Mr Picart worked for brands included Thierry Mugler, Cacharel, Shiseido, Emanuel Ungaro, Ferragamo, Kenzo, Hermés, Levi’s, Chloé, Jil Sander and Helmut Lang.

In the 80’s, he was public relations consultant for maison Jean Patou and was partner with Christian Lacroix for his couture business.

Today, he has a freelance consulting business, whose clients include both young designers and well-established companies. He is a consultant for Mr Bernard Arnault, Chairman of the LVMH Group.