Sézane
Parisian Charm with a Conscience: Conscious Select × Sézane
Founded by Morgane Sézalory in 2013 with a suitcase of vintage finds and a spare bedroom turned studio, Sézane has grown into one of the most recognised names in contemporary Parisian dressing — and one of the very few at this scale to publish its ethics as openly as its collections.
What began as a small online label built on the idea that French style should be accessible and honest has become a genuinely considered fashion brand. B Corp certified, carbon-conscious, and committed to publishing traceability data on every product it sells, Sézane operates with a transparency that is rare in fashion at this price point.
It is not without gaps — Good On You rates it Not Good Enough, citing living wage disclosure across the full supply chain as an area still to resolve. Sézane acknowledges this publicly and is working to close the distance. That honesty is itself part of why CS selected it.
The Parisian Detail — How Sézane Dresses a Woman
Relaxed tailoring with romantic touches — delicate embroidery, fluid silhouettes, and finishes that elevate daily dressing without requiring any effort. Crisp blouses that hold their shape, softly structured denim that improves with age, signature knitwear that arrives feeling already worn in. Collections that feel discovered rather than designed — as though Morgane found them somewhere and simply brought them to you.
The brand designs for longevity by instinct and by intention. Limited runs prevent overproduction. A dedicated repair programme keeps pieces in use longer. A recycling initiative handles what cannot be repaired. These are not marketing claims — they are operational commitments backed by the brand's B Corp certification and annual sustainability reporting.
Each collection is built around how a woman actually dresses — not how a runway imagines she might. The result is a wardrobe that feels cohesive, effortless, and quietly French in the way that only things made with genuine care ever do.
Why Sézane is a Consciously Selected Fashion Brand: CS Signal
Independently Certified | B Corp certified, 77% lower-impact materials including organic cotton, certified wool, and responsible viscose. Item-by-item traceability published on every product page. All boutiques powered by renewable energy. The DEMAIN programme funds educational initiatives and community projects globally. Sézane is one of the most transparent fashion brands at its scale, honest about what it has achieved and where it still falls short.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sézane
Is Sézane a sustainable brand? Sézane is B Corp certified and publishes item-by-item traceability on every product it sells. Over 77% of its materials are lower-impact, all boutiques run on renewable energy, and the brand holds Science Based Targets Initiative-aligned carbon reduction commitments. Good On You rates it Not Good Enough, citing living wage disclosure gaps — an area Sézane acknowledges and is actively addressing. It is one of the most transparent fashion brands at its price point and scale.
Who founded Sézane and where is it made? Sézane was founded by Morgane Sézalory in Paris in 2013. Production takes place in audited workshops across Europe, primarily Portugal, Italy, and France, with traceability data published per product on the brand's website.