André Le Nôtre

L’ÉDITION

Issue 69

Letter from the Creative Director

Bonjour!

Our latest collection continues our season of celebrating of 25 years of all-things-French!

For this next chapter, our team looked to the beauty of France’s breathtaking gardens as inspiration.

We fell in love with the extraordinary life of 17th century French landscape architect, André Le Nôtre, and how he managed to revolutionise French garden culture with his most famous work, The Palace Gardens of Versailles.

Our latest line echoes the genius of ‘André Le Nôtre, in his love for art as well as flowers - culminating in a floral palette of olive, lilac and vivid chartreuse, set against pristine silhouettes and intricate, feminine detailing.

I hope you enjoy this collection as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.

Bisous,

Les jardins du Printemps

Some say love is like a flower.

In a garden, flowers need the sun to bloom. And so we begin our garden-inspired collection with our own lumière of sunshine: an elegant shirt-and-skirt ensemble in a bright shade of chartreuse, featuring scalloped edging and lace with matte gold buttons. As exquisite and accurate as landscape artist André Le Nôtre himself, you can pair this outfit with our Navy Suede Loafer or Abbey slingback. C’est si beau!

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Une touche de chic

Cultivate clean lines in charcoal + chartreuse

Waiting to explore a grand garden tour at André le Nôtre’s famous Vaux-le-Vicomte? Look the part in our Timeless Charcoal Linen Jacket and Pant ensemble. Add a pop of bright chartreuse with our Silk Blend Knit Tank, a pair of Savannah Espadrilles, Woven Basket Tote (tied with a Butterfly Garden scarf) and sparkling Viola brooch, and your look will say, ‘Énchanté’!

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Vintage Floral Dress + Crochet Weave Crossbody Bag + Multi Disc Earrings + Monet Suede Tassel Loafer

In full bloom

Turn heads in fabulous florals

Like André Le Nôtre once claimed, ‘My garden is one of order and the utmost precision’. With our Printed Tiered Dress inspired by the lush ornate gardens of Versailles, you’ll surely turn heads. Add some interest with our new Monet Suede Tassel Loafer and Crochet Weave Crossbody bag in olive. Certainement!

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Beaded Mixed Print Shirt + 7/8 Tapered Pant + Woven Basket Tote

‘A wise rose'

The wonder of Versailles

As André Le Nôtre once said of his assistant jardinière Sabine de Barra, ‘she is a wise rose’. To emulate this feeling of 17^th century royal grandeur, meet our Beaded Mixed Print Shirt in our signature Australia Chantilly Rose Print, paired with our 7/8 Tapered pant in Olive. Finish off your look with our whimsical Woven Basket Tote in Natural Tan. Bien sûr!

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Carte blanche

Embroidered Floral Blouse + Bengajean® 7/8 Tie Cuff + Butterfly Garden Scarf + Porto Tassel Loafer

Say ‘oui’ to a weekend ensemble

Weekends are for chic, comfortable style. Charme in our embroidered White Floral Blouse and Bright Bluebell-coloured Bengajean® pant. Pair it with our parfait Porto Tassel Loafer and Butterfly Garden Scarf for that extra touch of elegance. Merveilleux!

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Lace Front Top + Full Length Waist Tab Linen Pant + Floral Embroidery Leather Tote + La Viennoiserie Square Scarf + Silver Pearl Sneaker

Si parfait!

Sometimes all you need to do, is be a femme in blue

Stand out in bleu et blanche! Our Lace Front Top in Bright Bluebell pairs oh-so-well with a Full-Length Waist Tab White Linen Pant. Add a Silver Pearl Sneaker to weather the pebbled pavements, and a mignon White Floral Embroidery tote. Finish off this look with our ‘La Viennesoire’ Square scarf, et voilà, you’ll be a picture of French chic!

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Effortless charme

Printed Frill Detail Tunic + Bengajean® 7/8 Tie Cuff + Laura Hobo Bag

Add shades of neutral for a relaxed and casual look

Some days you just want to look ever-so-soigné, n’est ce pas? To capture this breezy feeling, our Printed Frill Detail Tunic in our Butterfly Garden print may be just what you are looking for! With delicate pleated sleeves and relaxed and flattering lines, pair it with our tied Cuff 7/8 Bengajean® in Bright Bluebell, and our newest-of-neutrals – our Monet Suede Walnut Tassel Loafer and our slouchy Laura Hobo Bag in Taupe, for a trés chic off-duty style. Ooh, la la!

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25 years celebrating of all-things-french

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Jardins à la Française

The Extraordinary Life Of André Le Nôtre (1613 – 1700)

Our ‘André Le Nôtre’ collection found its inspiration in France’s celebrated 17^th century landscaper of the same name. Known as both the ‘king of gardeners’ as well as ‘gardener to the king’, André La Nôtre later emerged as the principal gardener of King Louis XIV of France at his Palace in Versailles. But what do we know about this man, and how he became the famous cultivator of his generation?

Born into the art of gardening

André Le Nôtre was born into the life of all-things gardening! He grew up in the Tuilieries, and learnt his landscaping knowledge at the Palais du Louvre, under the guise of architect François Mansart. He then trained under his father at the Tuileries gardens, until he took over as head gardener.

From gardener to master craftsman

From cultivating gardens for the King's brother, to designing a château garden for the Louis XIV's Superintendent of Finances, André Le Nôtre was appointed Controller-General of the Royal Buildings and in charge of all the royal gardens. Finally, he was summoned to Versailles in 1661 to work on the famous gardens of Versailles!

The Gardens of Versailles

The Gardens of Versailles, cultivated by André Le Nôtre himself, is one of the most magnificent gardens in the world! Located at the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, with its myriad of groves, gardens, statues, and fountains which cover some 800 hectares of land, these famous French gardens are a must-see, and at the top of our list for our favori French gardens.

Versailles, France

Monet’s Garden at Giverny

A stone’s throw from Paris, Monet’s famous gardens and house at Giverny are found at the edge of Normandy. This is one of our favourite French gardens, for good reason! We guarantee you’ll leave feeling completely inspired by this green haven, just as Claude himself was.

Giverny, France

The Gardens of Chateau Vaux-le-Vicompte

Another of André La Nôtre’s genius creations, the jardins at the Chateau Vaux-le-Vicompte are a must-see. Created prior to his work at Versailles, this garden displays breathtaking symmetry and harmony with the natural surrounds. If you get to the chance to visit, we promise you won’t regret going!

Maincy, France

The Saint-André Abbey Gardens

With over 1000 plant varieties nestled amongst Roman remains, this jardin is truly unforgettable. Water lily ponds, climbing wisteria and fragrant roses make for an untamed and romantic Mediterranean sanctuary that is unparalleled in beauty.

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France

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