Tweed 'Malhia Kent' Cherished by Chanel: A Tour of the Atelier with Artistic Director, Eve Corrigan

We went to see the tweed of Malhia Kent, packed with abundant creativity and technique.

The office and atelier are located in Villa Labrouste, a building on the border of Paris and Neuilly-sur-Seine. Arriving at the neoclassical mansion, passing through the golden-colored horse-chestnut-lined streets in the late autumn drizzle, Eve Corrigan, the president and artistic director of Malhia Kent, greeted us with a smile.

Malhia Kent is a French fabric manufacturer founded in 1987 by a woman named Michele Kent. Its vibrant tweeds are used in numerous luxury maisons, including Chanel. Eve took over its atelier. We had a chance to hear about the history of Malhia Kent and Eve herself.

The Beginnings of Malhia Kent that Attracted Chanel

The maison named 'Malhia Kent' was started by a craft-loving student studying law named Michelle Sorano. 'Malhia' is Michelle's nickname, and 'Kent' is Sorano's surname after marrying. Thus, it was named 'Malhia Kent'.