JEAN GAILLARD

What JEAN GAILLARD does

Jean Gaillard is a French men's fashion retailer headquartered in Montpellier, operating as a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) with €500,000 in registered capital and 6 employees. Founded in 1969 as a bespoke tailoring specialist (sur-mesure) for suits, workwear and ceremonial attire, the company has evolved over five decades into a hybrid retail operation combining a single physical boutique near Place de la Comédie with an e-commerce storefront at store.jeangaillard.com.

The product portfolio spans three core categories: Prêt-à-Porter (ready-to-wear including pants, jackets, polos, shirts, suits and outerwear), Chaussures (footwear from sneakers to formal shoes), and Accessoires (candles, cufflinks, belts, hats, socks, ties, scarves and small leather goods). Jean Gaillard is an authorized distributor of over 25 luxury designer brands including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Moncler, Amiri, AMI Paris, Off-White, Palm Angels, Casablanca, Acne Studios, Stone Island, Kenzo and Paul Smith, alongside its heritage bespoke tailoring service and gift cards ranging from €50 to €500. Price points span €55 for entry accessories to €2,250 for premium outerwear, with an outlet channel offering up to 70% discounts.

Revenue is generated through one-time retail transactions in-store and online, plus professional-service fees from bespoke commissions. The company ships nationwide in France and across Europe via DPD, supports click-and-collect at the Montpellier boutique, and offers Klarna installment payments alongside Stripe and Credit Agricole card processing. Customer acquisition relies on email newsletters (10% first-order incentive), Facebook and Instagram organic presence, and in-store foot traffic. No external funding, acquisitions, or institutional ownership are disclosed.

Name

JEAN GAILLARD

Legal name

JEAN GAILLARD

Website

https://store.jeangaillard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jean Gaillard is a Montpellier-based French menswear retailer founded in 1969, combining heritage bespoke tailoring with e-commerce distribution of over 25 luxury designer brands to affluent male consumers across France and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Men's Fashion Retail

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Bridal & Occasionwear (CRAAAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special-Occasion & Formalwear Department Stores (CRAGAGAG), Luxury Leather Goods & Handbags (CRAKAFAB), Dress & Formal Footwear Retail (CRAAADAC)

Keywords

• Luxury menswear retail
• Bespoke tailoring services
• Designer fashion distribution
• Ready-to-wear clothing
• Men's fashion accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Fashion Sales: Jean Gaillard generates revenue through retail sales of luxury men's fashion items including ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and accessories from curated designer brands. Sales occur both in-store and via e-commerce, with standard one-time transaction pricing.
2. Bespoke Tailoring Services: The company offers bespoke tailoring services for suits, ceremonies, and special occasions, crafting custom garments for clients. This represents a high-value service revenue stream with personalized consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JEAN GAILLARD is a luxury men's fashion boutique that sells ready-to-wear clothing, footwear, and accessories from a curated selection of 25+ designer brands (including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Amiri, Moncler, Off-White, and Stone Island) alongside bespoke custom tailoring services for suits, ceremony attire, and work clothing. The company operates through a single flagship boutique in Montpellier and a nationwide e-commerce platform with delivery and click-and-collect options.

