Lemaire
It’s been almost a decade since Christophe Lemaire left Hermes, but it feels like his label has never been more relevant.
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Agreed. He and his partner have one of the best grips on the intersection between Clothes and Fashion around. It's a brand that genuinely cares about its products making sense season after season and I think the line very cleverly built to reward you for continuing to buy pieces here and there. There's no requirement to "commit" to the look with hero pieces all the time.
I have a bunch of lemaire and it’s all fantastic. I do think they occasionally fall into the trap of making super luxe stuff that’s not at all comfortable or practical to wear (side eyeing the paper leather from this season) but the overall vibe is very well defined
^ Echoing that invite request 
interesting to see the narrative surrounding the brand to flip flop between innovation and "timeless".
More frustrating to see secondary prices aren't as accessible as they used to be <:KAITO_cry:907705525607731200>
interesting to see the narrative surrounding the brand to flip flop between innovation and "timeless".
More frustrating to see secondary prices aren't as accessible as they used to be <:KAITO_cry:907705525607731200>What do "hero pieces" mean?
The big showcase pieces that exemplify the major themes/concepts of a collection.
Got image examples?
It’s weird, the printed stuff is the showstopper each season, but to me the quintessential lemaire look involves zero prints
But the specific print in that photo is worth going apeshit over
Compare Rick Owens Paradoxe Bootcut vs the standard Bolan
Hero pieces also often inform the smaller details and construction in the rest of the collection
Like a single color from a really complex print might be pulled out as a solid color to use in basics
These are two completely different cuts of pants and bolans came out like 3 seasons before paradoxe
Bolans have a completely different cut
Rick fans cannot stop talking about Rick even in the Lemaire channel 
in retrospect wish i got the shirt as well in this print.. would've gone crazy to wear it all together 
Haha. I forgot which thread I was in!
Only Lemaire I own is the grey Kaftan knit coat from AW2014(?)
Beautifully drapey but not great with wind lol
The lifestyle the Lemaire vibe gives is a very indoor one anyway
sad this game bag is oos
Piped Loafers from the past season. Lambskin with leather sole.
Those are so cool. Make me want to move to Morocco with my inherited millions and spend my days in a lavish opium den
https://www.lemaire.fr/products/boxy-blouson-deep-mauve-fall-winter
I really like this jacket mainly for the colour but 800£ for a cotton jacket seems steep is lemaire really good and I am missing out on something or....
LEMAIRE
Deep Mauve Boxy Blouson in Water Repelant Coated Cotton | LEMAIRE
Ideal for transitions, this unisex boxy jacket stands out with its unlined design, pleated back, workwear details, and water-repellent finish.
No it is just a really expensive brand
People buying Lemaire are probably less interested in the actual value of the clothing
And willing to pay a lot for little details
Do you think it would be a waste of money to buy this jacket?
That depends on your financial condition, how much you like it, etc. Personally I wouldn't buy at that price. Uniqlo U has some similar looks and designed by Lemaire, for way cheaper.
I picked up a Lemaire denim jacket for $300 and it was still pricey imo but I absolutely love it and was happy with the purchase
Yh maybe on sale I’ll pick it up or hopefully second hand 🤞
I regret saying “actual value of the clothing.” That doesn’t mean anything.
You’ll definitely be able to find a deal on this in January sales. I picked up some Lemaire stuff for 50% off last year
lemaire webstore is probably one of the worst locations to buy lemaire fwiw, there are a lot of otehr retailers with better prices atm
There's a seersucker suit exactly in my size at 60% off 
wait this exists? anyone got the invite?
Basically every month or so this happens
The Lemaire people have made themselves hard to find, and I guess that's how they like it. They probably feel more in tune with the idle bourgeois they're so desperate to emulate that way.
Not worth it
thanks for the heads up lol
i kinda understand why lol
uppity, but understandable
hey dude you got booted because you claimed that you dont own any and plan to never own any lemaire ever, in your own words. we are a pretty inclusive bunch but felt that there was no reason for you to be in the cord. no hard feelings though.
@avantgardeism @pierre bourdieu we never intended to be hard to find, its just that we are a bunch of individuals and arent regularly "advertising" out in the world. Let me know if you want me to shoot you an invite
I would love an invite. Grabbed my first piece this winter and I’m a big fan.
