Étienne Aigner

Étienne Aigner

ÉtienneAigner (1904–2000) Munich, Germany

Étienne Aigner(1904–2000) was the founder of Etienne Aigner US and Etienne Aigner AG, two presently separate high fashion houses, based respectively in New York City and Munich, Germany. Both companies produce luxury goods including handbags, luggage, belts, wallets, leather accessories and more.

Étienne Aigner was born in Érsekújvár, Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1904 (now Nové Zámky, Slovakia). Aigner was at first a bookbinder; shortly after the Second World War, he was creating custom-made high-end leather goods for a number of haute couture (high fashion) boutiques in Paris. Aigner established himself designing handbags and belts for the European fashion elite. In 1950, after successful apprenticeships with designers Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga, Aigner arrived in New York City from Paris with plans to launch his brand in the new burgeoning American market.
Aigner’s older brother Lucien was a journalist and photographer.
In 1950, he introduced his Antic Red leather open-pocket bag with angular processing (Antic Red being the brand's signature color). He also perfected the Aigner logo after his monogram, the "a" for Aigner shaped into a horseshoe.
In 1959, Aigner opened his first showroom in Manhattan, New York City.
In 1965 the "Aigner" brand and logo were licensed to a German business partner as Aigner GmbH Munich.

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Étienne Aigner Spring/Summer 2014

Milan Fashion Week MFW

Étienne Aigner Fall 2014/15

Milan Fashion Week MFW

FashionTV brings you exclusive photos from the Etienne Aigner "Studio Artigiano" Fall 2014-15 runway show at Milan Fashion Week.
Love and passion for craftsmanship are the source of inspiration of the FW14-15 Aigner Collection. The focus is on handmade, care for details and sophisticated designs, combining the charm of tradition with sensibilities belonging to our current time.
This season, Head of Design Christian Beck takes us on a journey which leads to the discovery of the heritage of the Munich-based Maison combined with a contemporary taste, bringing to life garments with elegant silhouettes, mostly slim, with transparencies which infuse a touch of sensuality; a haute couture style for a collection of extremely feminine dresses, elegant and important, also in the evening gown versions. Many garments are in combed yarn, in contrast with Duchesse silk transparent jersey and ultra-soft leather used for various styles. The selected tones are Black, Indigo Blue, Cognac, Clay and Red.

Étienne Aigner Fall 2014/15

Milan Fashion Week MFW

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Etienne Aigner pronounced Eh-tee-yen On-yay.

This collection is Classy, Elegant, Gorgeous, Stunning....... One has to admire the genius of incorporating silks, jersey, luscious leather, etc., to achieve such elegance, femininity and haute couture (high fashion). Lets meet again soon. XO

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