BB x Marc

In a unique collaboration, Marc B. Denoun Riri by Lily have created a special limited edition of bags. Each piece is hand-painted by Marc, featuring his iconic artworks of St Tropez,  making every bag a unique masterpiece. The inspiration for these bags originated in Saint-Tropez, where Lily recognized the need for a fashionable yet practical beach/daily accessory while she spends her vacation in St Tropez. Infusing her Korean heritage, she chose Hanji—a durable, eco-friendly material known for its lightweight and water-repellent properties—to craft the bags. This collaboration seamlessly blends Korean craftsmanship with the vibrant spirit of Saint-Tropez, embodied by Marc’s artistic touch. Marc and Lily has known for over 10 years and it started at Lily’s first visit to St tropez, where she got engaged, she her husband bought a piece from Marc as their souvenir, and since then Lily has been going St Tropez every year and  bought several more pieces from Marc. 

Marc B. Denoun Born in Paris in 1941, a self-taught visual artist, he frequented artists’ studios, particularly those on the Montmartre hill. Arriving in Saint-Tropez in 1970, he painted on the port and in his studio on Rue Quaranta.. Together with his brother Patrick, he founded “Atelier 21,” a group of painters (evolving painting) renowned worldwide. Marc B. Denoun also gained fame from the 1970s for his original interior villa decorations. His preferred colors—flaming red, blues, grays, ochres—seem to be the tones with which he articulates his daily creativity.

Nevertheless, he remains deeply rooted in the tradition of French realism, blending the unique light and vibrant colors of St. Tropez. As the original local artist of St. Tropez, he has set the standard since the 1970s and continues to be the finest.