DARRIS

Could you introduce yourself in a few words ?

My name is Pauline Avinio Darris, I am the founder of DARRIS, I’m 26 years old, and it’s been 6 years since I moved to Paris. I came to Paris to study at the ESMOD school where I graduated top of my class in 2012 and was the winner of the shoe design contest for Maison Delage.

Where does your interest in fashion come from ?

I was born with a strong interest in fashion. From an early age I drew style sketches with matching bags and shoes. I spent my Wednesday afternoons at painting classes and classes with living models to be able to draw exactly what was going through my head.

What would you say is the guiding principle of DARRIS ?

The key word at DARRIS is Love. The love of creating an object with impeccable finishing and making it indispensable.

What are your inspirations?

I’m inspired by travels, wandering through unknown streets discovering cultures, colors, the atmosphere of a new city. (I’m in love with Amsterdam, London, Berlin, and others). I do not like to look at my competitors’ work, because I get the impression of seeing the same thing all the time.
I really want to create something new in leather goods.

What is your favorite model from the collection ?

The darling of the collection is the cheeky bag that comes in 3 sizes and 3 colors and with these two interchangeable and reversible handles.

Where can we find your creations?

The DARRIS collection can be found in the Habibliothèque [‘lending library’ for clothes] in the Marais, in the Bienvenue concept store in the 10th, in the L’Itinéraire shop in Toulouse, and in our e-shop.