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The [[bootmaker]] Aubercy was founded in 1935 by André and his wife Renée Aubercy.<ref name="Trépointes 2004">{{Cite journal|date=June 2004|title=Spécial Aubercy : Au niveau des plus grands|journal=Trépointes|pages=34–42}}</ref> At first, it only produced high-end ready to wear shoes. The first collections were made in a small workshop in the neighborhood of Buttes-Chaumont.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Parisian Gentleman : éloge de l'élégance à la française|last=Hugo Jacomet|date=16 November 2015|publisher=Intervalles|isbn=2369560266|location=Paris|pages=122–128 |chapter=Aubercy, Family Business}}</ref> The shoes were designed to match the taste of the high society's member that André Aubercy befriended during the [[Interwar period]], such as [[Edward VIII]], [[Albert Sarraut]] and especially the [[Alexis von Rosenberg, Baron de Redé|Baron de Redé]] and Arthuro Lopez. The Baron de Redé and Arthuro Lopez were critical influences on the development of Aubercy's style.
The [[bootmaker]] Aubercy was founded in 1935 by André and his wife Renée Aubercy.<ref name="Trépointes 2004">{{Cite journal|date=June 2004|title=Spécial Aubercy : Au niveau des plus grands|journal=Trépointes|pages=34–42}}</ref> At first, it only produced high-end ready to wear shoes. The first collections were made in a small workshop in the neighborhood of Buttes-Chaumont.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Parisian Gentleman : éloge de l'élégance à la française|last=Hugo Jacomet|date=16 November 2015|publisher=Intervalles|isbn=2369560266|location=Paris|pages=122–128 |chapter=Aubercy, Family Business}}</ref> The shoes were designed to match the taste of the high society's member that André Aubercy befriended during the [[Interwar period]], such as [[Edward VIII]], [[Albert Sarraut]] and especially the [[Alexis von Rosenberg, Baron de Redé|Baron de Redé]] and Arthuro Lopez. The Baron de Redé and Arthuro Lopez were critical influences on the development of Aubercy's style.


After World War II, Aubercy became famous for providing shoes to socialites such as [[Paul Meurice]], [[Sacha Guitry]] and [[Jacques Charon|Jacques Charron]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Yves Denis|date=2015–2016|title=Aubercy, 80 ans d'Artisans d'excellence|journal=Pointure|page=20}}</ref> The industrialization of cloth-making led Aubercy to create its own atelier, hiring Italian artisans for their artistic culture but training them to the French approach of durable products.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2004-07-28 |title=Aubercy, haut couturier de la chaussure |url=https://www.lesechos.fr/2004/07/aubercy-haut-couturier-de-la-chaussure-644130 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Les Echos |language=fr}}</ref>
After World War II, Aubercy became famous for providing shoes to socialites such as [[Paul Meurice]], [[Sacha Guitry]] and [[Jacques Charon|Jacques Charron]].<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Yves Denis|date=2015–2016|title=Aubercy, 80 ans d'Artisans d'excellence|journal=Pointure|page=20}}</ref> The industrialization of cloth-making led Aubercy to create its own atelier in 1956, hiring Italian artisans for their artistic culture but training them to the French approach of durable products.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2004-07-28 |title=Aubercy, haut couturier de la chaussure |url=https://www.lesechos.fr/2004/07/aubercy-haut-couturier-de-la-chaussure-644130 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Les Echos |language=fr}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Arce |first=Álvaro |date=2015-02-16 |title=At The Aubercy Atelier |url=https://theluxonomist.es/featured/at-the-aubercy-atelier-2 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=The Luxonomist |language=es}}</ref>


In the seventies, Philippe and Odette Aubercy inherited the company and developed new products, such as a women's line (opening a manufacturing unit in [[Modène]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Echos |first=Les |date=2004-09-10 |title=Ces familles qui nous chaussent |url=http://archives.lesechos.fr/archives/2004/SerieLimitee/00030-016-SLI.htm |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=lesechos.fr |language=fr}}</ref>), multiples leather goods products and a made to order service in which client could personalize all the products.<ref name=":1" />
IIn 1970, Philippe and Odette Aubercy inherited the company<ref name=":5" /> and developed new products, such as a women's line (opening a manufacturing unit in [[Modène]]<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Echos |first=Les |date=2004-09-10 |title=Ces familles qui nous chaussent |url=http://archives.lesechos.fr/archives/2004/SerieLimitee/00030-016-SLI.htm |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=lesechos.fr |language=fr}}</ref>), multiples leather goods products and a made to order service in which client could personalize all the products.<ref name=":1" />


