In the midst of Paris Fashion Week, luxury French fashion house PATOU foreshadows its highly-anticipated fall/winter 2025 runway show with a glamorous and expressive film: Tell Me More. Energized by the latest chic collection, which will be unveiled on January 26, PATOU here returns to its enduring passion for the magic of French cinema.
Acclaimed Creative Director Guillaume Henry joined forces with ardent friends of the maison, Director and writer Rhys Raiskin and actor-producer Pauline Chalamet, in paying homage to a parade of cherished and stylish films such as Cléo de 5 à 7 (1962) to Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie (1972). Rooted in unsentimental storytelling, unearthing the rich tones and textures of everyday life, the resulting work of art is a pure treasure of filmmaking, fashion, and fellowship.
PATOU Features Stars Irène Jacob, Pauline Chalamet, and More
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“Guillaume draws much of his inspiration from French cinema, which is how we first connected—through our shared love of the classics,” said Raiskin. “We set out to create a piece that feels both cinematic and natural where the clothes seamlessly belong, rather than a film that focuses solely on fashion.”
“Guillaume draws much of his inspiration from French cinema,”
Rhys Raiskin
Filmed in the City of Light, welcoming all its inherent charm and mystery, the captivating piece was co-produced by Gummy Films and Solab Films with Nicolas Tiry. Tell Me More features outstanding and diverse actors Pauline Chalamet, Lily Taïeb, Ruth Negga, and Irène Jacob. Balancing the softness and strength of PATOU femininity, each character embodies eternal grace, originality, and conviction in every magnetic scene.
“Tell Me More” Released in Three Chapters
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“PATOU has a long history of artistic collaborations (take Jean Patou and Josephine Baker!) and it was a privilege to be able to work with them on Tell Me More,” said Chalamet. “I’m grateful to have been given the space to combine three things I love: friends, film, and fashion.”
“PATOU has a long history of artistic collaborations (take Jean Patou and Josephine Baker!),”
Pauline Chalamet
In this vein, PATOU establishes a new dawn of ideating and advancing cinematic endeavors alongside its divine collections. Tell Me More will be released in three chapters, and can be viewed across platforms on the house’s main site, YouTube channel, and Instagram.
Uniting Diverse Creatives for a Poetic Film on Femininity
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The creative prowess continues in each alluring chapter with Director of Photography Inès Tabarin, Production Designer Cécile Hurlé, and Editor Manu Coutant, as well as Costume Designer Pauline Jacquard, Hair Stylist Ben Mignot, and Makeup Artist Khela.
Set to the radiant music of Jérémy Ben Ammar, Part 1, Pauline draws together a wise tarot card reader and curious protagonist, with enchanting garments and jewelry imparting the light and dark of each character’s journey thus far. Part 2, Lily continues the tale with a new young woman awaiting revelations on her romantic future, finding protection within an elegant onyx beret and fairy-tale-like crimson jacket. Finally, Part 3, Ruth fills the sensual and shadowy room with a life-changing invitation from PATOU.
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