What a limited and pretentious view on clothing as an interest. Especially coming from a forum talking about high end cost restrictive designer. People can be interested in something and contribute to discussion about that thing without planning to purchase it.
mmmm for sure, but its a brand specific discord, not a generalist fashion community.
without planning to purchase is a completely different approach to "plan to never own". we have a bunch of people in the cord that dont own any lemaire, but they are not as close minded as to declare that they will never ever wear lemaire lol
DMed
i remember you saying yours came with plastic on the sole... mine did not come with these, and i bought from MT like you did. wonder if they sent you a floor model or one they used for a photoshoot or smth and forgot to remove the plastic :thinkies:
Also is anyone aware if Lemaire has a men's dry silk blazer/suit with double-breast closure and belt? Preferably grey/black/blue.
LEMAIRE
Asphalt Grey Workwear Double Breasted Jacket in Dry Silk | LEMAIRE
This dry silk jacket elegantly showcases Lemaire's classic fabric to express your style. Relaxed cut and refined details.
internal belt but matches the rest
love these suits sm. gotta look for a set eventually
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29XRum9t5J0&pp=ygUSY2Fub2UgY2x1YiBsZW1haXJl
been eyeing lemaire for ages but not many shops in my city that stock it so this was such a good vid on showing some of the details.
Canoe Club
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Showing you Everything from Lemaire Spring/Summer '24
We're walking you through our first delivery of Lemaire SS'24. Let us know which pieces you're into the most!
SHOP LEMAIRE
https://shopcanoeclub.com/collections/lemaire
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If you have any questions about fit, styling, materials, or just want to talk shop about the collection, email us at [email protected]
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Thank you for watchin...
have to say i always prefer the SS collections over the FW ones
Am I dumb or are Lemaire size charts weird? What is the difference between FR and IT sizing? Does Lemaire just use FR sizing? This is the size chart on their site, and I'd normally consider myself a men's US 40 / IT 50 / US L bordering XL depending on fit/brand. But the size chart is saying a men's S is an IT 50?? That seems... off.
This has to be bugged cause its giving US Women's size numbers instead of mens
saying a S is a 6 instead of a 38
yeah lemaire sizing charts arent great, i'm a IT50 and i typically wear a lemaire M, occasionally L
recommend looking for retailers with measurements
Is precise sizing that much of an issue with Lemaire? I’d argue that their cuts are generous/vibey enough that you’ll be able to make it work within 1 size (and generally favouring the larger of 2 sizes if unsure)
it's not that much of an issue, except i have a hard time trying their stuff on and the 90% of the stuff available 2ndhand (especially from japan) is size 44 or 46. I'll likely end up pulling the trigger on something in size 48, but i attempted to try some stuff on to confirm that last time i was in japan and they had nothing in-store in those sizes to try on 🙂
think mytheresa, mrporter, netaporter tend to have measurements
and uhh canoeclub? or maybe im thinking of mohawk
Cc doesn’t, but if you ask in their sf thread they’ll get them for you quick
Cultizm will also measure for you if you email them
ssense sometimes does too
oh i'm thinking of neighbour
I'm a medium in tops, 34inch waist/l in trousers, and I tend to find 48/m in tops, 50/l 52/xl in trousers works. I've sized down in tops to a 46 sometimes, but only on stuff thats massive.
I’m a bit late on this but would love an invite to the Lemaire cord 😊 I don’t own any but really love the brand
would love an invite I really like the brands outerwear and would love to own one of the pieces one day
Lemaire piped loafers
Lemaire fandom should be called “Lemmings” :xd:
Got some jeans
anyone know if the piped slippers can be resoled? my friend has a pair for sale but the sole (crepe) is splitting pretty badly from where it attaches to the upper. thinking of adding something like a dainite if possible
Not 100% sure but I wouldn’t be surprised if it is possible?
The leather soled version can for sure
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_CNC6tyTLX/?img_index=7 its possible
I think its fairly tricky to do
I just flipped open my Lemaire book by Magazine B and thought I would share some of my favorite excerpts / samples from interesting sections of the magazine. Sorry for the photo dump
One of the more interesting bits in there for me is hearing Sarah-Linh discuss their design process starting with creating silhouettes first by using older Lemaire pieces, vintage pieces they have found, and test pieces. They mix them together to decide on the silhouettes they want to focus on for the upcoming collection, and then focus on details, individual pieces, color pallette, etc.
