PARIS — Olympia Le-Tan is leaving the brand that carries her name. The designer, known for her hand-embroidered book clutches, broke the news on Instagram on Monday, putting an end to months of speculation about the future of her brand, which quietly dropped off the Paris Fashion Week calendar last fall after being placed into receivership, according to sources familiar with the business. “I first started this journey 20 years ago at my mother’s kitchen table with my own two hands, a needle and thread, and the naive little idea of creating a world for women, combining my love of craft, books, fantasy, sex, and nostalgia […]. “Thanks to my remarkable team, wonderful artists and artisans, the love and support of my friends, family and you all, I somehow managed to build a body of work I am incredibly proud of. Olympia Le-Tan’s Instagram post.  Olympia Le-Tan “Unfortunately, like all journeys, there are obstacles along the way. As strange as this may sound, effective immediately, I am no longer affiliated with the Olympia Le-Tan brand. But I am sure the next chapter is soon to come and will be just as enchanting and exciting. I will still personally be posting all kinds of stuff about my

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