At once a place of work, of gathering, and of transmission, le19M is an exceptional architectural achievement which aims to showcase the savoir-faire of artisans and creators. The story of a unique site that hosts both workshops, a school, and a gallery space open to all.
the Manifesto
Bridging the 19th arrondissement of Paris and the town of Aubervilliers, this unique 25,500 m² site was created at the initiative of CHANEL. The name of the site is highly symbolic: 19 represents both the arrondissement where the site is located and one of Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite numbers. The M stands for Mode (fashion), Mains (hands), Métiers d’art (Crafts), Maisons (houses) and Manufactures.
A place for work, transmission, and conservation of heritage, le19M is the culmination of a process that began in 1985, when the CHANEL bought the first workshops and art manufactures that it worked with in order to preserve and cultivate their savoir-faire.
Partners and Cultural Sponsors
“le19M aims to raise the profile of the Métiers d’art of fashion, decoration and design, encourage the transmission of their exceptional savoir-faire, and inspire people to pursue careers in the industry by establishing a strong local base.”
Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Chanel SAS and 19M
the Bulding
At once a place of work, of gathering, and of transmission, le19M is an exceptional architectural achievement which aims to showcase the savoir-faire of artisans and creators. The story of a unique site that hosts both workshops, a school, and a gallery space open to all.