Cecile Reinaud
| Cecile Reinaud | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Paris, France |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | French[1] |
| Occupation | Head designer and founder, Séraphine |
| Labels | Séraphine |
Cecile Reinaud is the founder and head designer of Séraphine, an international maternity fashion label and store.[2][3] Reinaud founded Séraphine in 2002 and the label received worldwide attention after Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was pictured wearing the designer maternity clothes on several occasions.[4][5][6][7]
Early life and education
Reinaud was born in Paris, France, where she lived until her family relocated to the United Kingdom for her father's career.[8]
Reinaud grew up with an interest in fashion as her grandparents taught her how to sew and owned a fabric company in France that supplied companies such as Chanel and Lanvin.[9][10]
Reinaud returned to France for university and studied business in Reims.[8]
Career
After earning a business degree, Reinaud moved to the United Kingdom and started a career in advertising. She started working at Ogilvy and Mather, an international advertising and marketing agency.[11] Later, Reinaud worked at J. Walter Thompson, now known as JWT, a marketing communications firm.
While serving as the youngest account director in JWT's history, Reinaud was inspired to found her own company by several pregnant friends that requested tailored clothes during their pregnancies.[12][13]
In 2002, Reinaud established Séraphine. Based in London, Séraphine has stores in Dubai, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and the United States.[14] The designer maternity clothes have been seen worn by Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard[15] and other celebrities, earning Cecile a reputation as the designer who dresses the stars through pregnancy.[16][17][18][19]
Sold through the label's website and stores, Séraphine is also distributed through boutiques and other maternity stores including A Pea in the Pod, John Lewis and Galeries Lafayette.[20][21] By 2017, Reinaud's company was generating £15.5m in turnover.[22][23][24]
In 2015, Reinaud was approached by the Diana Award to create a baby wear line using the Diana Pastel Tartan. The collection launched later that year, and 12% of the sales profits are donated to the Diana Award.[25][26]
References
- ↑ Loiuse Eccles (20 April 2015). "The Kate effect: Sales of her favourite maternity label double... as fans camp outside hospital ready for a royal arrival". Daily Mail. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Kiki Loizou (12 January 2014). "Does my company look big in this?". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ Charlie Barnett (17 June 2003). "Cecile Reinaud". StyleNest. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ Nika Soon-Shiong (19 September 2013). "Q&A: Cecile Reinaud on outfitting the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ "Duchess of Cambridge dazzles New York crowds in her favourite maternity label". The Irish Independent. 8 December 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ Monique Jessen (4 December 2014). "What Will Kate Pack for Her Trip to New York City? Style Experts Weigh In". People. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ↑ Victoria Moorhouse (11 August 2014). "Sizing Up Vs. Buying Maternity Clothes: What's the Better Option?". OK!. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- 1 2 Lydia Slater (19 October 2013). "The woman who makes the A-list bloom: Meet the founder of maternity favourite Séraphine". Daily Mail. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ "Cecile Reinaud: Maternity Style Expert". Elizabeth St. 10 December 2012. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Véronique Forge (2 May 2014). "Cecile Reinaud: Dress Designer to Kate Middleton". Business Feminin. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Georgia Rosenbloom (16 July 2011). "Séraphine". West London Living. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Anna Blundy (27 August 2012). "My favourite things: Cecile Reinaud". The National. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Toby Green (21 July 2014). "The 'Kate effect' is proving picture perfect for fashion designer Cecile Reinaud". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Gemma Balmford (25 April 2016). "Seraphine Continues Global Expansion with Dubai Store Opening". Retail-Focus. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/marion-cotillard-style-hits-best-fashion-looks/seraphine-maternity-leggings/
- ↑ "Cecile Reinaud of Séraphine Shares Her Top 10 Tips For Kate Middleton's New Mum Style". Grazia. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Mia Weber (1 December 2014). "Top Maternity Trends For Winter 2014". New York Family. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Joanna Crawley (19 December 2015). "Pregnant Anne Hathaway Wraps Her Blooming Baby Bump in Chich Winter Coat as She Enjoys a Casual Lunch Date With Husband Adam Shulman". Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ http://fashion.hellomagazine.com/fashion-news/201703216291/Duchess-Kate-maternity-designer-prepares-to-dress-Amal-Clooney-and-Beyonce/
- ↑ Kat Spybey (20 June 2014). "Maternitywear brand Séraphine seeks regional stores". Drapers. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ↑ Mathilde Golla (29 July 2013). "La Styliste Française Séraphine Vend ses Robes Tous Azimuts Grâce à Kate". Le Figaro. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ Bernard Ginns (3 June 2015). "Meet Cecile, The French Entrepreneur Behind Seraphine Who is Proud to Run Her Business in Britain". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ https://www.drapersonline.com/news/seraphines-sales-and-profits-boosted-by-exports/7019662.article
- ↑ http://www.theindustrylondon.com/interview-cecile-reinaud-founder-maternity-brand-seraphine/
- ↑ Laura Dunn (13 June 2016). "Women in Business Q&A: Cecile Reinaud, CEO & Founder, Seraphine". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ Rosin Kelly (26 January 2016). "New Babywear Collection Honoring Princess Diana Was Inspired by her Grandchildren George and Charlotte". Parade. Retrieved 14 December 2016.