Due to current Health and Safety restrictions, we are not able to ship to the UK until further notice.
Due to current Health and Safety restrictions, we are not able to ship to the UK until further notice. Thank you for your understanding
  • Our boutiques
  • Contact us
Comptoir des Cotonniers - Women's Clothing Fashion & Trends Comptoir des Cotonniers - Women's Clothing Fashion & Trends
  • My Account
    Already a customer?
    Forgot Password?

    Don't have an account yet ?
    * Mandatory fields.
  • Bag
  • My Account
    Already a customer?
    Forgot Password?

    Don't have an account yet ?
    * Mandatory fields.
  • Bag
    • Login | Registration
    • New Collection
    • Clothes
      • Back
      • Coats & Jackets
        • Coats
        • Trenchcoats
        • Blazers
        • Down jackets
      • Jumpers & Cardigans
        • Jumpers
        • Cardigans
      • Blouses & Shirts
        • Tunics
        • Shirts
      • Dresses
        • Long dresses
        • Midi dresses
        • Short dresses
      • Tops
        • T-shirts
        • Polos shirts
      • Skirts & Shorts
      • Tailoring
      • Jeans
      • Trousers & Jumpsuits
        • Trousers
        • Jumpsuits
      • All clothes
      • Bestsellers
      • Capsule Marais
      • Iconic
      • Cashmere
    • Accessories
      • Back
      • Shoes
      • Bags & Purses
      • Scarves
      • Belts
      • Beanies & hats
      • Other accessories
      • All accessories
      • e-gift card

      Accessories SS21

    • About us
      • Back
      • Comptoir spirit
      • Lookbook
        • Lookbook Winter
        • Lookbook Spring
        • Lookbook Summer
      • Talents
      • Edito
        • Magazine #4
        • Magazine #3
        • Magazine #2
        • Magazine #1
      • SECURITY IN STORE
      • ONLINE SERVICE
      • FW20 Lookbook
      • FW20 CAMPAIGN

      Lookbook SS21

    • Small prices
      • Back
      • Selection at £25
      • selection at £35
      • Selection at £55
      • Selection at £85
      • Selection at £145
      • All products

      Small prices

    • Home
    • Editorial
    • Film
    • Style
    • Interview
    • Instagram
    • Episodes

    #Comptoirstories

    The mark of a hand, the traces of a gesture so precise and refined. The poetry of a problem, the delicacy of harshness. The alchemy of authenticity. Because know-how is a treasure, Comptoir has chosen to honour it through Aurélie, a ceramist in love with shapeable material.

    Aurélie
    Dorardceramist

    Sipping hot chocolate from a bowl made by her mother in her spare time, to Aurélie, pottery is a symbol of her heritage and also, a semaphore for her new life. Starting out as a hobby, ceramics quickly became her trade - a handcrafted antidote to an increasingly virtual world. Pottery became a way to slow down and change course, to gain time and start listening to the material, reconnect with the earth through this most tactile-driven craft. Aurélie cherishes these moments of pure creation, where modelling and shaping become a meditation. A nature lover that uses her craft to create an emotion and elicit a smile, each piece she transforms from clay to keepsake helps to add a touch of poetry to everyday objects.

    Cashmere jumper
    Striped oversize shirt
    Wool blend trousers
    Leather trainers

    Pull col roulé Pull col roulé

    Pull col roulé Pull col roulé

    Wool jumper Wool blend trousers

    Suede boots

    Down jacket

    Suede boots

    Cardigan-stole

    Leather ankle boots

    doudoune longue
    pantalon en velours

    Wool-blend scarf

    Leather belt

    Velvet boots

    Wool coat

    Discover the collection
    blabla

    About her

    Aurélie is a ceramist. At her little home on the outskirts of Paris, she has set up her atelier on the ground floor: from floor to ceiling legged-bowls share secrets with friendly-faced cups whilst flat plates whisper to porcelain masks; a rustic and fantastical atmosphere that reflects the lady of the house. Interview at creative ground zero.

    How was a love for pottery passed on?

    It was my mother that passed the pottery bug on to me. In return, I teach ceramics in my atelier. I like the time spent sharing creativity. It’s rewarding to learn, to teach, to pass on a skill, and give a student the fundamental elements that will allow them to enjoy it on their own.


    Find out more >
    blabla

    Why ceramics?

    Before I was born, my mother used to make pottery. Even though I’d never seen her practice it, we always had hand-made crockery at home. That made an impression on me. Ceramics has always been a way for me to return to something real, a way to offset the virtual and digital. It’s also a meeting place that nourishes everyday life just like travel or art. It’s an extremely rich discipline: you’ll never stop learning.

    Isn’t ceramics traditionally a masculine profession?

