Nina Ricci

Founded in 1932 in Paris, Nina Ricci is an iconic French fashion and fragrance house celebrated for its ultra-feminine aesthetic and poetic vision

Core Identity & Heritage

• Founding: Established by Maria "Nina" Ricci and her son Robert. Nina served as the creative force, designing gowns directly on mannequins to ensure perfect shape and flow, while Robert managed the business.
  
  
• Philosophy: The brand is synonymous with "timeless chic" and Parisian flair, focusing on enhancing the "independence and free spirit" of women.
  
  
• Ownership: Since 1998, the house has been owned by the Spanish beauty and fashion group Puig.

Fashion & Creative Direction

• Current Leadership: As of 2025, British-American designer Harris Reed serves as Creative Director. Appointed in late 2022, Reed is the youngest creative mind to lead the house, bringing a "gender-fluid lens" to its romantic archives.
  
  
• Recent Collections: The Spring/Summer 2026 collection is currently featured on the official website.
  
  
• Legacy Styles: Known historically for refined gowns, intricate detailing, and "democratic high fashion" for the upper middle classes

Fragrance Legacy

• Iconic Scents: The house entered the fragrance world in 1941, launching its first perfume, Cœur-Joie, in 1946.
  
  
• L'Air du Temps: Created in 1948, this remains the brand's most famous scent, symbolizing post-war peace and optimism with its signature twin-dove crystal bottle.
  
  
• The "Nina" Universe: Launched in 2006, the apple-shaped Nina fragrance targeted a younger audience and has evolved into a sustainable, vegan line.
  
  
• 2025 Highlights: Recent additions include Vénus de Nina Ricci, a floral chypre fragrance available in refillable formats.

Commitment to Sustainability

The brand has transitioned many of its key fragrances to vegan formulas. For instance, Nina Eau de Toilette now uses 90% natural origin ingredients, including upcycled Italian lemons and refillable glass packaging to reduce environmental impact