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“Michele Meunier and Olivier Chatenet’s collection of re-worked vintage has an unmatched appeal of each piece being completely unique and handmade with love.”
| 1981 | Michele Meunier becomes studio assistant at Chanel. |
| 1983 | She takes up positions at Commes Des Garcons and then Girbaud, while Olivier Chatenet takes on a role at Thierry Mugler. |
| 1987 | The duo launches their first line under the name of Mariot Chanet. |
| 1990 | The team perfects an innovative method of knitting fabric and metal. |
| 1999 | Launch the customized vintage concept, E2. |
| 2002 | Actress Gwyneth Paltrow steps out wearing an E2 creation. |
Each piece is a new story for Michele & Olivier Chatenet
Michele Meunier and Olivier Chatenet are the design team behind the Parisian vintage-recycling label E2. They began designing together in 1987, initially as Mariot Chanet before developing E2, a concept-label based on their obsession with making old clothes new.
Unearthing rare finds by the likes of Madame Gres, Chanel and YSL, they amalgamate and alter antique garments to produce one-off creations that play with the original design. Their reworking can involve anything from subtle changes (new buttons, added sequins) to fashioning old fabrics into entirely new pieces. The one-off allure of their creations has attracted stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, who are secure in the knowledge that their E2 items will never be worn by anyone else. E2 itself tends to shun the conventions of fashion: although they present their clothes on the fashion calendar, they prefer to showcase in a gallery environment rather than on the catwalk. Due to the unique nature of their designs they cannot be reproduced on demand.
Vintage Vision
For nearly a decade Michele Meunier and Olivier Chatenet have been reviving forgotten couture with their vintage concept label, E2.
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Chloe Geometric Print Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,848 €1,977* $2,587* *approx
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Hermès Scarf Print Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£2,033 €2,175* $2,846* *approx
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Miss Dior Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,990 €2,129* $2,786* *approx
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YSL Red Flower Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,756 €1,879* $2,458* *approx
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Annabelle Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,797 €1,923* $2,516* *approx
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Charleston Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,795 €1,921* $2,513* *approx
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Maxims Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,697 €1,816* $2,376* *approx
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YSL Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,925 €2,060* $2,695* *approx
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1960s Indigo Scarf Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,488 €1,592* $2,083* *approx
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Dior Striped Silk Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,848 €1,977* $2,587* *approx
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Celine Silk Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,848 €1,977* $2,587* *approx
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1970s Lilac Indian Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,848 €1,977* $2,587* *approx
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Pierre Cardin Silk Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£2,033 €2,175* $2,846* *approx
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Sabeline Floral Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,848 €1,977* $2,587* *approx
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Silk Cacharel Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£1,663 €1,779* $2,328* *approx
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Carven Floral Dress
E2 for CoutureLab£2,033 €2,175* $2,846* *approx
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