    It’s true, most well-known ceramists are male. But there are lots of women taking classes and launching careers. Maybe men are more orientated towards the wheel as it’s more technical whilst women seem to prefer hand-building as it leaves a personal touch on the finished piece.


    Find out more >
    blabla

    How do you balance your personal and professional life as a mother and an entrepreneur?

    It’s a juggle! It’s not always straight forward. You have to be flexible with your organisation; I wanted to work from home so I could spend more time with my children, but for that, you need to be ready to work in the evenings, during hours that are very different to traditional jobs. It makes your children more independent. The boundary between private and professional life is often blurred. Everything overlaps.

    Tell us about your sense of style:

    I can be a bit hippy and sometimes rock. I’m a big lover of beautiful, natural materials, like linen and wool. I wouldn’t say I’m part of that extremely sophisticated crowd, I’m not snobby. I love dresses, as well as lived-in jeans. I like all-in-ones, big skirts and mini skirts… I guess I like everything!


    Find out more >

    Interview

    Discover Aurélie Dorard

    About her/
    About career/
    About style/

    About her
    Aurélie is a ceramist. At her little home on the outskirts of Paris, she has set up her atelier on the ground floor: from floor to ceiling legged-bowls share secrets with friendly-faced cups whilst flat plates whisper to porcelain masks; a rustic and fantastical atmosphere that reflects the lady of the house. Interview at creative ground zero.

    Why ceramics?
    Before I was born, my mother used to make pottery. Even though I’d never seen her practice it, we always had hand-made crockery at home. That made an impression on me. Ceramics has always been a way for me to return to something real, a way to offset the virtual and digital. It’s also a meeting place that nourishes everyday life just like travel or art. It’s an extremely rich discipline: you’ll never stop learning.

    How was a love for pottery passed on?
    It was my mother that passed the pottery bug on to me. In return, I teach ceramics in my atelier. I like the time spent sharing creativity. It’s rewarding to learn, to teach, to pass on a skill, and give a student the fundamental elements that will allow them to enjoy it on their own.

    Isn’t ceramics traditionally a masculine profession?
    It’s true, most well-known ceramists are male. But there are lots of women taking classes and launching careers. Maybe men are more orientated towards the wheel as it’s more technical whilst women seem to prefer hand-building as it leaves a personal touch on the finished piece.

    How do you balance your personal and professional life as a mother and an entrepreneur?
    It’s a juggle! It’s not always straight forward. You have to be flexible with your organisation; I wanted to work from home so I could spend more time with my children, but for that, you need to be ready to work in the evenings, during hours that are very different to traditional jobs. It makes your children more independent. The boundary between private and professional life is often blurred. Everything overlaps.

    Tell us about your sense of style:
    I can be a bit hippy and sometimes rock. I’m a big lover of beautiful, natural materials, like linen and wool. I wouldn’t say I’m part of that extremely sophisticated crowd, I’m not snobby. I love dresses, as well as lived-in jeans. I like all-in-ones, big skirts and mini skirts… I guess I like everything!


    Find out more >

    #COMPTOIRSTORIES

    Discover all #comptoirstories

    #WEARECOMPTOIR

    Get up close and personal with Comptoir des Cotonniers and meet our teams.

    comptoir stories

    fall/winter 17

    • Uèle lamore

      Discover episode 1
    Sign up to receive our newsletter, stay up to date on our new products, and join our Private Sales
    Sign up to receive our newsletter, stay up to date on our new products, and join our Private Sales

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Facebook Comptoir des Cotonniers Instagram Comptoir des Cotonniers
    paiement sécurisé Secured
    Payment
    livraison offerte International
    Delivery
    30 jours pour changer d'avis Returns
    or refund
    contactez nous Customer Service
    +44 (0) 207 660 1984
    paiement sécurisé SECURED
    PAYMENT
    livraison offerte UPS
    DELIVERY
    30 jours pour changer d'avis returns or
    refunds
    contactez nous customer service line
    +44 (0) 207 660 1984
    customer service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and conditions
    • Legal notice
    • FAQ
    • Stores
    collection
    • Coats & Jackets
    • Jumpers & cardigans
    • Dresses
    • Jeans & trousers
    • Blouses & shirts
    • T-shirts
    • Blazers
    • Skirts
    • Shoes
    • Belts
    • Leather goods
    customer service
    • Contact us
    • FAQ
    • Delivery
    • Returns
    • Order tracking
    • Size guide
    • Under the label
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and conditions
    • Legal notice
    • Sitemap
    services
    • Stores
    • E-Gift card
    • ColisExpat
    About us
    • The brand
    • AW20 Lookbook
    • SS20 Lookbook
    • "NOUS" new campaign
    • Talents
    • Duty of vigilance
    STORES
      CONTACT US
    NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
    Sign up to our newsletter to be informed before everyone of our news and special operations (Sale, Private Sale...)

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.