Isabel Marant vs Isabel Marant Étoile: What Is the Difference?
Isabel Marant vs Isabel Marant Étoile: What Is the Difference?
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 14 October 2026.
Isabel Marant Étoile is the house’s second line. It launched at the Paris shows in 1999, five years after the main label, and it covers the everyday side of the wardrobe: knits, sweatshirts, denim, printed blouses and easy dresses. The main Isabel Marant line is the runway collection, with more tailoring, leather and evening pieces. Both are designed in Paris by the same studio.
At a glance
- Isabel Marant: the main runway line, launched in 1994.
- Isabel Marant Étoile: the more relaxed, lower-priced line, launched in 1999.
- Same designer, same Paris studio, same sizing.
- Étoile pieces carry their own label; shoes and bags are sold under Isabel Marant.
How the two lines differ
The main line carries the season’s ideas: sculpted shoulders, lurex, leather and printed silk. Étoile takes the same mood and puts it into pieces you can wear every day, often in cotton, wool blends and denim. Prices are lower, and the cuts are a little easier.
Étoile pieces at Coveti
1. Sweaters: Alfina Sweater in Ecru
The Alfina Sweater is a wool and cotton jacquard sweater with pom-poms. It has an ecru jacquard with contrasting two-tone motifs and gold Lurex, a wide fold-over collar and ribbed trims and tonal pom-poms.
2. Pants: Belky Pants in Black
The Belky Pants are faux suede pants with a patina effect. They have a relaxed barrel fit, a classic five-pocket styling and a waistband with single belt loops. Coveti also has them in Brown.
3. Jackets: Belma Jacket in Brown
The Belma Jacket is a faux suede jacket with a distressed finish. It has a fitted biker silhouette, an asymmetric front closure and a concealed zip and wide metal snap placket.
4. Midi Skirts: Bisane Skirt in Brown
The Bisane Skirt is a faux suede midi skirt with a distressed finish. It has a straight fit, a classic five-pocket styling and a waistband with belt loops.
5. Mini Dresses: Blissa Dress in Black
The Blissa Dress is a crystal and bead-embroidered satin dress. It has a round neckline, a trimmed with black beads and clear crystals and structured shoulders.
6. Blouse: Brema Blouse in Black
The Brema Blouse is a satin blouse with crystals and pearls. It has a fluid silhouette, a round neckline and structured shoulders.
7. Tops: Delesa Top in Black
The Delesa Top is a ruched top in solid flannel jersey. It has a fitted silhouette, a ruching at the front and back and a round neckline. Coveti also has it in Gray.
8. Blazers: Drogo Jacket in Beige
The Drogo Jacket is a tailored herringbone wool-blend jacket. It has a straight fit, structured shoulders with lapel effect and long sleeves.
9. Jackets: Edany Jacket in Ecru
The Edany Jacket is a cotton twill jacket. It has a straight blouson fit, a concealed front closure and metal zip and snaps.
10. Wide leg pants: Ermina Pants in Ecru
The Ermina Pants are cotton twill pants. They have a straight fit, a waistband with wide belt loops and tonal topstitching and an adjustable back tab with silver-tone metal snap buckle.
Frequently asked questions
Is Isabel Marant Étoile the same brand as Isabel Marant?
Yes. Étoile is the second line of the same house, designed in the same Paris studio.
When did Isabel Marant Étoile launch?
It debuted at the Paris ready-to-wear shows in 1999, with the first full collection following the year after.
Is Isabel Marant Étoile cheaper?
Yes. Étoile is positioned below the main line, with more everyday fabrics like cotton, wool blends and denim.
Does Étoile sizing differ from the main line?
No. Both use the same French sizing, so a FR 38 in Étoile is a FR 38 in the main line.
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