In ELLE.com's Office Hours series, Morgane Sézalory, the founder of Sézane, opens up about her first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. Sézalory started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 17 by setting up an eBay store, where she sold beautifully curated vintage pieces. She quickly realized her talent for finding beauty anywhere and decided to establish her own brand.
While studying political science, Sézalory had a passion for vintage fashion and wanted to make a meaningful impact on the world. She managed to combine her love for fashion with philanthropy by creating DEMAIN, a program that supports equal access to culture and education.
Sézane's humble beginnings trace back to Sézalory's early days of working for herself and curating vintage finds. Combining her eye for beauty with online selling, Sézalory laid the foundation for what would eventually become the French fashion empire, Sézane.
When discussing French-girl style, Sézalory emphasizes its natural and effortless aesthetic. According to her, French women have a certain charm and can make even the simplest outfit look beautiful. However, she also believes in empowering women to express their own unique style and feel free in her brand.
Sézalory's proudest career achievement is the creation of Les Composantes, an expansion into the home category that includes tableware and stationary. Despite her success, she remains unsatisfied and constantly strives to improve. Sézalory's creative nature ensures that she always looks for new ways to innovate and make Sézane a global phenomenon.
Through her journey, Sézalory has learned the importance of being her own boss and giving back to society. She remains driven to create a brand that is not only stylish but also socially conscious, making a positive impact in the fashion industry and beyond.
