Experience with Maud:

Haute Couture & Fashion Experiences:

• Private visits to haute couture ateliers during creation process
• Meet with master artisans and petites mains in their workshops
• Traditional French craftsmanship workshops (embroidery, millinery, leather goods)

Luxury Brand Insider Access:

• Meet with brand historians and creative directors
• Access to brand archives and historic pieces

Parisian Lifestyle Immersion:

• Traditional French savoir-vivre experiences in authentic settings
• Private shopping experiences with personal stylists at historic boutiques
• Exclusive access to members-only salons and cultural societies

Maud Hacker brings unparalleled expertise in French luxury culture to Phileas, enhancing our co-ownership experience and the Phileas Society with her intimate knowledge of Parisian heritage.

Since 2006, Maud has established herself as the premier specialist in transmitting the treasures of Parisian culture through bespoke thematic visits and customized itineraries created for distinguished individuals and professionals. As a certified lecturer trained at both École du Louvre and the Sorbonne, she brings academic rigor to her exploration of Paris's cultural landscape while maintaining the engaging storytelling that has made her sought-after by the world's most prestigious luxury houses.

Maud's expertise is trusted by legendary maisons including CHANEL, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Hermès, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron, where she shares her profound understanding of French fashion heritage and luxury craftsmanship. Her deep connections within haute couture houses and collaboration with the Louis Vuitton Foundation position her at the intersection of fashion history and contemporary culture, with intimate knowledge of Parisian fashion evolution informing every aspect of her cultural programming.

Through Les Visites de Maud, she has perfected the art of creating singular, unforgettable experiences that transcend conventional tourism. Her curated journeys include exclusive privatizations of historic hôtels particuliers, personalized perfume creation, behind-the-scenes haute couture ateliers, and immersive fashion workshops where members learn traditional French techniques from master artisans. Each experience is meticulously crafted according to clients' desires.

What distinguishes Maud is her ability to unlock Paris's most closely guarded secrets, transforming members from visitors into genuine insiders of French cultural life. Her extensive network within luxury sectors, cultural institutions, and historic properties provides access to experiences that remain invisible to typical travelers.

As author of Les Belles Manières for Maison Ladurée, Maud demonstrates her expertise in French etiquette and hospitality traditions. Her multilingual capabilities in French, Spanish, English, and Italian allow her to communicate cultural nuances to international members while maintaining the sophistication they expect.

At Phileas, Maud crafts exclusive cultural immersions that reveal the authentic spirit of Parisian elegance and fashion heritage. Her guidance transforms members from admirers of French luxury to knowledgeable participants in its ongoing traditions, offering privileged access to artisans, fashion workshops, and institutions that embody the true essence of French art de vivre.

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