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Some stories deserve a second chapter.
From 1842 to 1973, Maison Kühne was one of the most prominent fashion houses in the Netherlands. From an iconic building on the Kneuterdijk in The Hague, on the corner of the Plaats, the house acquired international allure as a purveyor to the royal household. In 1937, Maison Kühne crafted the wedding dress for Princess Juliana and the dresses for her bridesmaids. In the post-war years, the house worked with licenses from Dior, Givenchy, and Chanel, and dozens of artisans, from seamstresses to tailors, created pieces that can still be found in museum collections today. In 1973, the doors closed, and for more than fifty years, the house remained silent.
A return with a reason
We are Francesco and Kay Kühne, and for several years we have felt the call to breathe new life into our heritage, not out of nostalgia, but from a sincere conviction: that the world needs more fashion built to last.
We are building on the foundations of our family story—craftsmanship, elegance, attention to the making process—and translating them into a contemporary vision of fashion. Consciously made. Fairly produced. With lasting value.
Luxury that stands for something
We believe that true luxury is visible in the finishing, but felt in the choices that precede it. Who is buying? How was it made? By whom and under what conditions was it produced? To substantiate these critical questions, we work with RWS-certified Merino wool and GOTS-certified cotton. In the near term, we will add a Digital Product Passport with the goal of providing full transparency.
Every collection is entirely manufactured in Italy, in the Latina region south of Rome. Here, we work together with a renowned family atelier that has specialized in high-end menswear for generations. With the greatest possible attention to detail and a sustainable production method, every garment is produced with care. In this way, we combine Dutch heritage with Italian craftsmanship to create clothing that lasts for generations.
Maison Kühne focuses on people who ask these questions. Clients who invest in clothing that not only enhances their personal style, but also aligns with their values. Style and responsibility are not mutually exclusive; they reinforce each other.
That is what we are building. Again. With the same name, a new beginning, and the same dedication to the craft that has always characterized our house.
Read more about the rich history of Maison Kühne
Haute Couture in The Hague
From 1839 until the 1970s, you could work in these professions at the firm Kühne and Sons.
Kühne in the art museum
This system is said to be used by many well-known couture houses, for example by Maison Kühne.
The Hague City Route
On the corner of De Plaats and the Kneuterdijk stands a beautiful building. However, this building previously housed the famous fashion house C.H. Kühne.
Juliana's wedding dress
Ivory gown. Roses and orange blossoms are embroidered in silver thread on the long tulle veil.
The Hague Court Fashion
Top designs from renowned fashion houses in The Hague and abroad, created for the beau monde.
Fashion city Amsterdam
In the wake of Hirsch, more fashion houses followed, such as Maison de Bonneterie and Maison Kühne.
