Agnelle
Agnelle is a French family-owned artisanal glove-maker founded in 1937 in Saint-Junien, producing premium hand-stitched leather gloves and accessories under EPV/UNESCO heritage status. It serves luxury consumers directly via DTC and manufactures private-label gloves for houses such as Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, and Guerlain.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1937
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Agnelle does
Agnelle is a French family-owned artisanal glove-making company founded in 1937 in Saint-Junien (Limousin), the historic center of French leather glove craftsmanship. The firm manufactures premium hand-stitched leather gloves (lambskin, goat, deer, calf) with luxury linings (silk, cashmere, alpaca, rabbit fur), alongside driving gloves, CE-certified motorcycle gloves, touch-screen compatible models, and leather keychains produced from glove-making offcuts. Production combines traditional savoir-faire — hand-stitching "by eye," the "Work"/"Wet" technique of moistening and stretching skins on patinated cherrywood tables, and a network of certified European tanneries — with no disclosed automation or AI/ML systems.
The company runs a hybrid go-to-market. Direct-to-consumer revenue comes from agnelle.com e-commerce worldwide, an owned boutique at 19 rue Duphot in Paris, and a workshop retail location in Saint-Junien. A parallel B2B manufacturing business supplies gloves for luxury fashion houses including Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Loewe, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Rodarte, Rag & Bone, Rick Owens, Louis Vuitton, Mugler, Jil Sander, Calvin Klein, and a perfumed-glove line co-developed with Guerlain. Prices range from approximately €74.58 to €283.33 for gloves and €62.50 for keychains, with limited-edition collaborations priced at the top of the band. Agnelle is led by Sophie Grégoire (joined 1986, president since 1988) and operates with 11-50 employees; the firm has no external institutional investors and €464,100 of registered capital.
Agnelle holds the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label since 2007 and is listed in UNESCO's Métiers d'Art Rares inventory since 2011. Distribution extends globally via department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, BHV, Bon Marché, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman) and specialty retailers in Japan (Isetan, United Arrows, Tomorrowland) and Russia/Baltic states. The brand has been carried into cultural visibility through collaborations and appearances on Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Yseult, and others, generating earned-media reach disproportionate to its size.
Agnelle firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Agnelle
- Legal name
- AGNELLE, SAS
- Website
- https://agnelle.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1937
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Agnelle is a French family-owned artisanal glove-maker founded in 1937 in Saint-Junien, producing premium hand-stitched leather gloves and accessories under EPV/UNESCO heritage status. It serves luxury consumers directly via DTC and manufactures private-label gloves for houses such as Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, and Guerlain.
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Agnelle industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Leather Gloves & Accessories
- NAICS
- Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (3169)
- SIC
- Leather & Leather Products (3100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Gloves & Mittens (CRAAAJAG), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI), Riding Gloves & Hand Protection Retail (CRAMANAE)
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Where Agnelle is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Agnelle business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Luxury leather gloves retail: Direct-to-consumer sales of premium leather gloves for women and men through e-commerce and owned boutiques. Products include leather gloves with various linings (silk, cashmere, alpaca, rabbit fur), driving gloves, and motorcycle gloves. Prices range from approximately €74 to €283.
- Fashion house collaborations and OEM: Agnelle produces gloves and accessories for luxury fashion houses including Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Alaïa, Givenchy, and others. These are either licensed collaborations or direct manufacturing relationships where Agnelle produces for the fashion brand.
- Leather accessories (keychains): Sale of leather keychains made from glove leather offcuts, featuring various dog breeds and cats, priced at approximately €62.50 each.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard leather gloves with various linings |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium and limited edition gloves |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Leather keychains |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Outlet/sale items |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels5 records
Agnelle product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agnelle is a French family-owned artisan glove-making maison founded in 1937 that manufactures and sells handcrafted leather, fabric, and fur-lined gloves for women and men, plus leather keychains made from production offcuts. Products are made in the company's Saint-Junien workshop using traditional French glove-making techniques, and the company also produces limited edition gloves in collaboration with luxury fashion houses and designers.
Product overview
Agnelle is a French artisan glove-making company founded in 1937, offering a comprehensive range of handcrafted leather gloves and leather accessories. The product portfolio centers on leather gloves for women and men (including leather, cashmere-lined, silk-lined, alpaca-lined, and rabbit fur-lined options), with specialized variants such as touch screen compatible gloves, motorcycle gloves, and mittens. The company also produces leather keychains crafted from glove-making offcuts, featuring dog and cat breed designs. Limited edition collaboration gloves with prestigious fashion houses (Dior, Balenciaga, Marine Serre, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, etc.) and special collections like perfumed gloves with Guerlain and an upcycling collection round out the offering. An outlet line provides access to discounted previous-season products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Leather Gloves (Women and Men) Handcrafted leather gloves made from lambskin, goat leather, deer, and calf skins. Available for women and men in various styles including classic, driving, and motorcycle gloves.
- Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves Luxury leather gloves lined with cashmere for enhanced warmth and softness, primarily for women, priced from approximately €140 to €165.
- Silk-Lined Leather Gloves Fine leather gloves with silk lining offering a delicate and elegant wearing experience for women and men, priced from approximately €129 to €165.
- Alpaca-Lined Leather Gloves Leather gloves lined with alpaca wool for superior warmth, available for both men and women; examples include Marvin and James models, priced from approximately €145 to €149.
- Rabbit Fur-Lined Gloves Leather gloves lined with rabbit fur for maximum warmth during winter, including Lapin and Oscar models, priced from approximately €145 to €170.
- Touch Screen Compatible Gloves Leather gloves with conductive fingertips allowing use of touch screen devices without removal.
- Motorcycle Gloves
- Mittens and Fingerless Gloves Winter gloves including full mittens and fingerless designs for women and men.
- Leather Keychains
- Designer Collaboration Gloves Limited edition gloves created in collaboration with high-end fashion houses and designers including Dior, Balenciaga, Lanvin, MM6 Maison Margiela, Marine Serre, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, Anthony Vaccarello, Louis-Gabriel Nouchi, Egonlab, and others.
- Perfumed Gloves (Guerlain Collaboration)
- Upcycling Collection
- Outlet Collection
Quantifiable outcome
- Producing 4-10 gloves per seamstress per day depending on complexity, with simple gloves taking 1 hour and complex pieces up to 4 hours
Companies that use Agnelle
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Agnelle technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature3 records
Agnelle partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
63 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- MM6 Maison MargielaflagshipCollaboration for MM6 Maison Margiela autumn-winter 2025-26 fashion show. Agnelle crafted gloves reflecting precision and innovation, exploring specific materials and techniques for the collection's minimalist and radical aesthetic. After delving into Agnelle's archives, MM6 designed a lambskin pocket-glove for 'a man on the move, free and conquering.'
- Romain BichotcoreYoung designer who graduated from École nationale supérieure des arts visuels of La Cambre, received the 19M Prize for Métiers d'art in 2024. Agnelle collaborated with Romain Bichot, embracing an approach based on savoir-faire and authenticity through art.
- Jeremy KaponeminorDesigner who created talisman-like glove models symbolizing courage, longevity and elegance for Agnelle's 85th anniversary. 'Let's trace the infinite with the lines of our hands' collection expressing field of possibilities and forces of nature.
- Abdel El TayebminorFashion designer of Sudanese and Italian origin, graduated from La Cambre. Awarded Debut Talent prize at Fashion Trust Arabia awards in Doha in November 2021. Collaboration combines timeless elegance of French glove-making with artistic and contemporary world of the designer.
- EgonlabminorFrench brand founded by Florentin Glémarec and Kévin Nompeix in 2019, fusing art, music and clothing. Collaboration with Agnelle inspired by Egon Schiele, standing out for bold, androgynous designs blending traditional savoir-faire with contemporary influences and sustainability commitment.
- Marine SerrecoreFrench fashion designer from Corrèze, founded brand in 2017. First collaborated with Agnelle while still a student at La Cambre, when she asked for gloves for her first fashion show. Models were offered free as support for promising young designer. Stands out for futuristic style and eco-design commitment.
- Jean Charles de CastelbajaccoreFirst collaboration resulted in exclusive 'Premier Flirt' collection with 10 models featuring sparkling colors. Artist gave free rein to imagination on white leather, signing 'the other me' - each glove telling its own story ('The two brothers', 'Lonely lovers', 'The rock'mitts').
- Wanda NylonminorFashion concept inspired by water and rain, combining aesthetics with functionality. Agnelle took up technical challenge of combining leather and plastic in collection representing sophistication and femininity with boldness and audacity. Wanda Nylon won Grand Prix de l'Adam.
- GuerlaincorePartnership on perfumed gloves (Gant du Parfumeur and Gant La Petite Robe Noire) reconnecting Guerlain with roots and ultra-femininity. Perfumer Thierry Wasser developed confidential perfuming process at Colombier leather factory in Limousin. References 1872 archives when Guerlain offered perfumed gloves, and 1613 when Louis XIII named glove makers 'Maitres Gantiers et Parfumeurs.'
