Looking for info about Madame Zaza of Marseille

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  1. versachampagne

    versachampagne Registered Guest

    Hello, it's me again!
    And I'm still desperately looking to know the story of a brand I saw on an online ad. I'm French so I know the city of Marseille but I've never heard of this brand (Madame Zaza of Marseille). If anyone has any info? I am always impressed by the amount of vintage brands that we have in France that we don't know exist, in short, always very grateful for the resources you have in this regard as a thrift enthusiast
    Sorry for my english if I did any mistakes and thanks for your contribution 6690cdcdc3151_download.jpg 6690cdb7a052a_download.jpg 6690cddf289f2_download.jpg 6690cdee9e34e_download.jpg
     
  2. Shusteroo

    Shusteroo VFG Member

    Hi, no need to apologise, your English is very good and perfectly understandable.

    Madame Zaza of Marseille was a ready to wear label, founded by husband and wife team, Philippe Adrien and Marisa Laurens – the name Zaza was a nod to his wife, who was a stylist. Sadly she passed away in 2010 after battling an illness.

    According to a blog by Philippe, the label was founded in 1980, and a magazine article (page 62) also mentions early 80s
    https://philippeadrien.blogspot.com/2006/11/petite-biographie.html
    https://www.cotemagazine.com/upload/cotemagazine/magazine/COTE-MARSEILLE-PROVENCE-AVRIL-2013.pdf

    I did find this source that stated the brand was founded in 1990
    https://romeartweek.com/en/artists/?code=LPOAXI

    This video was made in Marisa's honour – it has some beautiful footage of both Philippe and Madame Zaza herself, Marisa, the inspiration behind the name.
    Madame ZaZa of Marseille - Hommage à Marisa
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2024
  3. versachampagne

    versachampagne Registered Guest

    Wow wow wow !!! Thanks a lot for your research its so complete ! According to you how old could be this linnen jacket?
     

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