Lou de Bètoly is a Berlin-based label founded by the French designer. After graduating in fashion design in Paris in 2006, de Bètoly worked for Jean Paul Gaultier before settling in Berlin to create her own label. Lou de Bètoly combines elegance with extravagance, fragility with chaos, innovation with nostalgia, with a strong focus on sustainability through upcycling and local artisanal production. The label works exclusively with vintage and dead stock textiles sourced from flea markets and partners in Europe. These are meticulously reworked by the designer herself and transformed from waste material into unique haute couture pieces. Traditional techniques such as embroidery, knitting, draping and weaving are combined with a forward-thinking sensibility for contemporary aesthetics. The label also offers repairs and bespoke pieces – seen on celebrities such as Dua Lipa, Rosalía and Beyoncé.