Workers checking lace after coming out of the loom, Marescot, Calais. (Photo by Pool HAITMAN/TREAL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

Riechers Marescot was founded in Marck, Calais in 1880.

Marescot became a primary supplier of embellished lace for the haute couture industry due to their innovative designs.

Workers embroidering pieces of lace, Marescot, Calais. (Photo by Pool HAITMAN/TREAL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

This precious lace is produced on antique machines dating back to the 19th century.

MARESCOT LACE WORKROOMS (Photo by Maher Attar/Sygma via Getty Images)

In 1997, Sophie Hallette, another leading lacemaker, acquired Riechers-Marescot.

Marescot lace coat and cocktail dress, 1963 Courtesy of Archives Balenciaga, Paris

Cristobal Balenciaga, 1963

Editha Düssler in Christian Dior Haute Couture by Marc Bohan F/W 1966-67. Photo Irving Penn

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan

F/W 1966-67

Geneviève in black Marescot lace party dress by Pierre Balmain, photo by Georges Saad, 1954

Pierre Balmain, 1954

Lucas Martin Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Spring Summer 1978 Gold Marescot Brocade Lace Cape

From the Archives

Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture S/S 1978

Lucas Martin Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Spring Summer 1978 Gold Marescot Brocade Lace Cape

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