French leather artist Robert Mercier, celebrated for his sculptural leatherwork worn by stars like Beyoncé and Zendaya, collaborates with top fashion houses like Mugler, Schiaparelli, and Maison Margiela. Known for turning bold ideas into iconic couture, Mercier crafts custom designs that blend sculpture with wearable art, notably creating pieces for Beyoncé's Renaissance tour and Zendaya’s Venice Film Festival look. While lauded in haute couture, Mercier prefers his role as a collaborator over starting his own brand, focusing on pushing creative boundaries in leather artistry.