I think that is a somewhat well known fact, but for me it is part of why Lemaire seems so connected to the past and to prior collections - the skeleton of it is usually old pieces in general which gives each collection continuity
I also enjoyed seeing their personal archives quite a bit to see what they have found inspirational
Love doing some reading ty
I have the black shiny leather piped loafers and absolutly inlove with them. Trying to find the brown versions in shiny leather (not crepe) for weeks not but no luck!
Hey guys I bought a lemaire croissant bag second hand it’s the brick red coated cotton how do I clean it?
The label says professional clean and do not dry clean
Would a dry cleaner also offer this service?
I would reach out to customer service and see if they have like a specific process or cleaner they want used just to be safe
New flagship in Ebisu is so beautiful.
I am going to see it in a few weeks but don't think I'll buy anything for myself
Their flagships always have such a great mix of local inspiration that blends with their brand identity
wallpaper.com
Tranquil and secluded, Lemaire’s new Tokyo flagship exudes a sense ...
In Tokyo’s Ebisu neighbourhood, Lemaire’s tranquil new store sees the French brand take over a former 1960s home. Co-artistic directors Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran tell Wallpaper* more
piped loafers came in, feel very true to EU size, and really comfy
What versions did you get??? I’ve been searching for the soft shiny leather ones in brown for months without any luck.
Well, I initially grabbed the flat whites, then liked them so much I also grabbed the pebble crepe. One summer, one winter 🙈
Haven't seen the shiny brown pop up much in searches
Flat whites are intriguing
Me in Starbucks
Treating them like a sluttier white sneaker
Plz tag me when you do a fit pic.
Aww man, I'm the worst at fit pics, but I'll try. Won't be anything crazy
Sluttier white sneaker is a 10/10 description
I wear the black ones all the time… hunting for the brown ones daily. Think getting the white ones might be too much.. I’m the type of person to get one thing in different colors if I like it so I’m trying to be mindful to add variety into my wardrobe. But when I like something I reallly like it
flat white piped loafers as slutty white sneaker is genius
I'd really like to find the twisted belted jeans in white/cream and espresso for a good price
Sad I missed the espresso pairs on stoy
live and learn
LEMAIRE
Denim Snow Oat Twisted Belted Pants
Discover our Denim Snow Oat Twisted Belted Pants. Explore the entire LEMAIRE wardrobe on our official website. Free worldwide standard shipping and returns.
So hot
Man how did they get a nice break on the pants
Just adjusting before taking the photo?
When I tried em any breaks just caused weird bunching up the pants and made it look weird
Probably this but also the denim softens a lot over time and eventually drapes like this
Dang I didn’t expect lemaire to do the whole “your clothes age with you” thing
Are they still stiff enough that you can’t lay them flat?
Originally I could lay them flat, now I still can but not totally wrinkle free
Hmm, another source of confusion when buying used lol
Honestly I don’t think whether they lay flat or not is a good indication of anything lmao
It just depends on a bunch of other factors like whether you keep them nicely folded and how often you wear them and whatnot.
Bad Pic Good Pants
Definitely my fav jeans at the moment, switched to black piped crepes later that evening to browse records with espresso in hand in vibey bookstore
I want another pair, they are the best pants and always look cool
I got an espresso pair incoming
almost drunk copped the matching blazer from cettire last night but remembered that is not my style
I have the espresso pant and blazer set but either want indigo or cream as my next
Fwiw the uniqlo u 38 dark brown color is a match for the espresso color if you want to experiment with a set of some kind. The drapey shirt is kinda cool
The full "snow oat" color sets look so cool to me
yeah they're really cooking this season
good intel on the u u color, thanks
Want an espresso pair and a snow oat pair so bad lol
Question for anyone with their twisted pants. I’m short, so would 100% need them hemmed. Would that defeat the entire purpose by effectively untwisting them (since they wouldn’t have the full length for the seem to turn)?
You can hem them and the seam would still be turned, it turns for the whole length of the pants.
But I’m not sure why you would want to. They usually look best with stacking or cuffed.
