Guy Laroche launched his eponymous line in 1957, producing his first ready to wear collection in 1961. Renowned for its refined tailoring and elegant, contemporary shapes it is no surprise that such fashion luminaries as Angelo Tarlazzi, Michel Klein and Albert Elbaz have each held the position of head designer at the label. As of 2007 the label has been under the artistic direction of Marcel Marongiu, whose clean lines and delicate layering exude contemporary Parisian chic.