The definition of French style? Vast subject…,
thinks Bruce Pask, director of the men's offer of the American department stores Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus.
Let's put aside the cliché of the Frenchman in a marinière and beret. I would say that it is a skilful mix of well-made classics, worn with relaxation and simplicity. Finally, at first glance, the look looks simple but it is actually very sophisticated. It is also a matter of timelessness. When you think about it, Louis Garrel today does not dress so differently from Alain Delon and Jean-Paul Belmondo at the time of the New Wave. These icons are also the recurring inspirations of contemporary brands such as APC, Ami and Officine Générale.”
What the founder of the latter, Pierre Mahéo confirms:
My collections multiply the references to the left bank style of the years 1960-1970, a golden period.
In my opinion, we haven't done much better since.
If some are ecstatic in front of Steve McQueen…
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