a legacy of craft. a brush for life.

( the collector's brush 1875 )

Altesse Studio, a French Maison emblematic of brushmaker craftsmanship brushmaker dating back to 1875, is proud to present its very first limited edition the collector's brush 1875.

On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, the Maison has chosen to celebrate its heritage by paying tribute to models that have spanned the decades, starting with one that could have seen the light of day at the very time of its creation.

The Art of brushmaking, a passion for excellence

2025: THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF AN EXCEPTIONAL MAISON

This anniversary was an opportunity for us to revisit our history, explore our archives and delve into the daily lives of the Maison's first craftsmen.
From this immersion came the desire to recreate the models that the Maison has fashioned over the decades. This led to the idea of the collector's brush : emblematic pieces for each era, made with faithful respect for the techniques of yesteryear.
It was therefore natural that, to celebrate our 150th anniversary, we should inaugurate this collection with a first brush in homage to the founding year, 1875.

This the 1875 collector's brush is produced in an edition of just 100. Numbered, repairable for life and delivered with a certificate of authenticity, it represents a rare and precious tribute to our heritage.

( 100% HANDMADE )

( ROSEWOOD EBONY )

( 100% NATURAL WHITE BRISTLES )

( PEWTER CREST )

( HAND-SEWN POUCH )

old-fashioned brushing

AROUND 1875, WOMEN FROM WEALTHY BACKGROUNDS ATTACHED AN ALMOST SYMBOLIC VALUE TO THEIR HAIR, SEEING IT AS A CLEAR SIGN OF PRESTIGE AND VITALITY.

At the time, brushing was an indispensable daily routine.

Every evening, a long session called " the hundred brush's strokes " was recommended, using a carefully cleaned boar bristles brush. This ritual spread the scalp's natural oils all over the hair, keeping it dense, shiny and in good condition, while limiting any dandruff or lice. The brush was washed daily to prevent any build-up of dirt.

With such a meticulous routine, it was not uncommon for a woman to go several weeks, or even longer, without washing her hair while maintaining an impeccable, sometimes even highly refined appearance.