Product overview

Jean Gaillard is a luxury men's fashion retailer based in Montpellier, France, established in 1969. The company operates a dual business model combining bespoke custom tailoring services (Sur-Mesure) as its heritage foundation with distribution of luxury and designer fashion brands. The product portfolio includes Prêt-à-Porter (ready-to-wear clothing), Chaussures (footwear), and Accessoires (accessories) across 25+ luxury brands including SAINT LAURENT, BALENCIAGA, AMIRI, AMI PARIS, MONCLER, OFF-WHITE, PALM ANGELS, CASABLANCA, ACNE STUDIOS, STONE ISLAND, KENZO, MARANT, GOLDEN GOOSE, AUTRY, and PAUL SMITH. The company also offers gift cards and operates an outlet section with discounted items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jean Gaillard Custom Tailoring (Sur-Mesure) Bespoke custom tailoring services for men's suits, work attire, and ceremonial wear, including custom cuts, lapel widths, and premium fabric selections from fine wools to linens. The service is targeted at men seeking perfectly fitted ceremony attire and custom-made garments.
• Luxury Fashion Distribution Distribution of luxury and designer fashion brands for men, including SAINT LAURENT, BALENCIAGA, AMIRI, AMI PARIS, MONCLER, OFF-WHITE, PALM ANGELS, CASABLANCA, ACNE STUDIOS, STONE ISLAND, KENZO, MARANT, GOLDEN GOOSE, AUTRY, PAUL SMITH, MACKAGE, CALA, and over 25 other luxury brands. Targeted at affluent male consumers and designer brand enthusiasts.
• Prêt-à-Porter (Ready-to-Wear) Ready-to-wear clothing assortment including pants, jeans, parkas, jackets, polos, T-shirts, sweaters, shorts, shirts, suits, and coats from luxury designer brands. Targeted at consumers seeking premium ready-to-wear menswear.
• Chaussures (Footwear) Luxury footwear including sneakers, formal shoes, and casual slippers from designer brands. Targeted at consumers seeking premium designer footwear.
• Accessoires (Accessories) Luxury accessories including candles, diffusers, cufflinks, belts, hats, caps, socks, ties, pocket squares, scarves, bags, small leather goods, and beach towels. Targeted at consumers seeking designer accessories to complement their wardrobe.
• Jean Gaillard Gift Cards Physical gift cards available in denominations from €50 to €500, valid for use in the Jean Gaillard physical boutique. Targeted at customers purchasing gifts for friends, family, or special occasions.
• Outlet/Soldes Discounted outlet assortment with sales reaching up to 70% off on brands including AMI PARIS, GOLDEN GOOSE, AUTRY, MONCLER, AXEL ARIGATO, and STONE ISLAND. Targeted at price-conscious luxury consumers seeking marked-down designer items.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SSENSE: Canadian-based luxury multi-brand e-commerce retailer with a strong menswear focus, carrying many of the same designer brands (Amiri, Casablanca, Off-White, Stone Island). Comparable in curated luxury menswear curation and contemporary luxury positioning.
• 24S (LVMH): Multi-brand luxury e-commerce platform owned by LVMH, carrying menswear and womenswear from premium designer brands. Comparable as a multi-brand luxury distributor with a strong French customer base, though 24S operates pure-play online at much larger scale.
• Mr Porter: Global luxury menswear multi-brand e-commerce retailer carrying brands like Moncler, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stone Island and Amiri. Directly comparable in curated luxury menswear assortment and customer demographic, though operating at global scale online-only.
• The Kooples: French luxury contemporary fashion brand and retailer with a strong menswear line, operating through own boutiques and e-commerce across France. Comparable in targeting affluent male customers seeking premium fashion, though The Kooples sells its own label rather than curating third-party brands.
• Balibaris: French menswear brand combining own-label tailored and casualwear with multi-brand distribution through its own boutiques and e-commerce. Comparable as a French menswear specialist with both ready-to-wear and tailoring offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Farfetch: Global luxury fashion marketplace connecting boutiques and brands with consumers worldwide. Comparable as a distribution channel for the same luxury designer brands Jean Gaillard carries, and a potential partner or competitor depending on strategy.
• Le Bon Marché: Iconic Parisian luxury department store (LVMH-owned) carrying a broad assortment of the same designer brands. Comparable as a luxury multi-brand physical retailer serving affluent French customers, though at much broader scale and with a wider assortment.

Others

• Moncler: One of the key brands Jean Gaillard distributes. Listed as a peer because Moncler's direct-to-consumer expansion directly affects Jean Gaillard's wholesale economics and assortment availability.
• Saint Laurent (Kering): Anchor brand in Jean Gaillard's assortment and a primary destination for the same male luxury customer. Relevant as both a supplier and a competitor for end-customer mindshare.

Regional players

• Smets Concept Store: Luxury multi-brand boutique in Luxembourg carrying similar designer menswear brands including Amiri, Casablanca, and Stone Island. Comparable as a single-location luxury multi-brand boutique model, though serving a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JeanGaillardMontpellier
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeangaillard_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jean-gaillard-sarl

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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