AN EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEY

A leading pioneer in the Canadian fashion scene, Marie Saint Pierre remains at the top of her game after her 30-year journey. A remarkable achievement in a domain that today rejects what it adored yesterday. Throughout her career, Marie Saint Pierre received numerous awards, grants and rewards for her creations, her entrepreneurial spirit and her commitment to the community. In 2007, she received the Knight of the National Order of Quebec, and it’s the title of Knight of the National Order of Canada and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal that is awarded to her in 2012. The first fashion designer to be admitted to the Arts Academy of Canada. In 2015, she received the Outstanding Achievement Award and in 2018 the Designer of the Year in Women's Fashion from the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. This year, she will receive the Meritorious Service Medal awarded to her by the Governor General of Canada.

OUTSTANDING CREATIONS

A style recognizable by its graphic and linear effects, Maison Marie Saint Pierre collections use luxurious fabrics and a confection organized around research and development. Each creation, resulting from a real reflection of the fabrics, is a vision of the future. Added in recent years was a men’s capsule, an accessories and furniture collection, as well as perfumes and candles. The Maison Marie Saint Pierre also creates home and fashion accessories that fit perfectly into her collections thanks to her rigor, her attention to detail and her relentless pursuit of excellence.

LOCAL CRAFTMANSHIP

Located in Montreal’s Garment District on Chabanel street, the studio offers a space of
25 000 square feet, Maison Marie Saint Pierre currently employs a team of artisans
working in close collaboration with local manufacturers. All clothes are entirely created,
designed and fabricated in Montreal. The 502 Atelier is a space entirely dedicated to the
production. Created in a atelier with a team of over 60 people, the collections are
available in its flagship boutiques located in Montreal, Miami, online and in over 70
points luxury ready-to-wear points of sale across North America.

COLLABORATIONS

The Maison has had the privilege of working with various industries and brands during its development. Outfits for the BRATZ dolls. Marie Saint Pierre dresses Lara Croft, the main character and heroine of Tomb Raider from the Montreal giant UBISOFT. Next was a partnership with the Canadian retailer REITMANS that led to the creation of two capsule collections of dresses meant for a wider audience in 2011. Distributed throughout Canada, these collections were sold out in only a few hours. The Maison signs an exclusive furniture collection with manufacturers RE-NO, they offer several pieces perfectly graphic and sculptural to design lovers. In 2018, a new collaboration is announced with SHAN swimsuits, highlighting the craftsmanship and expertise of these two Canadian powerhouses under the name brand MSP • SHAN.

A COMMITTED WOMAN

Marie Saint Pierre seldom misses an opportunity to represent her city, Montreal city of design. The metropolis is at the heart of the brand since its clothes are created, designed and fabricated there for over 30 years. Marie Saint Pierre is also extremely involved in the evolution of fashion in Quebec : President of the Quebec Designer’s Association (CCMQ) in 2011, she is also the instigator of the CABINET ÉPHÉMÈRE, which invites local designers to showcase their creations as part of a nomadic boutique. Marie Saint Pierre involves herself in social issues, with women and children causes being particularly of importance to her. In 2004, the fund SOUS ZERO was set up. Not only did it provide new and warm clothing for more than 5000 children, but it also improved and supported their self-esteem. Additionally, she is on the board of directors for the MU society, which, by creating murals that are anchored in local communities, aim to trigger a social transformation to turn Montreal into an open-air art gallery.

Timeline

A leading pioneer in the Canadian fashion industry, Marie Saint Pierre is an established fashion designer known for her creations, entrepreneurial spirit and engagement in the community. Her style embraces graphic and linear effects, combining luxurious fabrics and state of the art workmanship.

2018

Participates at the FMD talk : Luxury Place in Montreal at the festival mode and design
Reiceved the award of ‘Womenwear Designer of the year’ at CAFA’s 5th annual Gala
Designs a line of accessories in collaboration with the Montreal brand LLY ATELIER

2017

Becomes the subject of a book entitled Maison Marie Saint Pierre, en 30 tableaux, written by journalist Madeleine Goubau.
Inducted as the first fashion designer to be inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

2016

Becomes the subject of a documentary film entitled Revealing Marie Saint Pierre; Recipient of Miami Fashion Festival Founder's Award; Received a nomination for Best Documentary at the largest fashion film festival in the world held in London, England
Gives Elle a conference at C2MTL
Gives a conference at prestigious event Women Of Influence
Launches a Capsule Collection for men

2015

Winner of Outstanding Achievement Award at the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards

2014

Designs Habitat, a complete range of furniture and home accessories in collaboration with Meubles RE-NO
Gives a lecture at prestigious C2MTL
Collaborates with ceramist Pascale Girardin for the packaging and design of the perfumes

2013

Featured in Femme de Parole, a book from Châtelaine describing life lessons of 45 remarquable women in Quebec
Awarded Chevalier de l’Ordre du Tate Vin in Burgundy, France since she is a prominent figure in the fashion field
Member of the GTM, a group selected by the Quebec Finance Minister to study and consult on the fashion industry in Quebec.
President of Conseil des Créateurs de Mode du Quebec (association of Quebec Designers)
Instigator of the Cabinet Éphémère, a recurrent Pop-Up and Nomad store showcasing a curated group of designers