- Anthony VaccarellocoreBelgian designer, La Chambre mode(s) Brussels graduate, awarded prize at Hyères Festival 2006 and ANDAM grant 2011. After two years at Fendi, launched first Paris collection in 2008. Now artistic director of Yves Saint Laurent. Expressed desire to initiate collection with young designers every year.
- Louis-Gabriel NouchiminorDesigner known for oversized volumes and architectural clothing graphics. Created collection of gloves inspired by Japanese animation film 'Akira' by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. Gloves of film's idle youth take on couture look with leather/fur/neoprene materials in black/white/red triptychs.
- Veuve Cliquot ChampagnesminorPartnership for driving gloves combining champagne house elegance with automotive glove functionality.
- Princesse Tam TamminorPartnership for leather headbands combining both brands' aesthetic sensibilities.
- L'EclaireurminorPartnership for exceptional glove creations with avant-garde concept store.
- DiorflagshipFirst collaboration with Christian Dior in the 1970s (Josie Le Royer era). Distribution license signed in 1985-1986. License ended in 2001 but Agnelle continued working with the House. Represents the cornerstone relationship that established Agnelle's haute couture credentials.
- Yves Saint LaurentflagshipPrestigious fashion house collaboration beginning in the 1980s (1970s-1980s period for other houses). Anthony Vaccarello is now artistic director of Yves Saint Laurent.
- BalenciagaflagshipMajor luxury fashion house collaboration (2014-2016 period specifically mentioned).
- LanvinflagshipLong-standing collaboration from 2002-2008 period onwards with French luxury fashion house.
- LoeweflagshipSpanish luxury fashion house collaboration from 2002-2008 period.
- GivenchyflagshipFrench luxury fashion house collaboration.
- CélineflagshipFrench luxury fashion house collaboration from 2002-2008 period.
- Azzedine AlaïaflagshipTunisian-French designer, loyal customer for 20 years. Asked Agnelle to make gloves Lady Gaga wore at 2015 Oscars. Also made gloves for Rihanna's Super Bowl appearance in 2023.
- Christian LacroixflagshipFrench fashion designer collaboration beginning in 1990s period.
- LacosteminorFrench fashion and sportswear brand collaboration from 2002-2008 period.
- ZilliminorFrench luxury menswear brand collaboration from 2002-2008 period.
- APCminorFrench fashion brand collaboration from 2002-2008 period.
- Jil SanderflagshipGerman fashion house collaboration from 1990-1997 period.
- Calvin KleinflagshipAmerican fashion house collaboration from 1990-1997 period.
- LongchampminorFrench luxury leather goods brand collaboration from 1990-1997 period.
- Le TanneurminorFrench leather goods brand collaboration from 1990-1997 period.
- CacharelminorFrench fashion brand collaboration from 1990-1997 period.
- Louis VuittonflagshipCollaboration beginning in 1990s period for launch of Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear line.
- Maud LuzonminorFashion brand collaboration from 1988 period.
- ChevignonminorFrench fashion brand collaboration from 1988 period.
- Agnès BminorFrench fashion brand collaboration from 1988 period.
- MuglerflagshipFrench fashion house collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- MontanaminorFrench fashion house (Carine Montana) collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- LancelminorFrench leather goods brand collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- Charles JourdanminorFrench luxury accessories brand collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- Phillippe ModelminorFrench footwear brand collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- Daniel HechterminorFrench fashion brand collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- RodierminorFrench fashion house collaboration from 1980-1983 period.
- Oscar de la RentaflagshipDominican-American fashion designer collaboration.
- Proenza SchoulerflagshipAmerican fashion house collaboration.
- Christopher KaneflagshipScottish fashion designer collaboration (2014-2016 period mentioned).
- JacquemusflagshipFrench fashion brand collaboration mentioned in 2025 heritage content.
- AMI ParisminorFrench fashion brand currently working with Agnelle.
- Gabriella HearstminorFashion brand currently working with Agnelle.
- Blitz MotorcyclesminorMotorcycle brand collaboration in 2017.
- DEDE (illustrator)minorIllustrator creating unique pieces by drawing directly on gloves, collaboration from 2010-2017 period.
- Galeries LafayetteflagshipMajor French department store chain. Agnelle opened stands at Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché in 1988. Galeries Lafayette organized 300 m2 exhibition in La Galerie des Galeries space in 2001 to help Sophie with company takeover.
- PrintempsflagshipMajor French department store chain where Agnelle products are sold.
- BHVcoreFrench department store (BHV Marais) where Agnelle products are sold.
- Bon MarchéflagshipPrestigious Parisian department store. Agnelle opened stands there in 1988 alongside Galeries Lafayette.
