It doesn't come as surprise that the Paris-based duo Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant took home this year’s ANDAM First Collection prize for their breakout label, Coperni Femme. The designers have joined two seemingly opposing elements—classic French silhouettes and futuristic materials—to create something light-footed, graceful, but absolutely exquisite. Something a Bullett writer once described as "Gattaca and Ghesquière," combined.
Meyer and Vaillant met when both were studying at the Mod'Art International school and have become partners in every sense of the word: in business, in creativity, and in life. (Yes, they're not only talented, but incredibly charming and attractive—leading to more than a few fashion voices to draw parallels to the Proenza Schouler boys.) The brand’s name itself is an unexpected joining of two figures that suggests a methodical aspect balancing with an evocative concept: “Coperni,” after astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, and “Femme,” the French word for woman.
This Fall/Winter ’14 collection, exclusive to Opening Ceremony, is defined by sophisticated forms shaped from high-tech fabrics and textiles, exuding a quintessentially feminine Parisian essence. The Molleton Sweater takes a classic, crisp white pullover and covers it with wavelength-like dimensional ridges all along the front, elevating the piece to a work of art that would fit right in at the Centre Pompidou. The Patchwork Coat and Cut-Out Mini Skirt both feature subtle slitting techniques, pairing as an ensemble that echoes Henry Matisse’s artistry. There's no doubt, however, that this collection caters to the forward-thinking, modern woman.
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Gauffre Turtleneck in white ![]()
Classic Flared Suit Pants in navy ![]()
Patchwork Sleeveless Coat in light grey ![]()
Short-Sleeve Top in red ![]()
Cut-Out Mini Skirt in light grey ![]()
Meyer and Vaillant met when both were studying at the Mod'Art International school and have become partners in every sense of the word: in business, in creativity, and in life. (Yes, they're not only talented, but incredibly charming and attractive—leading to more than a few fashion voices to draw parallels to the Proenza Schouler boys.) The brand’s name itself is an unexpected joining of two figures that suggests a methodical aspect balancing with an evocative concept: “Coperni,” after astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, and “Femme,” the French word for woman.
This Fall/Winter ’14 collection, exclusive to Opening Ceremony, is defined by sophisticated forms shaped from high-tech fabrics and textiles, exuding a quintessentially feminine Parisian essence. The Molleton Sweater takes a classic, crisp white pullover and covers it with wavelength-like dimensional ridges all along the front, elevating the piece to a work of art that would fit right in at the Centre Pompidou. The Patchwork Coat and Cut-Out Mini Skirt both feature subtle slitting techniques, pairing as an ensemble that echoes Henry Matisse’s artistry. There's no doubt, however, that this collection caters to the forward-thinking, modern woman.
Shop all Coperni Femme here
Gauffre Turtleneck in white 
Classic Flared Suit Pants in navy 
Patchwork Sleeveless Coat in light grey 
Short-Sleeve Top in red 
Cut-Out Mini Skirt in light grey