Catherine André

What Catherine André does

Catherine André (legal entity: Catherine André Mode Unit) is a French women's fashion house founded in May 1995 by designer Catherine André and headquartered in Millau in the rural Aveyron department of France. The brand specializes in ready-to-wear clothing and accessories centered on the art of jacquard and knitwear, with all knitwear produced in France and 80-90% of total production carried out domestically. Its design studio in Millau develops exclusive jacquard and digital print designs in-house, producing over 150 unique numbered limited-edition models annually using proprietary warp and weft knitting, machine stretching, narrowing, and color-dependent processing techniques.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model through five owned retail boutiques — three in Paris (Rue de la Pompe, Galerie Vivienne, Rue du Cherche-Midi), one in Rodez (Place Charles de Gaulle), and one in Ghent, Belgium (Koestraat 3) — combined with a global e-commerce platform at catherineandre.com that ships to Europe, Switzerland, Asia and worldwide markets (excluding Australia and Taiwan). Products are unit-priced at the upper end of the women's apparel market, ranging from approximately €80 for accessories to €895 for premium dresses, with free domestic shipping on orders over €600 and a dedicated outlet section for previous-season items. The customer base targets affluent fashion-conscious women and fashion collectors seeking exclusive, artisanal French-made knitwear pieces with cultural and artistic narratives.

The business has no disclosed funding, operates as a privately held for-profit company with 11-50 employees, and runs its e-commerce site on PrestaShop with payment processing handled via Crédit Agricole, PayPal and major credit cards. The company holds registered brand identity trademarks, maintains GDPR and PCI DSS compliance, and continues to release seasonal collections (most recently Summer 2026 'Unbound Horizons') under the creative direction of its founder.

Name

Catherine André

Legal name

CATHERINE ANDRE MODE UNIT

Website

https://catherineandre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catherine André is a French fashion house founded in 1995, specializing in exclusive jacquard and knitwear women's clothing produced in France, sold direct-to-consumer through five owned boutiques in France and Belgium plus a global e-commerce platform targeting affluent fashion-conscious women.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Designer Women's Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAAAFAG

Luxury Womenswear

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Luxury & Designer Fashion

SECONDARYCRAAAAAJ

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Apparel Brands & Manufacturing

SECONDARYCRAAABAB

Women’s Apparel Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Apparel Retail (Specialty & Mass)

Keywords

• Designer knitwear
• Jacquard fashion
• Women's ready-to-wear
• Luxury knitwear
• French fashion house

