It's a best-selling European luxury brand, with a muse, that was launched two years ago in North America!
Have you heard of the wonderful luxury designer handbag brand of Lamarthe? Until recently the popular French line Lamarthe could only be found in the chic department stores of Paris. Today Lamarthe's Exception bag is named as one of Elle France's "Top Ten Must Haves." With hot French designers like Sophia Levy styling for Lamarthe, their bags are now coveted by celebrities like Marcia Cross, Angela Bassett and Ziyi Zhang. I've been familiar with that brand for several years since I purchased my first little black Lamarthe bag that was actually "made in Rumania" and found on eBay!
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The unicorn, the emblem of the Lamarthe brand

The unicorn is the emblem of the Lamarthe brand.
The mare with a moon-like coat, surmounted by a spiral tusk used to appear in medieval fables.
A symbol of purity, of strength and beauty, the unicorn has been celebrated by masterpieces of literature and painting.
It is now celebrated by Lamarthe which it symbolizes.
The brand of Lamarthe has a "muse" -- Elettra Rossellini

Elettra Rossellini is "the muse of the brand" of Lamarthe and Rossy De Palma is the director of Lamarthe's new short film for the Winter 2007/2008 collection.
Pictured here is Elettra, Rossy and "Cult" the new Lamarthe designer handbag that is "a casual chic unstructured style."
P.S. Coincidentally, I've written another lens on muses, such as Elettra Rossellini.
Elettra Rossellini [Wiedemann] at a glance
Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann (born Jul 26, 1983) is an American fashion model of Italian descent. She is the daughter of Italian actress and model Isabella Rossellini and American Jonathan Wiedemann (a Harvard-educated Microsoft design manager and former fashion model), who were married from 1983 to 1986 after having met at a Calvin Klein photo shoot. Her maternal grandparents were Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. Elettra has an adopted younger brother Roberto (born 1992).
Elettra was born and raised in New York City and attended high school at the United Nations International School, where she became fluent in French. Growing up, Elettra suffered from scoliosis, a condition that had also afflicted her mother, and had to wear a back brace 23 hours a day from the ages of twelve to seventeen.
Elettra attended college at The New School, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. She is attending a two year graduate school program at the London School of Economics in order to receive a master's degree in biomedicine.
During her time at college, she began a modeling career. Her first contract was for Bruce Weber for Abercrombie & Fitch. In addition, she has also modeled for companies like Bill Blass and Ferragamo and for the fashion magazines Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. She spent two years modeling in Milan, becoming fluent in Italian. Currently, she is the spokesmodel for Lancômes Hydra Zen moisturizer and Color Ideal foundation product lines.
Elettra is also a co-founder of justonefrickinday.com, a non-profit organization for special charity projects around the world.
The buzz on the muse, Elettra Rossellini
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- Elettra Rossellini & Lancôme
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- bohemea: Elettra Rossellini
- bohemea: Elettra Rossellini.
- Isabella Rossellini & Elettra Rossellini on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
- Isabella Rossellini & Elettra Rossellini.
Lamarthe Collections for Autumn / Winter 2007-2008

Cult
Cultissime
Legend
Legendaire
Les Bulles
First Class
Coloniale
Outdoor
Exception Wild
Exception
Opium
Opium Sauvage
Evasion
My little black Lamarthe bag!
It was actually "made in Rumania"

I recently found this petite black leather handbag on eBay and just had to have it; primarily because of it's uniqueness and the fact that it is "made in Rumania."
The purse bears the embossing of Lamarthe, which is a designer name of handbags that usually are made in Paris. This baguette quite possibly was from a sample run. It's black with white piping with two tags inside; one is "claim #47," and the other reads "Made in Rumania." The size is compact, 9" x 5-1/2" and appears to be new. The zipper pull is also marked Lamarthe.
More info on the Lamarthe designer luxury brand
- Lamarthe Paris
- The official European website of Lamarthe.
- Lamarthe USA
- The USA website of Lamarthe.
- Lamarther Finance
- A host of information on the financial makeup of Lamarthe.
- Elettra Rossellini, the Muse of Lamarthe
- Profile Of Elettra Rossellini on Fashion Model Directory.
Press Release: Lamarthe Paris opens first boutique in UAE at Dubai Festival City
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 04 - 2007 at 12:45

French fine leather goods company Lamarthe Paris is proud to announce the opening of its first boutique in the UAE at Dubai Festival City.
The new Lamarthe Paris store exudes the brand's chic Parisian style, while displaying their dedication to elegant design and exquisite quality. Lamarthe Paris has long been renowned for their practical yet sophisticated creations and has continued their allegiance to the luxury leather goods market since 1930.
The concept of the Lamarthe boutique is built upon the art of reflection, the material used is a combination of wood, tinted glass and mirrors, leather finishing and other refined material that gives the boutique a touch of sophisticated elegance. The boutique's architectural design is not only modern and contemporary, but also has a touch of history and a distinctive feel of the old times. The Lamarthe design strives to become a woman's signature of style and individuality, carrying the Lamarthe brand she can truly feel her best and be proud of her reflection.
Considered by many as the world's most luxurious leather goods, Lamarthe Paris handbags are works of art that demand attention and respect. Handcrafted of the finest leather, each Lamarthe Paris purse is a testament to elegance.
The face of Lamarthe Paris is American actress and model Elletra Rossellini (daughter of film icon Isabella Rossellini) who perfectly portrays the Lamarthe image of contemporary elegance and impeccable luxury. 'Tough yet casual, totally Left Bank, drop dead gorgeous with more wit than she knows what to do with %u2026 Lamarthe is Elletra, Elletra, is Lamarthe,' says Lamarthe Paris.
'We are thrilled to be opening the first Lamarthe Paris boutique in the UAE, a classic name in Parisian fashion and amongst the world's leading upmarket fine leather goods brands. We are thoroughly committed to developing and establishing the Lamarthe brand in the UAE market,' says Xavier Bouin, Managing Director of Euroluxe LLC.
Founded in 1930 by Alfred Lamarthe and represented by the company emblem of the unicorn symbolising purity, strength, and beauty, the company holds a rich history along with spectacular design. --AME Info.
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