If the House of DUVELLEROY survived After War although the habit of wearing fans declined in the West, it is thanks to the passion of its inheritor, who conserved pleating moulds, vintage fans, sketches for sticks, guards and leafs with the conviction to “make something out of it one day”.

Waiting to see the sleeping beauty wake anew, he contributed to the realization of several exhibits, among which one at the Paris Galliera Fashion Museum in 1985, and participated to numerous publications on DUVELLEROY.

One is passionate of brand heritage, the other has worn fans since childhood.

When Eloïse and Raphaëlle met, together they forged a dream : to resuscitate couture fans, by redeveloping one of the most important Parisian fan house. They became partners with the inheritor of the DUVELLEROY house, to give a second life to the brand by launching contemporary creations.

In parallel with its collections, DUVELLEROY has perpetuated the tradition of collaborating with some famous couture houses.

However, their greatest success was the Geografia by PTOLEMAUS published in 1597, an incredible bestseller in both the 16th and 17th centuries. Galignani eventually reissued multiple editions.

At the end of the 17th century, Giovanni Antonio Galignani, born near Brescia, left an economically declining Venice for London, and shortly after, Paris, where he opened in 1801, on rue Vivienne, not only a bookshop, but also a reading room specialized in the English language, while continuing his publishing business. In addition, there was the creation of Galignani’s Messenger, a daily newspaper and reference point for the English-speaking community on the Continent. Some of the greatest English authors of the time contributed to the newspaper, and their books were also published by Galignani (Byron, Wordsworth, Thackeray, Scott…). Galignani then settled in 1856 at rue de Rivoli, which remains the current address.

Upon his death in 1882, William Galignani left the company to his nephew, Charles Jeancourt-Galignani, whose direct descendants still own it today. The newspaper and the publishing house were discontinued at the beginning of the 20th century, but the bookshop continued to thrive. Not allowed to stock English editions during the German occupation, André Jeancourt-Galignani opened a section devoted to art books. Since the post-war period, the Fine Arts Department has been an undeniable success.

Today, faithful to tradition, Galignani continues to provide optimal service to demanding clients. Galignani booksellers, with their selection of Anglo-American books, French and International Fine Arts departments, appeal to some of the most curious, needless to say, cultivated, readers in the French capital… and beyond.

If you don’t find the book you need on one of the many beautiful hardwood shelves (dating back to the 1930s…) a specialized service can order it, even if it’s out of print, and ship it all over the world.

Don’t be mistaken! a concept Store might not be of the most appealing, but you will appreciate this cozy place, where 1500m2 are dedicated to fashion and dwelling. Choose the way you want it: Have a look at the French canteen, sit at the verdant terrace, or find peace in the Café, surrounded by bookshelves and often deserted, you will like it here.

…And don’t forget to taste the cakes!

Amateur of interior design, here is where you should go. You will most certainly be in your element and find something that tickles your fancy…

Most certainly, you’ll wish you could buy the entire shop, but it’s also the perfect place to find design gifts to bring back as a souvenir of Paris.