Every MAES Paris object begins with a material.
Its surface, its weight, its resistance, its ability to hold a line — each quality matters. We choose materials for the way they feel, the way they perform, and the meaning they carry.
Upcycled leathers from dormant luxury stocks and next-generation plant-based alternatives are approached with the same discipline. Not as opposites, but as different expressions of one standard: beauty, integrity and permanence.
A noble material already in existence, selected for its quality and given a new purpose.
Future-facing materials developed from natural sources, chosen for their texture, durability and refinement.
Touch. Structure. Character. Responsibility.
A material must seduce the senses, support the architecture of the object, and meet our requirements for durability and origin. Only then can it become part of MAES Paris.
Our approach to materials is guided by restraint: choosing carefully, producing intentionally, and seeking better solutions without turning progress into a slogan.
Detailed notes on impact and components are available for those who wish to look further.