Centuries of Elegance

Heritage & Legacy

From the legendary coats of Brittany and royal coronations to the grand salons of Paris, discover the origins of our Maison.

Héritage et histoire de L'Hermine et le Vair
Middle Ages & Renaissance

The Royal Fur Heraldry

In royal heraldry, ermine (ermine fur with black tail tips) and vair (the silver-grey squirrel fur) were the supreme symbols of sovereignty, dignity, and purity, reserved exclusively for the coronation cloaks of monarchs.

19th Century Belle Époque

The Rise of Paris Haute Fourrure

As Paris established itself as the global capital of haute couture, master furriers on Rue de la Paix and Place Vendôme transformed protective winter garments into fluid works of architectural art.

Today & Beyond

Contemporary Parisian Legacy

Today, L’Hermine et le Vair bridges this majestic history with contemporary silhouettes, serving clients who treasure timeless beauty and artisanal mastery.