Got it, thanks. Well, I’m quite short (5’4 on a good day). Even when I want to keep cuffs I usually need a bit of a hem otherwise it feels like I’m wearing clown pants. But maybe that’s just my own perception
It's your clothing so you should do whatever makes you happiest when you're wearing it :). I'm 5'9 so maybe you should ignore my advice—I was just projecting what works for me.
You should consider getting the twisted NON-BELTED pants, as they're cropped on models, so they'd probably be normal length for you 🙂
This is what the xs size looks like on a 166cm model, fwiw
But I agree that the cropped ones are worth looking at too!
Thanks @pierre bourdieu, appreciate both the advice and the thoughtfulness. Why are the non belted ones shorter? Just a design choice? That's a good idea!
@rawbert-oh, good call, maybe if he waist is large enough I can go smaller than usual
Measurement charts will be your best bet, but I'm a 31" waist and wear a size small
Yeah just a design choice
It’s why I don’t buy the non belted ones actually as I want a fuller break for myself
Cuz the non belted ones are often cheaper
Are you referring to the 'twisted workwear' versions? Do you generally leave them to break or cuff them yourself?
I might be blind but I don’t see charts of the website
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/product/lemaire/indigo-twisted-belted-jeans/13949781
Look here (or at whichever specific model/version you're looking for)
Thanks!
Twisted workwear and piped loafers. Such a basic bish. https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1116800072093532191/1323816858503348235
Any idea why all their merchandise is suddenly out of stock?
The private sale starts tomorrow morning and they’re working on resetting all the stock for it
Lemaire ebisu looks like it's closed for new years until next week 😦
Looks like I'll be missing it this trip
Ah got it. Do you know if they generally have a public sale afterwards?
@rawbert-oh that’s too bad. Do you travel to Japan often?
I do, maybe every other year or so. I really just want to check out the store (it looks beautiful) and try a bunch of things on in person that I've been curious about! Another two years is a long time to wait but I will have to more aggressively search out stockists I guess
That’s sounds great , generally. Good luck finding stockists!
Private sale you say :letemcook:
What are folks thoughts on the most versatile colour of twisted pants between the black, espresso, and indigo? I’m still discovering “my” style so I hesitate to define it too strictly.
Some tops I have and love include a chambray work shirt, a very dark brown-almost-navy western denim shirt, light blue ocbds, a brown tweed sports coat, a navy hop sack sports coat and a navy Sashiko lapel less coat that makes me feel like a Jedi.
Ideally the pair I get would style well with all the above while being open to (inevitable) expansion of my wardrobe later. Anyone have guidance?
I’ll post this to QandA if advised but I figure the folks into Lemaire are more likely to check here /shrug
I think this is less of a Lemaire question and more of a general what colour pants is good question.
Fwiw if you're just starting out I'd go black but it's kinda boring
If you make a QnA post make sure to include photos
Thanks! Yeah I kinda feel similar on black being a bit boring. But then that’s also partly its appeal.
I have all three colors. First I bought black, then indigo, then espresso.
Keep in mind the espresso is seasonal and even when it comes back it varies from season to season, while black and indigo are basically always around.
Black is def the most versatile for me followed by espresso, although I just got that pair. I don’t wear Indigo a ton because I’m precious about the fabric but it is very nice.
It sounds like a lot of your existing stuff is navy so I would probably steer clear of the indigo to start.
Thanks for these thoughts, Pierre!
Hoping for the piped slippers in brown to be re-stocked been sold out for almost 6months
@thomas , do the tags of the pants display the weight of the cloth? If so, would you do my a huge favour and please send them over (the numbers, not the pants 🤣). I reached out to Lemaire but they don’t provide that info.
They don’t but it’s pretty heavy
Thanks! Do they seem like they are all the same fabric just dyed different?
I'm pretty sure most, if not all, of them are garment dyed. Lemaire loves garment dyeing
But Pierre would know better as he has the library of them available
I believe they’re all the same heavy denim but dyed and washed differently
Black and espresso pairs feel softer than the indigo pair, which is a lot more expensive.
Got it, thank you!
Honestly if u rly like espresso I would just get that pair because imo it’s the best brown they’ve ever done and it’s seasonal while black and indigo will always be around
I just bought this white pair 🙂
I have a pair of white jeans already so that’s the only colour i know I won’t get now
What are the other brands you are into that match well with your Lemaire clothes?
