Ahead of Paris Couture Week, French luxury leather goods house Moynat has opened a new boutique at 34 Avenue Montaigne, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the French capital.
The new store is located in the heart of Paris’s 8th arrondissement, and to commemorate the occasion, Moynat has launched an exclusive limited-edition capsule of tote bags from its M collection. Also at the new boutique, Moynat’s in-house painters will be offering customisation services. These exclusive hand-painted touches continue the brand’s tradition of bespoke craftsmanship.
To celebrate the launch, British artist Michael Samuels has also collaborated with the House to create a dedicated window installation. His sculpture reinterprets Moynat’s iconic trunks, offering a contemporary take on the brand’s travel legacy.
This opening adds to Moynat’s existing Paris footprint, which includes its flagship at 348 Rue Saint-Honoré and corners at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Galeries Lafayette.
Founded in 1849 by Pauline Moynat, the Maison is recognised for its pioneering contributions to trunk-making and luxury travel goods.
Pauline Moynat was the only woman of her era to specialise in this craft. Key innovations from the brand’s history include the waterproof “English Trunk”, signature limousine trunks, patented locks, and early shoulder handbag designs. The now-iconic ‘M’ monogram first appeared in the early 1900s, hand-painted on canvas trunks and quickly became a hallmark of the House.
