Seward was born in Argentina in 1969, where her father was an Argentine diplomat who worked as an economic advisor.[1] She grew up in London before moving to Paris at age 12 with her mother.[2] She studied at Studio Berçot.
In 2012, Seward designed a collection of jewelry for Swarovski.[5] She also designed the costumes for the musical "Les Parapluies du Cherbourg" at Théâtre du Châtelet.[6]
The high-end ready-to-wear line aims to make its vision of 1970s-inspired luxury accessible,[8] redefining and exacerbating classic femininity.[9][10]
"The 1970s fascinate me because they never get old," Seward told L'Express. "Women were at once strong and sensual, elegant without being trendy. This equilibrium has never been attained since."[11]
What was once scoffed at as bourgeois should once again become desirable. For example, Seward offers jeans embroidered with the client's name.[12]
Two Vanessa Seward boutiques opened in Paris in 2015: the first at 10 Rue d'Alger in the 1st arrondissement de Paris, another at 7 Boulevard des Filles-du-Calvaire, as well as an online shop. A third storefront opened in 2016 at 171 Boulevard Saint-Germain.[13] In early 2017, a fourth store opened its doors in London. All stores were designed by architect Laurent Deroo.
Personal life
Vanessa Seward is married to Corsican-born musician, composer, record producer, and director, Bertrand Burgalat, founder of the record label Tricatel.[14] He assists with the sound production of the brand.