Espresso is nice this year, although obviously a touch bit harder to pair other things with than black
Anything cropped and boxy/loose and flowy seems to work well for me
I like 11.11 shirts a lot, so been wearing those
Lemaire ppl tend to like Auralee a lot I’ve noticed although I’m not a massive fan. Margaret Howell and Studio Nicholson, and Stoffa are all good too.
but also just rando t-shirts and sweaters
I have Studio Nicholson boots that work really well with the twisted pants and their knitwear is great too. And I like Margaret Howell’s shirting a lot.
Actually, this is probably just noobism on my part but it itsnt obvious to me. Can you elaborate more a bit? Naively it seems that black is harder to match because it seems to call for either black or white tops (mostly)?
both my lem pants are twisted workwear so all workwear adjacent things look good I feel like
I think lemaire is pretty easy to pair with things
It looks cool with vintage workwear and surplus stuff
It looks cool with any sort of boxy and flowy 80s and 90s stuff
I do like auralee as well and think it can be quite complementary. The colors are a bit more saturated though
Uniqlo u is an obvious one too
nah def not noobism, you may be onto something. I've just been wearing black pants for so long
but I wear black with literally everything
my wardrobe is kinda built around working with black lol
Lots of olives, browns, light saturation blues and navys
I feel strongly that uniqlo u is a bit misunderstood. Christophe and Sarah-linh from lemaire influence the design direction for the line and a lot of the pieces are designed to be worn with lemaire mainline pieces - so there are often shared colors and even shared silhouettes for pieces to the point where you can literally lay the pieces on top of each other and they match
You lose a lot with the cost cutting and lose some of the magic and romanticism of the lemaire pieces but they are literally designed to go well with lemaire
Okay, that describes my wardrobe pretty well actually when it comes to tops so maybe I could pull off black. Those Colors seems equally at home with brown tho except maybe double drown?
that can totally work too
gotta play around to see if the colors compliment each other or clash
Yeah for sure
Black is definitely the most versatile pants color, goes with everything
Yeah the more I think about it the more I think “versatility” isn’t the best decision criterion for this choice given its super high (for me) price
What items are you interested in? Lemaire can be expensive if you're still figuring out your style too. For twisted or twisted belted pants, you can often get them sub200 if you buy second hand
For pleated/wide pants, uniqlo U has some good stuff. It's not as well constructed nor are the silhouettes as sharp but great for getting a feel esp if you're coming from slim/straight pants
I personally got into Lemaire from the outerwear - the db workwear blazers and denim jackets are amazing
For now the twisted pants, maybe shoes and a bag one day. I’m nervous about fakes second hand
I would be surprised if you were able to get authentic twisted belted pants in a popular color for <$200 tbh
Stoy
Lemaire - Twisted Belted Pants in Black
Twisted Belted Pants in Black from Lemaire - Browse our wide selection of Lemaire at stoy.com - Fast and reliable delivery worldwide
This is a good price for the black ones right now
Looks like they have in briwn too
Only trouble is I need to pay very high duties and taxes
Was hoping to find at a Canadian retailer. Sense appears to have other models
Ssense
Thanks for the link!
You're right, I have seen twisted (non-belted) around 200 but the twisted belted are usually more.
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/lemaire/black-twisted-trousers/12245931 look solid.
Those are nice but they’re the trousers not the jeans
So the fabric is less hefty and drapes differently
Yeah I was looking at that but they seem quite different from the current denim model.
They are still cool but they drape pretty differently imo
I don’t think I can visualize the difference really without seeing them in motion
I’d imagine heavier material flows a bit less and keeps its shape more? I’m more sure how to think about what I’d even prefer anyway in that regard. I’d love to try things on but I’m no where near a brick and mortar stockist
In any case I think I like what I assume will be the more textury denim
How trustworthy are ssense measurements?
For example https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/lemaire/brown-twisted-belted-jeans/16196731 and
https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/lemaire/black-twisted-belted-jeans/16196761
have different lengths in M. that seems unlikely if they are the same model but different colours?
Less than a inch difference. Could just be sample variation
Man I wasn’t aware that the twisted pants/jeans were so expensive.
The pattern varies a bit over the seasons
The rly old twisted belted are a lot more cropped
@Ninjury
The ones I posted above are fw2024 no?