Pursuing and reinforcing the handwork and craft identity of the company, Philippe and Odette's son, Xavier Aubercy, invented numerous high-end ready-to-wear models,<ref name="Trépointes 2004" /><ref>{{Cite journal|date=September 2000|title=Aubercy|journal=Trépointes et Pointes|issue=7|pages=8–9}}</ref> opened a [[Bespoke shoes|bespoke]] boot-maker workshop in Paris in early 2000<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Philippe Colombet |date=May 2004 |title=Aubercy, 20 ans de réflexion ! |journal=Soulier}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=December 2014 |title=Mêler le meilleur des styles |journal=Madame Figaro |page=87}}</ref> led by Didier Martinez (formerly at [[Berluti]]), launched a new collection of belts and luggage,<ref name=":4" /> and a luxury shoe repair service.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|date=January–February 2002|title=Xavier Aubercy, Sur les traces du père|journal=Trépointes & pointes|pages=64–65}}</ref> By 2004, Aubercy was making 1.3 million euros in annual revenue.<ref name=":3" />
Pursuing and reinforcing the handwork and craft identity of the company, Philippe and Odette's son, Xavier Aubercy, invented numerous high-end ready-to-wear models,<ref name="Trépointes 2004" /><ref>{{Cite journal|date=September 2000|title=Aubercy|journal=Trépointes et Pointes|issue=7|pages=8–9}}</ref> opened a [[Bespoke shoes|bespoke]] boot-maker workshop in Paris in early 2000<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Philippe Colombet |date=May 2004 |title=Aubercy, 20 ans de réflexion ! |journal=Soulier}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=December 2014 |title=Mêler le meilleur des styles |journal=Madame Figaro |page=87}}</ref> led by Didier Martinez (formerly at [[Berluti]]), launched a new collection of belts and luggage,<ref name=":4" /> and a luxury shoe repair service.<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|date=January–February 2002|title=Xavier Aubercy, Sur les traces du père|journal=Trépointes & pointes|pages=64–65}}</ref> By 2004, Aubercy was making 1.3 million euros in annual revenue.<ref name=":3" />

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Aubercy
IndustryShoes Manufacturing and Repair
Founded1935; 89 years ago (1935) in Paris
Founder
    • André Aubercy
    • Renée Aubercy
Headquarters
France

Aubercy is a French family-owned company that produces bespoke shoes, high-end ready-to-wear and a shoe repair service. It was founded in 1935 by André and Renée Aubercy, at the 34 rue Vivienne in Paris.[1]

History

The bootmaker Aubercy was founded in 1935 by André and his wife Renée Aubercy.[2] At first, it only produced high-end ready to wear shoes. The first collections were made in a small workshop in the neighborhood of Buttes-Chaumont.[3] The shoes were designed to match the taste of the high society's member that André Aubercy befriended during the Interwar period, such as Edward VIII, Albert Sarraut and especially the Baron de Redé and Arthuro Lopez. The Baron de Redé and Arthuro Lopez were critical influences on the development of Aubercy's style.

After World War II, Aubercy became famous for providing shoes to socialites such as Paul Meurice, Sacha Guitry and Jacques Charron.[4] The industrialization of cloth-making led Aubercy to create its own atelier in 1956, hiring Italian artisans for their artistic culture but training them to the French approach of durable products.[5][6]

IIn 1970, Philippe and Odette Aubercy inherited the company[6] and developed new products, such as a women's line (opening a manufacturing unit in Modène[7]), multiples leather goods products and a made to order service in which client could personalize all the products.[3]

Pursuing and reinforcing the handwork and craft identity of the company, Philippe and Odette's son, Xavier Aubercy, invented numerous high-end ready-to-wear models,[2][8] opened a bespoke boot-maker workshop in Paris in early 2000[9][10] led by Didier Martinez (formerly at Berluti), launched a new collection of belts and luggage,[7] and a luxury shoe repair service.[11] By 2004, Aubercy was making 1.3 million euros in annual revenue.[5]

Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, was a returning customer of Aubercy.[12]

Description

In 2019, Aubercy is still run by the founder's family and is still independent, administrated by Philippe, Odette and their son, Xavier Aubercy. The company handles many shoe-making processes by hand to preserve the artisan touch and quality.[5]

Style

Aubercy style is French and aims to synthesize both English and Italian styles.[11][vague] Aubercy's style is characterized by many elements usually only used in bespoke boot-making, such as the chiseled toe, the hand-sewed mid-sole, the doubled seam on the upper and hand cutting and hand-sewing the shoes.[13]

Award

In June 2016, Aubercy earned the label Entreprise du patrimoine vivant.[14]

Notes and references

  1. ^ Denis, Yves (1 December 2015). "Aubercy, 80 ans d'Artisans d'excellence". Pointure Magazine. No. 45. p. 14.
  2. ^ a b "Spécial Aubercy : Au niveau des plus grands". Trépointes: 34–42. June 2004.
  3. ^ a b Hugo Jacomet (16 November 2015). "Aubercy, Family Business". Parisian Gentleman : éloge de l'élégance à la française. Paris: Intervalles. pp. 122–128. ISBN 2369560266.
  4. ^ Yves Denis (2015–2016). "Aubercy, 80 ans d'Artisans d'excellence". Pointure: 20.
  5. ^ a b c "Aubercy, haut couturier de la chaussure". Les Echos (in French). 2004-07-28. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  6. ^ a b Arce, Álvaro (2015-02-16). "At The Aubercy Atelier". The Luxonomist (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  7. ^ a b Echos, Les (2004-09-10). "Ces familles qui nous chaussent". lesechos.fr (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  8. ^ "Aubercy". Trépointes et Pointes (7): 8–9. September 2000.
  9. ^ Philippe Colombet (May 2004). "Aubercy, 20 ans de réflexion !". Soulier.
  10. ^ "Mêler le meilleur des styles". Madame Figaro: 87. December 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Xavier Aubercy, Sur les traces du père". Trépointes & pointes: 64–65. January–February 2002.
  12. ^ "Undue diligence: How banks do business with corrupt regimes" (PDF). Banktrack.org. Global Witness. March 2009.
  13. ^ "Aubercy, Richelieu Reverso, Une Élégance rare". Trépointes & pointes: 34–35. December 2000.
  14. ^ "Aubercy Label EPV". patrimoine-vivant.com/fr/. Archived from the original on 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
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