Petite Mendigote

Founded in 2003 by Sybille Roger-Vasselin, Petite Mendigote offers women's ready-to-wear accessories and clothing, a complete wardrobe adapted to the daily lives of busy women. Inspired by their travels and encounters, the designers create each print and design each piece in Paris. The emphasis is on detail, noble materials and ultra-feminine cuts. From embroidered blouses and flowery dresses to colourful accessories, we're bringing the brand's archives to light today to offer you its most emblematic pieces at sweet prices.

"Everything inspires me: my travels, girls on the street, big houses and vintage of course!"

Can you give us a brief introduction to Petite Mendigote?

Sybille : It's an ultra-feminine brand designed to accompany us in our lives as busy, free women. Petite Mendigote is a complete wardrobe that plays on prints, refined details and delicate lace for a silhouette that's both easy and assertive.

What is your background, what led you to launch this project?

Sybille : I studied law and then Sciences Po. When I finished my studies, I had the idea of creating a brand of accessories at affordable prices, because I felt there was nothing between Prada and Zara. Prada and Zara. So I went for it! I didn't know what I was doing! Little by little I developed a range then a ready-to-wear range.

What are the words that best define you?

Sybille : Energy, optimism, kindness, humour

What is your favourite Petit Mendigote piece?

Sybille : It's hard to think of just one! I'd say the Come moccasins, the mini bag and my Perrine jeans!

What is the creative process at Petite Mendigote? What inspires you?

Sybille : I work with the studio and it's like ping pong. Everything inspires me: my travels my travels, girls in the street, big houses and vintage of course! I listen my instincts.

How are you inspired by vintage to create the Petite Mendigote collections?

Sybille: Twice a year, my stylists and I go to London to do all the vintage. It's a dream! You can find prints, shapes, beautiful English lace and embroidery. There are always some nuggets. And if not, we buy vintage in France. On imparfaite in particular!

What are your earliest memories of clothes?

Sybille : I remember my mother playing with dolls with me. One of my earliest memories is a lovely little pink jumper with bows from Bonpoint. I remember the whim I had to have the matching pink handbag!

What do you think of the carbon impact of fashion today?

Sybille : It's terrible, of course, but I think it's great that awareness of this impact is pushing us all to improve and find new, less polluting production techniques.

How and where do you produce today?

Sybille : We produce in Europe as well as in India, where our expertise in embroidery, cotton veils and prints is second to none. All our workshops are certified and we and we go there very often.

How does Petite Mendigote reduce its carbon footprint? What are the key measures?

Sybille : In concrete terms, we have relocated a lot of our production to Europe and we also and we also choose as many eco-responsible materials as possible. We have with the Paradigme second-hand platform to give a second life to our collections. Our packaging is also made from recycled paper. We'd also like to develop pre-ordering to keep our production as possible.

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