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{{short description|French fashion designer (born 1984)}}
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'''Maxime Simoens''' (born November 15, 1984, in [[Nord-Pas-de-Calais]], France) is a French [[Fashion design|designer]] who has been the artistic director of [[Paule Ka]] since 2019. He is an "invited member" of the Chamber of Parisian Couture union.▼
 
==Early life and education==
▲'''Maxime Simoens''' (born November 15, 1984 in [[Nord-Pas-de-Calais]], France) is a French designer. He is an "invited member" of the Chamber of Parisian Couture union.
Simoens was born in [[Lesquin]], near [[Lille]], in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|last=Simoens|first=Tomek Kolarski|title=Maxime Simoens|url=http://www.maximesimoens.com/|accessdate=7 March 2012}}</ref> At first inclined to pursue after filmmaking, he later deemed it too technical,. it's atAt a [[Madonna]] concert in June 2001, the ''[[Drowned World Tour]]'', he decidesdecided to make sewingfashion herhis profession. The sketches of the great couturier [[Jean Paul Gaultier]], displayed in the program, wherewere the trigger for herhis decision on his future métierprofession.▼
 
His degree in hand, Maxime went to study applied arts at the School of Conde de Lyon, then joined the Paris Union Chamber of Couture. He came first in several fashion contests. Forever marked by the power of the costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier, he decided to force open the doors of this house in order to win his first contest in the realm of accessories. In 2006, he graduated top of his class and still learning from the creators of such large homes [[Elie Saab]], [[John Galliano]] for [[Dior]] and [[Nicolas Ghesquiere]] for [[Balenciaga]].<ref>[http://www.style.com/stylefile/2011/01/26-year-old-maxime-simons-takes-on-couture/ « 26-Year-Old Maxime Simoëns Takes On Couture »] sur ''[[Style.com]]'', January 21, 2011</ref>▼
== Biography ==
Maxime Simoens was born in Lesquin, near Lille, in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|last=Simoens|first=Tomek Kolarski|title=Maxime Simoens|url=http://www.maximesimoens.com/|accessdate=7 March 2012}}</ref>
▲At first inclined to pursue after filmmaking he deemed it too technical, it's at a Madonna concert in June 2001, the Drowned World Tour, he decides to make sewing her profession. The sketches of the great couturier Jean Paul Gaultier, displayed in the program, where the trigger for her future métier.
▲His degree in hand, Maxime went to study applied arts at the School of Conde de Lyon, then joined the Paris Union Chamber of Couture. He came first in several fashion contests. Forever marked by the power of the costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier, he decided to force open the doors of this house in order to win his first contest in the realm of accessories. In 2006 he graduated top of his class and still learning from the creators of such large homes Elie Saab, John Galliano for Dior and Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga.<ref>[http://www.style.com/stylefile/2011/01/26-year-old-maxime-simons-takes-on-couture/ « 26-Year-Old Maxime Simoëns Takes On Couture »] sur ''[[Style.com]]'', January 21, 2011</ref>
 
==Career==
In search of creative independence, the desire to create his own house was quickly born. He strives to create his world free of influence and create its logo, a barcode, a nod to the consumer society. In February 2009 he was selected to Hyères Fashion Festival in April and thus presented the first 10 pieces of his first collection, an innovative vision, combining graphic design at the architectural level of the garment. His silhouettes combine structure and fluidity, and he's often compared in the press to Yves Saint Laurent, young.▼
===Maxime Simoens, 2009–2015===
The last quarter of 2011, Maxime Simoens becomes creative director of French fashion house's ready-to-wear Léonard.<ref>[http://www.lifeandstyle.com.my/personality/maxime-simoens.html « Maxime Simoëns, Creative Director of Leonard »] sur ''[[Lifeandstyle.com]]'', November 16, 2011</ref> In the Grand Palais of Paris, he presented his first collection for Leonard the 5th of March 2012.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFo8F68YBY0&feature=player_embedded « Leonard Paris Fall Winter 2012-2013, VIDEO »], March 6, 2012</ref>▼
▲In search2009, ofSimoens creativecreated independencehis own brand in 2009.<ref>Astrid Wendlandt and Pascale Denis (21 February 2013), the[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL6N0BLDIS20130221 desireLVMH tobuys createminority hisstake ownin housedesigner wasMaxime quicklySimoens] born''[[Reuters]]''.</ref> He strives to create his world free of influence and create its logo, a barcode, a nod to the consumer society. In February 2009 he was selected to [[Hyères]] Fashion Festival in April and thus presented the first 10 pieces of his first collection, an innovative vision, combining graphic design at the architectural level of the garment. His silhouettes combine structure and fluidity, and he's often compared in the press to a young [[Yves Saint Laurent, young(designer)|Yves Saint Laurent]].
 
