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Pyrenex: A brand at the apex

A timeless classic trusted by explorers, city dwellers and style influencers alike, the humble puffer jacket is back and looking better than ever, thanks in no small part, to industry leads like Pyrenex. A French institution set to celebrate its 160th year in production, this heritage brand is proves that youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.


Founded in the Landes region of SW France, Pyrenex is a family legacy first developed as a duvet & bedding brand via prêt à porter and finally, outerwear.

Today the brand continues to uphold the core beliefs mirrored in the French manifesto, championed by Eric Bacheré, brand managing director and proudly reflected in the company’s culture of ‘engagement, togetherness and trust’.
The Pyrenex anniversary will be a celebration of teamwork shared between customers and craftsmen – and for those that want to join in on the festivities, dates were announced in November 2018.

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1859 : The start of the adventure. The Crabos company starts its feather business, inspired by this natural material.

1943 : Marie Crabos, the founder’s wife develops a range of coats for French POW during the Second World War. Distributed by the Red Cross, this piece becomes the blueprint for the brand’s iconic down jackets.

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century birthday Capsule collection
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Pyrenex a brand at the top
"Pyrenex is a family legacy first developed as a duvet & bedding brand via prêt à porter and finally, outerwear."
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French brand Pyrenex puffer jacket
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Pyrenex goose jacket 100 years

1968 : The brand is trademarked in May as a homage to the neighbouring mountain range.

2019 : An anniversary not to be missed. 160 years on, the brand continues to climb in popularity – three years after opening its first Parisian flagship store, Pyrenex launches its new e-store with a comprehensive prêt à porter offering.

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Pyrenex Vintage puffer jacket mythic
"Pyrenex continues to operate in the South West region of Vendée, working exclusively with the best goose and duck farms across the regions of Aquitaine..."
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Pyrenex french brand for ski

Since its humble beginnings, Pyrenex has sourced the finest goose down. Once considered a byproduct from the region’s infamous foie gras industry, the luxury insulation became a coveted commodity – thanks to the Crabos family. Purveyors of comfort, the Crabos continue to refine their historical savoir- faire and techniques – passed down through each new generation.

Pyrenex continues to operate in the South West region of Vendée, working exclusively with the best goose and duck farms across the regions of Aquitaine, the Pyrenees and Poitou to provide a “Made in France” quality with high standards of traceability, animal dignity and sustainability.

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Magazine Article from LException Pyrenex Story
"Pyrenex has sourced the finest goose down. Once considered a byproduct from the region’s infamous foie gras industry, the luxury insulation became a coveted commodity."
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The story behind Pyrenex written by Juliette Vergnaud
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Kennet Puffer Jacket by Pyrenex Vintage capsule collection

Since the brand’s inception, Pyrenex has curated collections that deliver on both fashion & function. Meeting the needs of altitude explorers and urban nomads alike, the brand’s down jackets have become an essential go-to for cold weather conditions across streets and peaks.

Propelling the family brand into the world of high fashion, in 2009, designer Alexis Mabille became artistic director – creating a Premium line that was succeeded by Alexandre Vauthier, a development that now accounts for 40% of the brand’s revenue and is predicted to outperform the brand’s core duvet

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