Façonnable
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Façonnable is an international high-end men's and women's tailor founded in Nice
, France, by Jean Goldberg in 1950.
. In 1961 when Goldberg retired, his son, Albert, took over. He shifted it to the prêt-à-porter
segment, and renamed the business 'Façonnable', a variation of the word "Façonner" (English: "to create"). In 1973, boutiques were opened along the Cote d'Azur in Monte Carlo, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and in Marseilles. The first Parisian boutique opened its doors in 1984. In 1988, the chain entered into a distribution agreement with US department store chain Nordstrom
. Façonnable opened its first US boutique on New York City's Fifth Avenue in October 1993. Two further US boutiques were opened in 1997 located on the West Coast.
Nice
Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Nice extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of more than 955,000 on an area of...
, France, by Jean Goldberg in 1950.
Background
The first shop, situated in rue Paradis in Nice, was frequented by film stars in need of bespoke tuxedos and gowns for events such as the annual Cannes Film FestivalCannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
. In 1961 when Goldberg retired, his son, Albert, took over. He shifted it to the prêt-à-porter
Ready-to-wear
Ready-to-wear or prêt-à-porter is the term for factory-made clothing, sold in finished condition, in standardized sizes, as distinct from made to measure or bespoke clothing tailored to a particular person's frame. Off-the-peg is sometimes used for items which are not clothing.Ready-to-wear has...
segment, and renamed the business 'Façonnable', a variation of the word "Façonner" (English: "to create"). In 1973, boutiques were opened along the Cote d'Azur in Monte Carlo, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, and in Marseilles. The first Parisian boutique opened its doors in 1984. In 1988, the chain entered into a distribution agreement with US department store chain Nordstrom
Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is an upscale department store chain in the United States, founded by John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin. Initially a shoe retailer, the company today also sells clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and in some locations, home furnishings...
. Façonnable opened its first US boutique on New York City's Fifth Avenue in October 1993. Two further US boutiques were opened in 1997 located on the West Coast.