Background
Diptyque was founded by three brilliant, kindred spirits who met through friends of friends. Christiane Gautrot, a graduate from l’Ecole des Arts Décoratifs and Desmond Knot-Leet, a painter, worked together, designing fabric and wallpaper for ultra-chic British brands. Then, they were introduced to Yves Coueslant, who had escaped an unlikely career in banking to follow his heart and work… in theatre. The three friends quickly became inseparable. In 1961, they opened an unusual boutique with a daring plan: listen to their intuition and only do what they love. Their friendship as well as their business grew, and Diptyque became the household name we’ve all come to love.
Signature Style
The art of living through the senses. Diptyque’s world is made up of powerful emotions and delicate pleasures inspired by theatre, music, painting as well as gardening, fabric, picnics and more. The founders’ creativity was fueled by their insatiable curiosity and the secret gardens they always kept in bloom. Desmond never stopped painting, Yves travelled the world with passion, Christiane had a thing for architecture…
Showstoppers
Besides their signature scented candles & fragrances, and the fascinating creations for the home, Diptyque have launched a variety of collaborative collections. The latest is “The Artist Edition,” a limited edition of works by renowned artists, including Joan Creten and Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Excerpts from Diptyque’s Story
