About J.Mendel
J.Mendel, a fifth generation French studio, has developed into a global luxury fashion house under the patronage of creative director Gilles Mendel. J.Mendel house was founded in St. Petersburg in the 1870s as a furrier of the Russian aristocracy and moved to the famous Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris after the Russian Revolution. The designer Gilles Mendel continues the couture tradition and fur savoir-faire of his ancestors and is known for combining the highest quality materials and flawless craftsmanship with a modern, award-winning design sensibility. The store signature luxury femininity and effortless elegance, which has lived in New York since the 1980s, has become a red carpet favorite among international royals and Hollywood stars.