a story.