2012

Receives the prestigious Order of Canada and is awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Website is recognized for design and wins a critically-acclaimed NUMIX award
Asked to envision and create the interior design of one of Jean Houde's model home’s
Partneres once again with Reitmans to create a second capsule collection, Marie Saint Pierre pour Reitmans

2011

Creates exclusive capsule collection Marie Saint Pierre for Reitmans
Launches Les Carnets de Marie, a brand blog to highlight inspiration and design behind the collections
Selected to showcase at The Gallery, Berlin’s most prestigious trade show

2010

Launches Eaux de Parfum B & C, a luxury fragrance collection, created exclusively in Paris
Appears as an expert judge during season two of La Collection, the French version of Project Runway (USA)
Selected to showcase at Tranoï, a well-curated and highly-respected trade show in Paris
Awarded Personality of the Year by SIDIM 2010, the Montreal Interior Design Show

2009

Appears as an expert judge for La Collection, the French version of Project Runway (USA)
Launches a highly-anticipated Wedding Collection, with over 30 interchangeable designs
Creates signature collection for Hôtel Le Germain Montreal, including exclusive bedding, pillows and throws

2008

Awarded first prize by Virtually Fashionable, and outfitted Lara Croft, the leading heroine character in Tomb Raider
Recipient of the INTÉRIEURS / FERDIE 2008 Award for newly-launched boutique at Rockland shopping center
Selected by the prestigious Prêt-à-Porter Paris to showcase her collection in Paris

2007

Received honorary knighthood by Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Québec for her achievements in Canada’s fashion industry
Created a second highly-anticipated collection for the Bratz franchise

2006

Awarded Woman of Distinction in the entrepreneurship category by the YWCA
Awarded Business Woman of the Year by the Consumers’ Choice Award
Launched Behind the Scenes FashionTM Collection, a limited-edition collection for the Bratz franchise

2005

Invited by the Furriers Guild of Canada to present a capsule fur collection at New York’s 7th on Sixth event

2004

Hosts third annual fundraiser fashion show for SOUS ZERO and clothed over 100 children with winter coats and necessities
Invited by Mayor of Montreal to work as a mentor to Montreal’s young entrepreneurs

2003

Recognized with the Rare Pearl distinction by The Montreal Board of Trade for her involvement in the Canadian community
Hosts benefit fashion show for La Dauphinelle and raised nearly $100,000 for abused women and children
Launches the Saint Pierre Accessories label for active women on-the-go
Invited to present Spring 2004 collection in Heringsdorf, Germany

2002

Winner of the Jean-Marie Gauvreau Prize at the Salon des Métiers d’Art du Québec
Named Personality of the Week by La Presse

2001

Winner of Mode en Direct’s Jury Prize, organised by the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art during ArtCité
Invited to design uniforms for Montreal’s orchestral performance of I Musici
Launches new innovative retail concept space in Toronto, part showroom and part living space
Featured in Femmes Accomplies, a book dedicated to acknowledging the achievements of women in Quebec

2000

Launches Hybrid Collection of multifunctional accessories that bridge bodywear and womenswear
Invited to design the uniforms for The Museum of Contemporary Art in Montreal

1999

Showcased at the Exhibition Printemps-Québec France at the Palais de la Découverte
Presents her collection at the Usine C in collaboration with French designer Élisabeth de Senneville
Collaborates with Fashion Foundation Matinée to exhibit her Spring-Summer collection

1998

Successfully launched new boutique in Yorkville, Toronto
Receives special recognition for the positive economic impact her boutique brought to the Quarier du Musée during Commerce Design Montréal

1997

Successfully launches new boutique in downtown Montreal
Invited to participate in the A.P.D.M.Q. Fashion Show
Contributes to Le Musée de la Civilisation in Quebec City, where her curated showcase of vintage clothing is still on display
Participates in the publication of Entretiens avec Marie Saint Pierre, written by Pâquerette Villeneuve

1996

Invited to design the uniforms of Le Musée du Québec
Showcases her collection for the first time during New York Fashion Week
Recipient of the Yorkdale Shopping Center Canadian Designer Award of Distinction
Participated in the Fall Foward exhibition at Toronto’s Design Exchange, which showcased the excellence of Canadian fashion designers
Serves as jury member for the Smirnoff International Fashion Contest

1995

First Canadian designer to showcase her work at Collections Créateurs in Paris
Elected Personality of the Week by La Presse
Elected Vidal Sassoon Buyer’s Choice Designer of the Year

1994

Awarded Elle Québec’s Designer of the Year
Elected Personality of the Week by La Presse
Profiled extensively in Le Devoir

1993

Recipient of Griffe d’Or Award, for best fashion collection in Quebec
Received a bursary from the Fondation Mode Matinée Ltée
Collections are sold in Paris’ fine boutiques: L’Eclaireur, Victoire, Absinthe

1992

Invited to showcase her collection in Singapore
Chosen by Front Runner TV show (USA) as one of the great personalities of Montreal

1991

Launches new boutique in Old Montreal

1990

Awarded the Woolmark Award
Bronze medalist, among 250 attendees, at the Mécène Award Contest in Los Angeles
Chosen by Montréal to represent womenswear during the Montréal Top Mode campaign

1989

First Quebecer to be selected to show her work at Coterie, a New York womenswear trade show

1988

Creates first ready-to-wear collection

1987

As a graduate from LaSalle College, Marie Saint Pierre received one of the two grants awarded by the Montréal Fashion Group to the most promising graduates in Montreal