@boneboy4401 tell me about it! More expensive than some of their shoes which seams crazy. pun unapologetically intended
I'm not so sure that the pattern of the black ones is exactly the same as the espresso ones. They've been making the black ones with the contrast stitch for a while but that model of espresso twisted belted is from fw24 specifically.
But overall depending on the fabric (and whether it's washed or garment dyed) it will vary a bit, and it also varies from specific pair to specific pair.
I wouldn't worry about the variation that much cuz you can always just tighten the belt.
I have four pairs in XS and they all fit me about the same, there are probably differences within an inch though.
Actually that explains the price differential on Stoy and Ssense, since Lemaire charges more for the black than the brown but it’s reversed for those retailers. Only reason I thought they were this years model is because the model number (pa325) is the same
What are the odds Lemaire drop this for men in the next few days? Thunderstruck by the colour and cut.
It looks dope
Should be unisex
I guess it’s listed as women’s but considering the closure there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to wear it
this is the mens equivalent (pic 1) to the womens (pic 2)
but yeah should be fine if you wanna wear the womens
Do we have any evidence these are actually different models lol
Lemaire usually doesn't make two gendered versions of the same jacket
They have a big unisex line
But a lot of the stuff in general can be worn by both men and women
It's quite forgiving
theyre essentially the same, the mens is slightly softer shouldered and less tailored iirc
I was assuming it was the identical jacket, yeah
tailored db jacket vs soft db jacket is the naming difference
Interesting!
Women's sizing, if I'm reading it right would make their biggest too small
I see
Guess it’s worth waiting for the men’s version then
Luisaviaroma
Soft double breast jacket - Lemaire - Men | Luisaviaroma
Soft double breast jacket - Blue Grey Melan - Men - Lemaire - Front button closure. Three front pockets
ignore the preview
click the espresso color
Isn’t that the maxi db?
In espresso
the buttoning is different though. I really fuck with the structured shoulder and 2x buttons
Looks quite different to me
i think this is the ss25 one, it says pre-order
Yeah that one is ss25 I think
if you want the womens vsn you can get the tailored one
I see
is pic1 above the soft jacket?
yeah
pic 2 is the womens jacket you dropped in earlier
LEMAIRE
Dark Espresso Melange Double Breasted Tailored Jacket
Discover our Dark Espresso Melange Double Breasted Tailored Jacket. Explore the entire LEMAIRE wardrobe on our official website. Free worldwide standard shipping and returns.
Yeah. The soft one doesn't ship till April.
:nooooo:
for W sizing --> M sizing, i generally go up 8
so 38 W = 46 M
give or take
Not in stock
Elvander where did you see that message? I added to cart and got scary close to being able to purchase but didn't see any signs it's a pre-order from the lemaire site
the soft jacket from Luisaviaroma is a preorder
Ah yes
I'm going to pre-order the soft jacket. Does the sizing vary season to season? Luisvaroma doesn't have measurements.
also any hook up on measurements for previous seasons soft db's would be super useful
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/women/product/lemaire/gray-soft-tailored-blazer/13949301
Maybe this one?
In the larger sizes it looks like only sleeve length changes
I feel like it’s prob worth waiting as it’s likely other retailers will pick it up and actually have it in stock before April and for cheaper
Any reqs for stockists outside the obvious ?
Cettire usually has good prices for lemaire
And good stock
Ssense obviously
Net-a-porter since this one is from the women's line
Otherwise a lot of smaller boutiques carry lemaire that wouldn't otherwise carry designer brands, but their buys are going to be smaller and less predictable
Net a porter has pretty good discounts ime
Thanks all 🙏
I just bought the zip up pipe boots .. they are soo nice but very narrow and rub on my bunions so had to size up
Got the darker brown colorway but these light brown ones are also very nice and stylish .
Now my hunt for piped slippers in brown continues .
Folded and copped them. They are soo nice and the leather is so soft
Luisvaroma is legit right? I'm seeing the jacket at 890 which seems about right. I might just pre-order so I don't have to stress about not completing the set.
