Meet Industry Groundbreaker- John Mahdessian of MADAME PAULETTE

Meet Industry Groundbreaker—

John Mahdessian

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MAKING THE WORLD A CLEANER PLACE…ONE SPOT AT A TIME

Over the years, President of Madame Paulette® Organization, John Mahdessian has researched, experimented and pioneered processes and techniques that have set new standards for the entire industry worldwide, dedicated to the mastery of cleaning, restoration and preservation of textiles and apparel. Due to these innovations, he has attracted major design houses and luxury retailers, high-profile celebrities and socialites – including Christian Dior and Chanel, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, Anna Wintour and Kelly Ripa, and most recently, Marchesa as well as Alicia Keys and Chelsea Clinton, both of whom commissioned Madame Paulette® to clean and preserve their wedding dresses.

John’s success has allowed him to pursue numerous philanthropic ventures. Recently, John was awarded the American Liver Foundation’s 10^th Anniversary Honors Gala honored John with the Spirit of New York Award for his charitable efforts and dedication to the cause. In addition, John and the Madame Paulette ® Organization professionally and meticulously cleaned the dresses exhibited (and later auctioned) for Swarovski Elements’ 22 Ways to Say Black, which benefited the American Cancer Society— John was also the winning bidder for one of the exclusive frocks. At the New Yorkers for Children Fall Gala, John led the Madame Paulette® team in donating cleaned and tailored suites for twenty different children who benefit from the organization’s wonderful work.

John serves as Chairman of the Board for Fashion Donations, and has created partnerships with CANCER 101® and the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation. Madame Paulette has made numerous contributions to charitable organizations, including American Liver Foundation, New Yorkers for Children, Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation, the New York Junior League and the Armenia Tree Project. He is also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police as well as an Associate Member of the New Jersey State Law Enforcement Agency. A graduate of Villanova University (B.S. Business Administration), John Mahdessian almost began his career at one of New York City’s most prestigious investment banking firms, ultimately deciding to join the family business, allowing his father to retire following 30 years in business.

ABOUT MADAME PAULETTE®: Founded on the principle of excellence over half-a-century ago, Madame Paulette® offers state-of-the-art, unrivaled cleaning services for our clientele, achieving the status of being the finest Custom Couture Cleaner in the world. Serving internationally-renowned Couture designers (Giorgio Armani), retail establishments (Barneys New York), celebrities (Sting, Barbara Walters), dignitaries, corporate executives and high-profile VIPs (Vogue’s Anna Wintour), Madame Paulette® boasts an unparalleled expertise and attention to detail. The Madame Paulette organization has been honored with such impressive commissions as the restoration of Princess Diana’s gowns as well as many vintage, one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable Chanel creations displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more information, please visit www.madamepaulette.com.

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