French fashion house established in Paris by designer Rosette Torrente-Mett. Company History: Licensing contract for men's ready-to-wear signed with French factory, 1971; signed licensing deal with Japan, 1972; childrenswear, leather collection, luxury accessories such as neckties, scarves, glasses, jewelry, and household linens introduced; signed with La Callonec and Murier for corporate wear; sells both couture and ready-to-wear lines; signed licensing pact with Perfumer's Workshop for fragrance line, 2000. Items from the Torrente couture range are available in hundreds of shops worldwide, while the less expensive ready-to-wear line, Miss Torrente, is found in shops throughout Europe Company located at 1, rond-point des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris, France.