Yeah it's legit. Odd website with odd selection of designers but I've ordered lemaire from them in the past and no issues
100% I got my Lemaire boots there
@full of bubble tea (midi) :letemcook: midi u got the black pair or brown of those curved pants
Brown
Brown looks much better than the grey/black pair I saw
ok cool, thats kinda what im feeling, im strongly considering these pants now
the ssense deal is also pretty great rn
You talking about the workwear ones?
nah
the curved volume pants
Oh cool! I didn’t know these were a thing
These look great! What makes them curve? It doesn’t look like the seem is twisted in the same way as the denim
i think its just the overall shape being a slight curve
Hm yeah that pleat looks curved too, very interesting
Not sure if you saw in recent-purchases but I went with twisted jeans for now. Not quite what were we’re talking about in my thread but flowy wooly pants will have to wait for another budgetary-appropriate era!
Thanks for your help!
hell yeah, the twist belt pants look amazing
Bruh what is lemaire on vinted
Just to be sure, these are mega fake?
I'm not sure if it's the text having faded or not, but I think Morocco is spelt wrong on the tag lol
I guess they're fugazi
Goated rep makers, making their work easy to identify
The L in "Principale" is not capitalized in the first instance
100% fake
I’m surprised Lemaire has so many fakes. To me it’s not a very known brand.
It’s really popular in Asia.
There are fakes of much smaller brands than Lemaire
Like its actually wild how big the whole 'reps' thing is, and the majority is for local consumption
So many fake croissant bags all over the proxy sites.
Same
I expected there to be reps of mainstream/luxury brands/items, but I guess lemaire falls into that too
There are reps of the most obscure brands. I've seen reps for CMF, Liberaiders, Post-O-Alls out there
One of the appeals of Lemaire for me is the apparent modularity of the fits. And yet, their lookbooks tend to contain mostly monochrome fits. While that has an appeal I want to experiment with, I also just want to be able to wear some colors with (for example) my black pants.
Does anyone have particular success with certain colors, styles or cuts of shirt? For the sake of this conversation I’m referring to collared shirts but I’m open to other possibilities too.
I have a lot of fun with 11.11 and lemaire
I don't like most lemaire tops
coats fuck, shoes fuck, pants fuck, tops don't do it for me
so 11.11 vboy, breeze, and lovers shirts all work well imo
vboy is super long in the back and drapey, the others are short and boxy
I also just prefer the feel of handwoven fabrics
I’ll check those out! How do handwoven fabrics feel different exactly?
I’m more interested in short and boxy mostly because I’m short and long shirts look like dresses on me
Hard to describe, just much more texture
Independence sometimes has 30% off and a number of breeze shirts right now https://independence-chicago.com/brands/11-11/
Independence
11.11 | Independence | Chicago | Curated Menswear
Craftsmanship lies at the heart of 11.11 / eleven eleven. Renowned for its use of indigenous cotton and 100% natural dyes, the label uses heritage techniques such as hand spinning, hand loom weaving, hand painting, miniature tie-dyeing, and quilting. The label maintains its unique handmade vision by departing from mainstream manufacturing, produ...
but really I find anything with a complementary silhouette works well
Is breeze a different brand than 11.11? I think I lost the thread, no pun intended
breeze is one of their shirt models/patterns
Ah!
cropped boxy long sleeve
This brown one looks sick. Though uncertain how I feel wearing rust?!?
hahah I have it, and my first 11.11 piece back in 2014 or something was also rust dyed. I have not mutated yet
pretty common dyeing technique. They use mostly natural dyes. Even indigo, which is usually $$$ when Japan does it
That you know of!
I bet stoffa would work really well too
the discord folk really seem to like Auralee, Margaret Howell and Studio Nicholson
Finally found these in chocolate brown.
hell yeah
how is sizing?
Damn you’re on fire
I went true to size similar to last years model. The leather does form to your feet after a few wares
Do you know how they are welted?
they're all cemented no?
Haha that’s a bad thing
No idea Pierre
Based on how I've seen the soles come apart I'm pretty sure they're all just cemented.
And people have gotten them resoled by having a cobbler glue on a new one
Makes sense
I think some people just get duds and they come apart quickly
While other people will wear theirs everyday for years and have no problem
I think this is correct. But I’m a newbie so not 100% certain
Whatever it is it's nothing particularly nice or durable
lol
I wear my black ones almost daily. So versatile but also unique and hella comfy
I think these like the most tabis are cemented
need a pair bad
almost bought a pair for $420 from saks yesterday but snoozed and now they're gone
Do it!
but i have this big ass lemaire purchase i want to make instead
so we'lll see
watch this fucking space...
