Ester Manas & Balthazar Delepierre
Designers, Ester Manas
The co-founders of boundary-pushing, Brussels-based Ester Manas have made waves at Paris Fashion Week and beyond for their body-hugging, size-inclusive designs.
Ester Manas and Balthazar Delepierre are the co-founders and creative directors of fashion label Ester Manas, a brand celebrated for its pioneering approach to inclusive fashion and sustainability. Their work stands out in the often exclusive world of Parisian fashion, where they have garnered acclaim for designing collections that empower women of all shapes and sizes, pushing forward a conversation on inclusivity that is still rare in the industry.
After winning the prestigious Galeries Lafayette prize at the Hyères festival in 2018, the duo officially launched their brand in 2019. A year later, the label was shortlisted for the LVMH Prize and in 2023 it was awarded the ANDAM special prize for its work as a sustainable and inclusive fashion brand.
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