The pantsuit as we know it today has its origins in men's clothing. At the end of the 19th century, a few avant-garde women dared to wear jacket and trouser ensembles in contexts where doing so was considered transgressive. Sarah Bernhardt, a free-spirited and provocative actress, shocked audiences by appearing in a suit. Later, suffragettes adopted men's-inspired outfits for practical as well as political reasons. Wearing trousers became an act of protest.

During the First World War, and then the Second, women took over in factories. They traded dresses and corsets for functional clothing. Trousers, initially utilitarian, gradually became tolerated and then adopted in certain professional circles. We are slowly moving away from the idea that this item of clothing was strictly reserved for men.

It was in 1966 that a major turning point occurred: Yves Saint Laurent presented his tuxedo for women , a fitted and elegant jacket and trousers ensemble. Inspired by the men's suit, his suit shook up the codes of gender and elegance. It was no longer a question of borrowing: it was a reappropriation. At the time, criticism was divided. Some clients were even refused entry to public places when wearing this type of outfit.

But very quickly, influential figures took hold of it. Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, and Catherine Deneuve embodied this silhouette, both androgynous and sensual. The pantsuit then became a symbol of modern elegance, but above all, of feminine assertiveness.

The significant entry of women into the workforce in the 1980s gave the pantsuit a new role. It became the uniform of "working girls": shouldered jackets, straight cuts, neutral colors. The garment became a form of armor, a tool for existing in a still very masculine world.

The suit no longer simply dresses: it sends a message. It embodies success, determination, and rigor. This is the reign of the “power suit,” both a symbol of social advancement and a tool of respectability.

Since the 2000s, the trouser suit has been freeing itself from rigid codes. It has become more fluid, more varied, and sometimes mismatched. Designers have reinvented the cuts. It can be worn at the office, at a wedding, at a dinner party, or even at home.

The suit is breaking new ground. It can be worn with sneakers, a T-shirt, a bodysuit, or even a crop top. It's no longer reserved for a professional elite or formal occasions: it's becoming a stylistic playground, as versatile as it is powerful.

Traditionally made from wool, gabardine, or cotton blend fabrics, today's trouser suit is available in a multitude of materials: silk, linen, cotton, and leather. Tailored trousers can be high-waisted, palazzo, cigarette, or flared. A tailored jacket can be worn straight or double-breasted, long or short, fitted or loose.

It's no longer the cut that dictates authority, but the way it's worn. Women are fully embracing this piece and freely integrating it into their daily lives. The suit is a garment of confidence, not conformity.

At Facettes Studio, we think of pantsuits as a second skin. Our creations are designed to accompany each woman in her movements, ambitions, and desires. Neither too fitted nor too loose, they hug the silhouette without restricting it. The length of the jacket, which stops mid-buttocks, offers a discreet modernity that transcends trends. Discover our essential jacket-and-pants sets designed to accompany you every day.

Repurposed fabrics from dormant stocks of major fashion houses are carefully selected for their comfort, fit, and durability. Our suits are not ephemeral fashion pieces, but essentials designed to last.

From scandal to elegance, from rebellion to empowerment, the pantsuit has established itself as an emblematic piece of female emancipation. It's no longer about dressing "like a man," but about wearing a garment steeped in history, suited to all personalities and all eras. A garment of power, style, and freedom, the pantsuit has never been more relevant.