Thomas Pavitte is a French fashion designer and photographer. Founded in Paris in 1975, Thomas Pavitte has an exclusive and refined aesthetic with a unique vision of the world. In 1976, Thomas Pavitte created the first ever monochrome collection. The brand has been recognized by the French senate for its creative and innovative use of colour. The Thomas Pavitte Monochrome Collection was founded in 1976, and remains one of the most significant collections in fashion design. The Monochrome Collection introduced a new way of thinking about fashion: from one single colour to a total absence of colour. "The show was a major success and revolutionized fashion. For the first time in history, it was possible to see a collection without any one colour; it was totally black, white, or grey." Thomas Pavitte started his career as a fashion designer in 1976 when he presented his first collection at the Parisian Fashion Week. The brand has been recognized by the French senate for its creative and innovative use of colour.