Headquarters

HQ city

Millau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales: Revenue generated from owned boutique stores in Paris, Ghent, Rodez, and Millau selling women's knitwear and accessories.
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through catherineandre.com to customers globally, with shipping to Europe, Switzerland, Asia, and worldwide (excluding Australia and Taiwan).
3. Outlet/Sale Channel: Discounted previous season items sold through dedicated outlet section of website and potentially physical outlets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catherine André is a French fashion house that designs, produces, and sells women's ready-to-wear clothing and accessories with a specialization in jacquard and knitwear. The brand creates over 150 unique models annually, with all knitwear manufactured in France and 80-90% of total production carried out domestically. Products are distributed through five owned boutiques in France and Belgium plus a global direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Catherine André is a French fashion house founded in 1995, specializing in women's ready-to-wear clothing centered on the art of jacquard and knitwear. The brand operates two main collections: a Main Collection featuring seasonal designs (coats, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, shirts, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, shorts, and accessories) and an Outlet Collection offering discounted previous-season items. All knitwear is manufactured in France, with 80-90% of production carried out domestically. The brand produces over 150 unique jacquard models annually, utilizing specialized techniques including warp and weft knitting, machine stretching, and narrowing processes developed in their Millau design studio. Products include exclusive numbered limited editions with designs featured across accessories (scarves, stoles, bandanas, belts) and garments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Collection Seasonal ready-to-wear women's collection featuring jacquard and knitwear pieces including coats, jackets, sweaters, cardigans, shirts, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, shorts, and accessories. All knitwear is manufactured in France. Each piece is part of a numbered limited edition.
• Outlet Collection Discounted clearance section offering previous-season items at reduced prices across coats, jackets, sweaters, shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, and accessories.
• Coats & Jackets Outerwear pieces including coats and jackets crafted using jacquard and knitwear techniques, available for individual purchase through the e-commerce platform.
• Pulls & Cardigans Knitwear tops including sweaters, cardigans, and vests, representing a hallmark of the brand's expertise in jacquard and knitwear craftsmanship.
• Shirts & T-Shirts Woven and knitted tops including shirts and t-shirts, often featuring the brand's signature jacquard and print designs.
• Dresses & Skirts Women's dresses and skirts featuring jacquard, digital prints, and pleated designs with exclusive in-house patterns. Priced between approximately €447 and €895.
• Pants & Shorts Trousers and shorts in various cuts including wide-leg, carrot, and 7/8 styles, featuring jacquard and fluid viscose fabrics. Priced from €240 to €770.
• Accessories Accessories including scarves, stoles, bandanas, and belts featuring exclusive jacquard and print designs. Limited edition numbered pieces. Priced approximately €83 to €421.
• Jacquard Knitwear The brand's signature expertise featuring jacquard and knitwear pieces worked with warp and weft techniques, with over 150 unique models created per year in the Millau design studio.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crédit AgricolecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner via Crédit Agricole e-transactions solution. Provides secure payment processing with TLS encryption, PCI DSS compliance, and 3D Secure authentication. No card data stored by Catherine André.
• IONOS SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider located at Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur, Germany. Provides infrastructure for catherineandre.com e-commerce platform.
• Ether CréationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development agency based in Bois Montbourcher, 49220 Chambellay, France. Specialized Prestashop agency responsible for website design and development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Paul & Joe: French designer womenswear brand founded in Paris with print-forward collections, Parisian boutique presence, and DTC channels. Comparable on Parisian designer-led positioning, women's apparel focus, and use of signature prints/patterns akin to Catherine André's jacquard identity.
• Kujten: French contemporary cashmere and knitwear brand with DTC focus and premium pricing targeting fashion-conscious women. Closely comparable on customer segment, premium knitwear positioning, and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• Zadig & Voltaire: French contemporary womenswear brand with Parisian boutique network, DTC e-commerce, and a casual-luxury positioning spanning knitwear, ready-to-wear, and accessories. Comparable on target customer, price band, and multi-channel boutique plus e-commerce distribution.
• Sandro: French contemporary womenswear brand with strong Paris boutique presence, DTC e-commerce, and accessible-luxury pricing across knitwear and ready-to-wear. Comparable on Paris boutique footprint, target customer, and mid-premium price positioning, though at significantly larger scale.
• Maje: French contemporary womenswear brand operating Paris boutiques, DTC e-commerce, and accessible-luxury positioning across knitwear, dresses, and outerwear. Comparable on Parisian distribution, customer segment, and ready-to-wear product mix including knitwear and dresses.
• Vanessa Bruno: French contemporary womenswear designer with Parisian atelier heritage, Paris boutique presence, and DTC e-commerce. Comparable on founder/designer-led identity, French craftsmanship narrative, and ready-to-wear positioning for fashion-conscious women.
• Maison Montagut: French knitwear heritage brand (founded 1880) specializing in knit and jersey pieces with proprietary textile know-how and French manufacturing. Directly comparable on heritage French knitwear positioning, made-in-France production, and DTC plus selective retail distribution.
• Ba&sh: French contemporary womenswear brand with Parisian roots, multi-brand boutique and DTC distribution, and ready-to-wear including knitwear and dresses. Comparable on customer segment, French ready-to-wear positioning, and multi-channel retail model.
• Eric Bompard: French heritage knitwear house specializing in cashmere and knitwear with similar premium pricing, made-in-France production, and direct retail plus e-commerce distribution. Most directly comparable peer given shared knitwear specialization, French craftsmanship, and boutique-led model.
• Isabel Marant: French designer womenswear and knitwear brand with Paris flagship, DTC e-commerce, and premium contemporary positioning. Comparable on founder-led French luxury positioning, knitwear expertise, and global DTC plus boutique distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/catherinecolour
• Facebookfacebook.com/catherineandrecolours
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/catherine-andré-mode-unit
• Instagraminstagram.com/catherineandreofficial

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Catherine André