Portrait of Charles Bianchini

Bianchini-Férier was founded in 1888 in Lyon by designer Charles Bianchini, technician François Atuyer and financier François Férier

In 1889, their innovative silk creations were awarded the Silver Medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle, cementing their reputation in the industry.

Usine textile dite Bianchini Férier actuellement école maternelle et immeuble, © Inventaire de Lyon propriété de l'Etat et de la Ville de Lyon, Photo by Refflé, J.-M.

Their production had an important presence in the Lyon region: milling in Givors, weaving at Tour-du-Pin, and dyeing and printing in Tournon.

From 1912 to 1928, Bianchini-Férier engaged Raoul Dufy in an exclusive contract. The Fauvist-Impressionist painter had debuted his career in textile design working for Paul Poiret.

Dorian Leigh in Bianchini Férier silk floral print evening dress by Pierre Balmain, photo by P. de Harambure, 1955

From the House of Worth to Jean Paul Gaultier, Bianchini-Férier's crepes, velvets, muslins, and lamés were a first choice for haute couture houses.

Bianchini Ferier hand carved wooden fabric printing block

In 1992, the company merged with Baumann to become Tissage Baumann.

Christian Dior Haute Couture Collection, Fall-Winter 1952-53. Sophie Malgat wears a mauve faux-cut evening dress by Bianchini Ferier. Photo Philippe Pottier.

Christian Dior

F/W 1952-53

Chanel 1978

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ad 1976, Silk Fabric by Bianchini Ferier

Yves Saint Laurent

Rive Gauche

1976

Madeleine de de Rauch Obéron fabric by Bianchini Ferier 1957 ad, photo by Seeberger

Madeleine de Rauch

1957

Maison Martin Margiela

'Les Violons' by Raoul Dufy

Haute Couture S/S 2014