Guide Note

Agnes B. is a French fashion designer, known for her signature clothing lines among the fashion and film industry.

Agnes B., (Agnès Troublé) graduated from École des Beaux-Arts in Versailles, and quickly landed a job at ELLE magazine as a junior editor. After two years she left ELLE in hopes of finding a fashion apprenticeship. She soon landed a job as a buy/designer for Dorothée Bis in Paris and did freelance work for Pierre d’Alby, Limitex, V de V and Eversbin.

She founded CMC (Comptoir Mondial de Creation), the parent company of Agnes B.. And in 1975 she opened her first boutique in Les Halles, soon after opening her first international store on Prince Street in New York's SoHo district.

Agnes B. collections includes men, women and children's wear, sporting and athletic wear and a maternity line. Amges takes her inspirations from everyday life, she believes that the person is more important the the clothes they are wearing. Agnes B. clothing is modern and pure with a conventional elegance, catering to all clothing tastes.

Agnes B. clothing boutiques can be found across the globe in places like London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Los Angeles, and coming soon to Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Singapore.

In 1987 agnes B. launched its perfume, "Le B Perfume" along with a skincare and cosmetics line. Agnes b. is more then just clothing, other lines include shoes, bags watches and eyewear and has created a cosmetic and beauty line especially for L'Oréal.

Fast Facts

1. Founder Agnès Troublé
2. Over 115 boutiques worldwide
3. Opened her first U.S. store in New York in 1981
4. Carries a cosmetic line