- La RedouteminorFrench mail-order and online retailer where Agnelle products are sold.
- Place des TendancesminorFrench online fashion retailer where Agnelle products are sold.
- Monnier FrèresminorFrench luxury multi-brand retailer where Agnelle products are sold.
- Art et FactsminorFrench retailer where Agnelle products are sold.
- Neiman MarcusflagshipMajor American luxury department store chain. Agnelle extended savoir-faire to United States in 2008, attracting iconic fashion houses including Neiman Marcus as retailer.
- Bergdorf GoodmanflagshipPrestigious New York luxury department store where Agnelle products are sold in the United States.
- BPCE/SP PluscorePayment services provider (Banque Populaire Caisses d'Épargne). Transactions secured by SP Plus payment system. SSL encryption technology ensures security. BPCE is a public limited company with capital of €467,226,960.
- La Poste/ColissimocoreDelivery partner for French and international shipments. Standard delivery in 2-6 days in Metropolitan France and Europe, 3-5 days worldwide. Free delivery for orders over €100.
- UPSminorExpress delivery carrier for urgent orders. 1-2 working days delivery available as premium option.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Agnelle competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Portolano: Italian heritage glove manufacturer (founded 1895) producing leather and textile gloves for men, women, and children. Comparable to Agnelle as a long-established European artisan glove maker serving fashion houses and department stores.
- Dents: Historic English glove maker founded in 1777, producing handcrafted leather gloves for men and women. Dents is the most direct comparable to Agnelle: a heritage artisan glove specialist with similar luxury positioning, traditional craftsmanship, and direct-to-consumer plus department-store distribution.
- Hestra: Swedish family-owned glove maker founded in 1936, producing leather and performance gloves across fashion and motorsports. Like Agnelle, Hestra combines artisan craftsmanship with a luxury and motorsports range and has expanded globally through premium retail partnerships.
- Roeckl: German premium glove maker founded in 1839, combining traditional craftsmanship with sport and motorsports lines. Roeckl is comparable to Agnelle in heritage, leather savoir-faire, and motorsports glove offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Hermès: Global luxury leather goods leader with a glove offering produced in its Saint-Junien-area workshops. Hermès is a broader incumbent operating across leather, ready-to-wear, and accessories; it directly overlaps with Agnelle's glove category and shares the Saint-Junien heritage geography.
- Louis Vuitton: LVMH's flagship luxury leather goods house, a historical Agnelle collaborator from the launch of LV's ready-to-wear line. Comparable as a luxury leather goods incumbent that uses artisan gloves in fashion shows and capsule collections.
- Gucci: Kering's flagship luxury house with leather goods and ready-to-wear including glove offerings. Gucci is a broader incumbent comparable as a luxury fashion house that produces and retails gloves alongside larger leather goods categories.
- Chanel: French luxury house that operates glove production through its 19M and Desrues métiers d'art subsidiaries. Chanel is an adjacent incumbent because it both competes for fashion-house glove production and was the underwriter of the 19M Prize awarded to Agnelle's collaborator.
- Dior (Maison Christian Dior): Flagship LVMH luxury house that has been an Agnelle partner since the 1970s. Dior represents both a major client relationship and a broader incumbent with its own glove and leather goods production at the LVMH scale.
- Loro Piana: Italian luxury house (now part of LVMH) specializing in cashmere and fine fibers, including cashmere-lined leather gloves. Loro Piana overlaps with Agnelle's premium cashmere-, alpaca-, and rabbit-fur-lined glove assortment and competes for similar affluent customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Agnelle
What does Agnelle do?
Agnelle is a French family-owned artisan glove-making maison founded in 1937 that manufactures and sells handcrafted leather, fabric, and fur-lined gloves for women and men, plus leather keychains made from production offcuts. Products are made in the company's Saint-Junien workshop using traditional French glove-making techniques, and the company also produces limited edition gloves in collaboration with luxury fashion houses and designers.
Is Agnelle a public or private company?
Agnelle is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Agnelle founded?
Agnelle was founded in 1937. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Agnelle based?
Agnelle is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Agnelle make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Luxury leather gloves retail is the primary driver. The others are fashion house collaborations and OEM and leather accessories (keychains).
Who are Agnelle's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Portolano, Dents, Hestra and Roeckl. Broad incumbents are Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Dior (Maison Christian Dior) and Loro Piana.
Does Agnelle have an API?
No public API is recorded for Agnelle.
What industry is Agnelle in?
Agnelle's product category is Luxury Leather Gloves & Accessories. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAFAB, Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing, with a secondary code of CRAAAJAG, Gloves & Mittens. Its NAICS code is 3169 and its SIC code is 3100.