For research purposes @pierre bourdieu
What's the fit on the twisted pants
Like say if there was a small and im a solid medium is that possible or
Well I think the fit shouldn't be based on the size you usually take but on the waist measurements
What's your waist measurement?
Higher up near your bellybutton?
32 in
It doesn't look possible w/ the measurements I saw but idk how much the tolerance the belt gives
Or if it even loosens
No the measurements are the waist ignoring the belt.
So the belt can make it tighter but it won't be looser than that.
I don't think you should size down.
I actually can wear an xxs but prefer an xs and cinching the belt because I think it looks better
Alright gg theh
If you're 32 I would probably go for an L and cinch it tbh
What's your budget and what color do you want?
my budget is def not lemaire LOL
i just saw a listing on another community
Still. Lmk.
like that i'd had went for
I keep abreast of the cheapest listings.
the listing was indigo twisted belt pants
i mean i just like the denim + belt all together like the one you sent
i have never looked at lemaire though, so what would actually be the price range if i wanted to look online
For example I got my indigo twisted belted brand new a few months ago for $268.
oh yeah i'd be fine with that
Every once in a while they pop up for between $200-300 but you just have to act fast.
i was hoping i could get away w/ the listing
i broght story mfg in s but it's a bit of a squeeze
Yeah, between brands the sizes aren't really comparable.
tough life being a consumer
be like me and figure out your size in one pair of twisted belted and then only buy those pants from then on
lol
Stoy
Lemaire - Twisted Belted Pants in Black
Twisted Belted Pants in Black from Lemaire - Browse our wide selection of Lemaire at stoy.com - Fast and reliable delivery worldwide
$380 for black new
Man that's such a good price
Yeah Stoy has rly good retail prices.
They're like £450-£600 in the uk
Example of how deep they go on sale occasionally: https://us.ekseption.com/products/pantalon-retorcido-con-cinturon-e-pa326-ld1000-m24
EKSEPTION USA
Twisted Belted Pants | Lemaire at Ekseption
Unisex Japanese denim pants by Lemaire. Mid-rise. Dropped inseam. Four-pocket styling. Belt loops and detachable cinch belt at waist.
$242!
I don't think there's many stockists in the uk too
Just official lemaire, dsm, liberty and ssense
There are a lot of EU stockists but yeah you don't get that sweet VAT deduction
EU stockists that ship to the UK I mean lol
For what’s it’s worth the M measures 31 on ssense. I’m about a 31, and I find them a bit big. But the belt works great. So tldr true to size seems good
Mine 🙂
Slick
Wow! This is clean.
I know lem discord keeps saying they're cemented but they're wrong
Shoe construction isn't defined by how the outsole is attached. Plenty of gyw, blake and stichdown boots just have a glued on outsole. The construction refers to how the upper, insole and midsole are kept together.
Which in this case, is the very common, cheap, and easy 360 stitchdown technique
same as clarks desert boots and astorflex/drakes and everything that looks like that
on rubber soled stitchdown shoes they glue an outsole onto that
Wow that’s fascinating! Thank you for clearing that up.
Yes appreciate the education!
This is funny
Wonder if with people moving over to red note Lemaire will become more popular in the USA as it has more of a following in China etc
TikTok’s already back, and I think the impact would be negligible anyways
i would be surprised if it did. something like kpop as an example would be more likely to cross cultural boundaries - just existing on the same platform usually isn't enough, but I'm not a social media guy so what do ik
probably would be dependent on the algos serving up lemaire to non-lemaire heads. if i haven't shown interestin Chinese cooking vids most algos won't just start showing them to me
You both bring really good points! One good thing for me is I can see alot more lemaire content on rednote so will deff be hanging around that platform. Maybe it will influence me on getting a croissant bag
Are there any retailers selling Lemaire with discounts/deals? or where do you buy lemaire products yourself?
yes but it really depends what you are looking for
theres tons of stocklists, id rather find a piece i want then look than look specifically for deals and end up copping something i dont really want just because it was on a good sale
Valid. I need to familiarize myself more with their stock. I like the cuts of their clothes, esp on pierre
stoy is known for having stuff for cheap sometimes
japan has the most lemaire per capita (true fact) so can be lots of good secondhand there