Femme FRNCH 〰️ Meet Renata
My name is Renata, I’m Brazilian, from Rio de Janeiro. I’ve lived in France for 6 years. I trained in visual communication and fashion design. I started working in fashion in Brazil. I first worked for a lingerie brand, and I joined FRNCH afterwards.
What is your role at FRNCH?
I’m a fashion designer, Head Designer. I create the FRNCH collections, I come up with them and draw them, in collaboration with our artistic director, Daryl.
How long have you been working at FRNCH?
3 years
What are three words that describe FRNCH for you?
Feminine, relaxed, and joyful
How would you describe your style?
I’m a butterfly. I like a bit of everything, so I don’t have a 100% defined style. I’m all about comfort, so I’m ready for any occasion!
Which piece represents you best?
Jeans with a colorful jacket. I love jackets of all kinds; to me they’re great pieces that transform an outfit by adding a touch of color.
What is your first fashion memory?
It’s when my mother and my grandmother made clothes for me when I was little.
Why work in fashion?
My mother is a fashion designer; she changed careers when I was 7. I really lived through her career change because I followed her everywhere and was immersed in her world. She gave me this taste for fashion and this desire to create clothes. I then started making clothes for my friends.
The best advice you’ve ever been given?
Don’t take life too seriously. Let’s have fun!
The thing you can’t do without in your daily life?
Moving / walking. It gives me time to think and meditate.
Do you have any passion(s)?
Music, sports, and being in contact with nature in general. My pleasure: strolling along the Seine.
Your favorite place?
By the sea. I feel good there and it helps me recharge.
Your favorite book or podcast?
All of Ken Follett’s books.
Your favorite series?
Modern Family
Your favorite city?
Rio de Janeiro
One last word to end?
My mission at FRNCH: to make women feel good in FRNCH clothes and become the #femmeFRNCH.

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