With “Empreintes”, Lelièvre Paris and Maison Leleu unveil a new collection of fabrics and rugs born from a close dialogue between heritage and contemporary creation. Five years after “Rétrospective”, this collaboration affirms a shared ambition: to evolve legacy through material, design, and interpretation.

Since 2018, Alexia Leleu — founder and artistic director of Maison Leleu — has developed an approach focused on the creation of original patterns and designs. Her creative process draws on a wide range of inspirations: a detail, a line, a piece of architecture, a material, or an everyday observation can become the starting point for a design. She builds new compositions with particular attention to rhythm, balance, and clarity.

The Maison’s archives remain a reference, yet serve as a subtle, occasional source — informing the creative process without constraining it. In collaboration with the Lelièvre Paris design studio, these drawings take shape through meticulous work on scale, weaves, yarns, and textures. The aim is to offer contemporary, structured textiles suited to modern uses, while preserving a strong identity. Jacquards, embroideries, chenilles, and velvets express a shared pursuit of sensuality and depth, faithful to the decorative spirit of Maison Leleu and the textile expertise of Lelièvre Paris.

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SYLVE

SYLVE reinvents a botanical motif with an Art Deco spirit. This embroidery, in refined colours, offers a subtle, warm, and timeless elegance.

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4

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NEO

NÉO is born from the meeting of two distinct patterns: a reimagined stripe and a geometry inspired by a rug. Designed by Alexia Leleu, their fusion gives rise to a unique design, where lines intertwine to create a new signature. The linen blend, combined with embroidery and cut-thread techniques, creates a soft, feather-like texture. The colour palette, echoing that of SYLVE fabric - 3271,enhances the unity and coherence of the collection.

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4

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ELDORA

ELDORA features a raised floral jacquard. In its luminous pearly or deep gilded tones, it captures the light and reveals the material's inherent nobility.

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2

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ELAN

Designed by Alexia Leleu, ÉLAN is a refined semiplain with a strong presence, distinguished by a discreet yet structuring pattern, brought to life by a horizontal vibration. The two-tone stripe, free from strict repetition, is enhanced by a blend of yarns that adds density to the material. The fabric favors subtlety over ornament, offering a contemporary and elegant reading. Suitable for upholstery, ÉLAN embodies a balanced harmony between restraint and character

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3

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INSTANT

Inspired by a wallpaper from the archives of Maison Leleu, blending tree and grid motifs, INSTANT simplifies the design into a minimalist jacquard reminiscent of bark. Soft and textured, this fauxplain fabric is available in several colours.

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Colours number

15

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BESTIA

BESTIA draws inspiration from a detail of a former fish motif, fabric LAGON - 3286, whose stripes become the starting point for a new decorative language. Featuring an Art Deco-inspired design, this clipped velvet on a jacquard ground plays with contrasting textures and depth, enhanced by metallic threads that lend a subtle shimmer.

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Colours number

6

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TANOA

TANOA's floral design, crafted with textured weaves and layered constructions, is enlivened by lustrous threads. Developed for both drapery and upholstery, it offers an elegant drape and a subtle interplay between material and motif. It is certified flame-retardant (M1).

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3

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ORIGYN

ORIGYN explores the balance between structure and organic flow: a geometric frame surrounds a free, branching central motif. Throughlayering and collage, Alexia Leleu creates a composition that is both precise and dynamic. Hand-tufted in New Zealand wool, the rug combines softness, quality, and durability.

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1

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NAYA

NAYA is built on the layering of three geometric shapes, creating a subtle rhythm and a sense of depth. This composition balances precision and dynamism. At its center, the motif draws from the BESTIA - 3276 fabric, reinterpreting an ancient fish pattern as a focal point between memory and transformation. Entirely hand-tufted in New Zealand wool, this rug combines softness, quality, and durability.

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1