Vintage michel robichaud matelassé jacket

Michel Robichaud is considered a key figure in Quebec and Canadian fashion. From the launch of his very first collection in 1963, a cornerstone of his work was his made to measure clothing based on the Paris haute couture model. His longstanding involvement in the world of fashion also extended to ready-to-wear and accessories, as well as uniforms. After studying in the women’s fashion division of the École des métiers commerciaux de Montréal for a year, he received a grant and went to study at the École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. After an internship at the house of Nina Ricci in Paris, and then as assistant to Guy Laroche.