In 2013, [[LVMH]] took a minority stake in Simoens’ own brand for an undisclosed sum.<ref>Astrid Wendlandt and Pascale Denis (21 February 2013), [https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL6N0BLDIS20130221 LVMH buys minority stake in designer Maxime Simoens] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref> That same year, the brand unveiled its first [[ready-to-wear]] collection, together with its first bag and shoes collection. His women’s label closed in 2015.<ref>Tina Isaac-Goizé (3 July 2017), [https://www.vogue.com/article/azzaro-fall-2017-couture-maxime-simoens At Azzaro, Maxime Simoëns Paves the Way for a Comeback] ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''.</ref>
== Collections ==▼
 
===Léonard, 2011–2012===
Nourishing inspiration in art, music and movies from all eras and styles, Maxime Simoens creates narrative collections each season telling a new story full of icons and strong visuals.▼
▲TheFrom last2011 quarterto of 20112012, Maxime Simoens becomesbriefly served as creative director of French fashion house's ready-to-wear Léonard.<ref>[http{{cite news |title=Rising French star Maxime Simoens appointed creative director of Leonard |url=https://www.lifeandstyle.comglobalnews.myca/personalitynews/168486/rising-french-star-maxime-simoens.html-appointed-creative-director-of-leonard/ « Maxime|access-date=Apr Simoëns29, Creative2022 Director|agency=Global ofNews Leonard|date=October »] sur ''[[Lifeandstyle.com]]'', November 1621, 2011}}</ref> In the [[Grand Palais]] ofin Paris, he presented his first collection for Leonard theon 5th of5 March 2012.<ref>[httphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFo8F68YBY0&feature=player_embedded « Leonard Paris Fall Winter 2012-2013, VIDEO »], March 6, 2012</ref>
The identity of his style is marked by the structure refining the silhouette, cuts, contrasts, embroidery, incorporating printed and put into abyss of optical illusions, organza leaves miles to be desired.
 
===Azzaro, 2017–2020===
== Events ==▼
From 2017 until 2020, Simoens was the artistic director of [[Loris Azzaro|Azzaro]],<ref>Magali Moulinet (27 March 2017), [https://www.nouvelobs.com/mode/20170327.OBS7174/qui-est-maxime-simoens-le-nouveau-directeur-artistique-d-azzaro.html Qui est Maxime Simoëns, le nouveau directeur artistique d'Azzaro ?] ''[[L'Obs]]''.</ref><ref>Tina Isaac-Goizé (3 July 2017), [https://www.vogue.com/article/azzaro-fall-2017-couture-maxime-simoens At Azzaro, Maxime Simoëns Paves the Way for a Comeback] ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''.</ref> with responsibility for the brand’s couture collections, ready-to-wear lines, and accessories for women and men; he was succeeded by [[Olivier Theyskens]].<ref>Jennifer Weil and Miles Socha (February 5, 2020), [https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/exclusive-azzaro-olivier-theyskens-artistic-director-1203462296/ EXCLUSIVE: Azzaro Taps Olivier Theyskens as Artistic Director] ''[[Women's Wear Daily]]''.</ref>
On several occasions, Maxime Simoens dressed Melanie Laurent or Astrid Berges-Frisbey.
On the fourth season of Gossip Girl (TV series), Maxime Simoens dressed the two main heroines, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester11.<ref>http://lashmagazine.blogspot.com/2011/01/maxime-simoens-wonder-kid.html « Maxime Simoens : The Wonder kid ▼
» , January 28, 2011</ref>▼
 
▲== Collections ==
In 2011, he dresses the singer Beyoncé on the cover of her album "4" the deluxe version, with one of his creations for Spring-Summer 2011-12.<ref>Jessica Michault,[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/fashion/19iht-fbeyonce19.html « For Her New Look, Beyoncé Goes Under the Radar »] in ''[[New York Times]]'' , July 18, 2011</ref>▼
▲Nourishing inspiration in art, music and movies from all eras and styles, Maxime Simoens creates narrative collections each season telling a new story full of icons and strong visuals. The identity of his style is marked by the structure refining the silhouette, cuts, contrasts, embroidery, incorporating printed and put into abyss of optical illusions, organza leaves miles to be desired.
 
▲== Events ==
▲On several occasions, Simoens dressed [[Melanie Laurent]] and [[Astrid Berges-Frisbey]]. On the fourth season of ''[[Gossip Girl (TV series)|Gossip Girl]]'', Maxime Simoenshe dressed the two main heroines, [[Blake Lively]] and [[Leighton Meester11Meester]].<ref>http://lashmagazine.blogspot.com/2011/01/maxime-simoens-wonder-kid.html « Maxime Simoens : The Wonder kid
▲» , January 28, 2011</ref>
 
▲In 2011, heSimoens dresses thedressed singer [[Beyoncé]] onfor the cover of her album "''[[4" (Beyoncé album)|4]]'', the deluxe version, with one of his creations for Spring-Summer 2011-122011–12.<ref>[[Jessica Michault]], [httphttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/fashion/19iht-fbeyonce19.html « For Her New Look, Beyoncé Goes Under the Radar »] in ''[[New York Times]]'' , July 18, 2011</ref>
 
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