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The history of Theo Galbert

Théo Galbert is the creator and art director of Galbert Couture Paris. From an early age, Theo Galbert harbored a deep passion for fashion. He began learning to sew as a child, working with his grandmother's old sewing machine. As a young boy, he was captivated by the variety of fabrics in stores, enchanted by vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and the rich embroidery on fashion creations. He always aspired to dress uniquely, setting himself apart from others, yet he struggled to find menswear that truly reflected his personality.

Over time, Theo realized there was a genuine market for one-of-a-kind menswear. Alongside this insight, he always dreamed of turning his passion into a profession by creating his own couture brand. This ambition laid the foundation for his vision of designing high-end, distinctive menswear.

From the start, Theo recognized that fashion possesses a powerful influence: with the right outfit, one can attract the people they desire. He believes that a person's look is the first thing others notice and that fashion is an art form through which individuality can shine.

Collab

TYGA Paris Fashion Week at the l'ARC Paris Club

It was during the 1 OAK evening for the inauguration of the 2018 Autumn-Winter Men's Paris Fashion Week at the L'Arc Paris club that the American rapper IYGA wore a quilted velvet bomber jacket embellished with more than 600 Swarovski crystals made by Théo Galbert.

Numerous personalities from the world of fashion and show business are present at this event, giving Théo a first-hand look at this world.

He then had been contacted by some celebrities, including the son of the businessman rapper P. Diddy, to make other unique pieces.

A few months later, he went to the Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, and to Miami to meet these prestigious clients and expand his international network.

Studies

ESMOD Paris

The following year, Theo chose to deepen his knowledge and refine his craft by enrolling at ESMOD Paris, the prestigious and historic fashion design school, recognized as the first and oldest institution of its kind.

At ESMOD, he had the opportunity to master advanced techniques and immerse himself in the intricate world of fashion, honing both his technical skills and his artistic vision. This experience allowed him to further develop his own creative universe, gaining a well-rounded understanding of fashion's multifaceted nature. ESMOD has trained numerous renowned designers, including Olivier Rousteing, Thierry Mugler, Simon Porte Jacquemus, Alexandre Vauthier, and Jérôme Dreyfuss, whose work and innovations have made a significant impact on the global fashion landscape.

Following in their footsteps, Theo pursued his studies with dedication, aiming to build his unique voice within the industry and carve a place for his own couture brand.

In 2020, Théo Galbert was selected by Hubert Barrère, the artistic director of Lesage. He benefits from an apprenticeship at Lesage embroidery school in order to enrich his end-of-study collection.

Lesage has been creating opulent embroidery requiring countless hours of work and exceptional skills for Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and accessories since its creation in 1924. The company founded an embroidery school in 1992 welcomes those who are passionate about embroidery from all over the world.Lesage became part of CHANEL'S Métiers d'art in 2002.

First Works

Couture Atelier

In September 2020, Théo Galbert joins a prestigious Parisian couture workshop as part of his end-of-studies internship.

The atelier collaborates with some of the most famous Parisian fashion houses such as Balmain, Balenciaga, Alexandre Vauthier, Mugler, Marine Serre.

At the beginning of 2021, Théo Galbert did an internship in one of the most upscale handmade embroidery workshops in Paris. He collaborates for the most famous French and Italian haute couture and ready-to-wear houses,

This gave Théo the opportunity to work on different projects for Schiaparelli, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Christian Dior.

First Show

Fashion Show

In September 2020, GALBERT has been selected by Maisons De Mode to join their label and to participate in their fashion show at the Tripostal, a cultural and artistic venue in Lille.

This show highlight the Fall-Winter 20/21 collections in an original scenography dedicated this year to nature and the elements.

This festival of emerging fashion and lifestyle brands has been organized for over 13 years by the label Maisons de Mode, which supports some thirty designer-brands in northern France.

In 2019, this event, which has no equivalent in Europe, brought together nearly 12,000 people.