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HISTORY

Feather Artisans
Since 1929

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Our History

Maison Février has been executing sumptuous plumasserie (fine feather work) that requires hours of meticulous hand-work by skilled artisans for over 90 years. Founded in 1929, Maison Février is the last feather atelier in the world located in the heart of Paris.

In 2009, Maison Février was acquired by the group Moulin Rouge committed to preserving craftsmanship. Since then Maison Février has had the honor of being recognized as a "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant — EPV " by the French government. A distinction put in place to reward French firms for the excellence of their traditional and industrial know-how.

Over the years, Maison Février has had the honor of creating pieces for the most iconic figures of the entertainment and fashion industries. Gaining the trust of clients such as, Mistinguett" the Queen of Music-hall" turned movie star and the intrepid Josephine Baker, allowed Maison Février to stand out almost instantly in the early 1930's. Benefiting then from an excellent reputation, Maison Février continued to grow and create sumptuous pieces. Between 1960 and 1980, the artisan's of Maison Février were notably bringing life to the costumes designed by Yves Saint Laurent for Zizi Jeanmaire. Not to mention dressing Liliane Montevecchi for her performances at the Folies Bergères while answering to the many requests of the Lido and the Moulin Rouge to name a few. This dynamism and constant desire to push the boundaries of the craft, proudly allowed Maison Février to be counted among the five remaining Parisian feather houses of the time.

Internationally renowned for its rich history, Maison Février continues to hold numerous prominent collaborations in the realms of entertainment, fashion, and design.

Notable Accolades

History

1929

Maison Février is established in Paris by French artisans, Monsieur and Madame Février. Which quickly becomes one of the finest feather workshops.

Photo credit, Maison Février.

1936

Continued success leads to the honor of creating costumes for French actress and singer, the “Queen of Music-Hall”, Mistinguett.

Photo credit, Maison Février.

1959

Among the many costumes created by Maison Février for Josephine Baker, this egret feather headpiece was worn during a performance at Olympia Hall on June 10th, 1959.

Photo credit, Jean-Pierre LELOIR.

1963

Maison Février’s artisans feather adorned the costumes created by Yves Saint Laurent for Zizi Jeanmaire’s Music Hall.

Photo credit, Patrick MORIN - Bridgeman Images.

1980

Maison Février is called upon by costumière Mine Barral Vergez to feather adorn the wardrobe designed by Michel Fresnay for French singer and actress Dalida.

Photo credit, Keystone-France.

1991

Maison Février is called upon by designer Yves Saint Laurent to execute the “Lion’s Cape” for his African Collection, worn by his muse Katoucha Niane.

Photo credit, Getty Images.

1991

Maison Février executes feather wings worn by Vanessa Paradis for the iconic Chanel N°5 campaign, created by Jean Paul Goude.

Photo credit, Jean Paul Goude.

2017

Iris Mittenaere is crowned Miss Univers 2017, in a Moulin Rouge costume made by the artisans of Maison Février.

Photo credit, MAXPPP.

2019

Maison Février executes a feather adorned hat for the 2019 Haute-Couture Collection of designer Stéphane Rolland, later worn by singer, Rita Ora.

Photo credit, Ronan Park.

Moulin Rouge

& MAISON FÉVRIER

The world's most renowned cabaret Moulin Rouge has been trusting the artisans’ of Maison Février to lavishly feather adorn the Doriss Girls, since 1957.

It was then an obvious choice, as the atelier always had been collaborating with artists that performed on the stage of the Moulin Rouge.

Nowadays, Maison Février is still in charge of the creation, care and preservation of the feather costumes. Nearly 300 feather costumes are being used daily (twice per evening) on the stage of the Moulin Rouge and approximately 3,000 meters of feather boas are being handmade each year specially for the show Féerie.