Precieuse 20 has one of the most cryptic and layered meanings in the entire fashion world it means quite literally precious in french but it is also the name of a style of writing named after the witticisms of high class french ladies of the renaissance such a name should tell you plenty about pierre mantouxs design but where are the fabulous swirls and where is the overture of complex patterns no wit beauty and style is timeless therefore it must fit in anywhere anytime no matter what pie