The supplier of the French President
Cinabre is the ties supplier of the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron. He appreciates the company entrepreneurial spirit and its French savoir faire.
The Elysée Blue Ties
The President of France owns approximately 40 Cinabre ties, mainly navy blue pieces including the silk Navy Blue Satin tie. Mr Macron wears this tie during most of his formal events.
President’s Bailiffs bow ties
The teams of the Elysée Palace have chosen Cinabre to dress the President's Bailiffs, otherwise known as "Huissiers à Chaîne". Since 2021, our White Cotton Piqué Bow Ties complete the uniforms of these shadowy people who see everything, hear everything and are an integral part of the inner workings of the Elysée Palace.
Necktie Diplomacy
Cinabre figure parmi les marques sélectionnées par le Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères pour ses cadeaux diplomatiques officiels.
This tradition follows the lineage of "necktie diplomacy." During certain historic summits, such as the 1990 Helsinki summit, the simple act of the American and Soviet heads of state both sporting the same navy blue was enough to break the ice. We like the idea that a simple accessory can, in its own way, help smooth the conversation between nations.
Made in France: From the Loire Valley to the Elysée
Every necktie and bowtie is handcrafted in our workshops in the Loir-et-Cher region, just a few hours from Paris. This savoir-faire has been passed down through three generations, personified today by Catherine, our head artisan. Her mother and grandmother were already masters of the needle long before her, upholding a craft tradition that now travels the globe—from the quiet of the Loire Valley to the steps of the Elysée Palace.
Our Collaboration with the French Navy
Beyond the Elysée, Maison Cinabre maintains close ties with the institutions of the French Republic. We’ve "shipped out" with the Marine Nationale for a collection honoring the 39,000 sailors navigating the world's oceans. While the marinière striped shirt has long been a civilian staple, we chose to reinterpret the more potent symbols of this legendary fleet: anchors, the Charles-de-Gaulle aircraft carrier, and Rafale fighter jets now grace our silks. The more “secret service” detail? A discreetly embroidered submarine operates in total discretion on one of our ties—a quiet nod to the silent elegance of those who serve in the shadows.
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Our Collaboration with the Bleuet de France since 2018
Since the 1918 Centenary, Cinabre has supported the Bleuet de France — the French counterpart to the Commonwealth’s Remembrance Poppy. This charity, under the Ministry of the Armed Forces, assists victims of war and terrorism. Each November, we release a dedicated collection with all proceeds donated to the cause—contributions that have, for instance, funded the education of a victim’s child following the November 13 attacks.
True to our standards, our linen lapel flower is entirely handcrafted at Lemarié—the Chanel-owned métier d’art and a designated Living Heritage Company (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) that has guarded this specific savoir-faire since the 18th century. Alongside our Elysée Blue ties, our Marine Nationale collection, and our bow ties for the Republic's Bailiffs, these pieces seal our deep-rooted commitment to the institutions and values of the French Republic.
Presidential protocol with a certain bite. A morning welcome at 55 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, under the watchful eye of Nemo, France’s First Companion.