Le Mont Saint Michel (clothing)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clothing |
| Founded | 1913 in Pontorson, France |
| Founder | Caroline Lesaffre (textile firm predecessor) |
| Headquarters | Pontorson , France |
| Products | Workwear, garments |
| Website | www |
The workwear label Le Mont St Michel originated in 1913 in Pontorson, close to the abbey that inspired its name.
Company history
Caroline Lesaffre established the textile firm "Les Tricotages de l'Aa" in 1920 in Wizernes (Pas-de-Calais), integrating a manufacturing facility with an educational institution for young women impacted by World War I.
In 1964, Patrice Milan, the grandson of Lesaffre, modernized operations by introducing state-of-the-art knitting machines. He broadened the company's portfolio by producing garments for designers such as agnès b., Gerard Darel, and Joseph.
Alexandre Milan took over leadership in 1998, purchasing the Le Mont Saint-Michel trademark, consolidating the businesses, and revitalizing the brand under this name. The focus was placed on genuine vintage heritage combined with a contemporary French aesthetic, targeting international markets from New York to Tokyo.