AMIS GARRIGUE

Amis Garrigue initiated her career in 2002 as a fashion stylist, immediately working with an elite team who’s a primary focus was on fashion campaigns, editorials and advertising.

Following this creative path, Amis’s love for accessories brought her to begin a limited edition line of handbags under, Garrigue & Jarossay. Exhibiting the innovative handbag collection in both Paris and New York alongside elite ready to wear and accessory designers landed Amis world acclaim. The first collection of Garrigue and Jarossay handbags sold at the fashion Mecca Kirna Zabette in New York and continued its success worldwide in a variety of fashion forward specialty and department stores.

Shortly after, Amis received the Fashion Group International award for the Rising Star in accessories.

Subsequently, Amis collaborated with Jason Wu, designing and managing the development of handbags for his Spring 2007 collection. Amis was then appointed the design director of Judith Leiber in 2009. During this time Amis envisioned and created a modern collection of accessories for the next generation of Judith Leiber women.

In 2011, Amis Garrigue left her creative role at Judith Leiber to accompany her long time friend and colleague, Nicholas Kirkwood, in a consultancy role for Italian Heritage brand Pollini.

During this period, Amisse Creative Consulting (ACC) was created with a long-term mission to assist both domestic and international luxury and contemporary fashion houses. With a focus on creative direction and design, strategic growth initiatives, new concept development and brand identity development. Amisse Creative Consulting maximized their potential success throughout accessories, bags, shoes, jewelry and smaller leather goods.

The company is based in New York and London and has a client list including both emerging and established fashion brands such as: Nicholas Kirkwood, Pollini, J Mendel, Philip Treacy, Judith Leiber, Atelier Swarovski, Nicole Miller, Rebecca Minkoff and Jason Wu. The most recent partnership being with; Elie Saab Paris, Amis Garrigue has been appointed the artistic and commercial director of accessories at Elie Saab Paris to help build a prominent accessory business within the luxury market.

Amisse Creative Consulting works across creative direction, design, growth and position strategy, merchandising, development, sourcing, marketing, industry research, brand presence and price point analysis.

Through her talent and experience Amis Garrigue has positioned herself not only as one of the most versatile and innovative designers in the industry, but also established herself as one of today’s premier accessory designers. Handbags, shoes and jewelry are the driving force of the luxury market, with most of the desirable pieces being designed by Amis. For the last two decades, Amis has been quietly developing beautiful accessories for all the best labels.

Founder Amis Garrigue’s unique experience and extensive background in both the contemporary and luxury sector has provided the company with an in-depth understanding of the fashion industry. Based in New York and London, Amisse Creative Consulting recognized the need for a professional consulting service within fashion, accessory, luxury and contemporary industries. With a vibrant career spanning over ten years, Amis Garrigue is widely regarded as a pre-eminent accessory designer and creative consultant for luxury brands across Europe and the USA.