A portmanteau of ‘matt’ (not shiny) and ‘eau’, the French word for water.

Our ethos is to be simple and considered. This mantra threads through every part of our design process, resulting in products that are humble and without artifice. Less really is more.

We design with the intent that our styles will last a lifetime, are not disposable, and don’t become obsolete with the changing of the seasons. We are timeless, with purpose.