The wardrobe is simplified and relaxed, reflecting the needs emerging from a new state of mind in which comfort and modularity are central. The intuitive silhouettes function as a system of thin layers in elemental, familiar pieces akin to a home of ideal proportions. The fabrics take on natural shades and set in motion mineral textures and hazy landscape motifs. Flowing over the skin like a gentle breeze, these lighter garments afford ease of movement and protection in between sunbaths.
Heralding the arrival of spring, the central theme softens the lines of the formal pieces — the coats, shirts and T-shirts shed, unbutton and transform. These new, lightened envelopes can be layered nonchalantly as one desires throughout the day. Playful buttons narrow the volume, cords and straps encourage different types of wear, and flexible suspenders can be taken off or tucked away on the hips.
This gentle wind of change is reflected in the snakeskin print created by Atelier La Folie, which infuses the wardrobe with an array of shades ranging from grey to blue and aqua, set against neutral black lamé and white, with bursts of vibrant hues.
The wardrobe features a new blouse with a crochet scarf, long shirts and slender dresses. An iconic, ever-changing material beloved by LEMAIRE, denim threads through the collection in assortments of materials washed to varying degrees, brightened by time and light, which pair effortlessly with our personal wardrobes.
A quilted grid lends structure to the protective vest and flared skirt, which conceal and cover; cotton muslin pieces form rounded, seaside silhouettes.
This theme in desert-dust hues draws inspiration from the functionality of military apparel. The double jackets with detachable vest and garment-dyed long tunics adapt to variations between evening and morning, sun and shade. Presented in several different cotton weaves—compact twill, light gabardine, and fine percale—the pieces have the patina of our favorite clothes, washed and dried over the sun-soaked summer months.
This sunlit theme evokes a wandering life spent chasing seasons, radiant skies and dreams of faraway lands — namely the shimmering journeys from the mind of African-American and Native American artist Joseph Yoakum.
Four tranquil, rocky landscapes printed on silk have inspired a capsule wardrobe which celebrates restored freedom of movement with a rectangle dress, a T-shirt dress, halternecks and a shirt, along with a set of accessories: a quilted skirt-blanket with ties, a bag and a scarf.
A nod to the traveler’s burnous, models with detachable hoods protect the shoulders and parachute dresses with pleated stitching billow out with volume. The materials are breezy nylon cotton and cotton voile.