Lemaire

Why? Christophe Lemaire opened his doors of luxurious essentials in Paris in 1991.  I became aware of him when he took the helm at Hermes a few years back.  Like The Row, Lemaire and his team, now based in the Marais in Paris, have perfected timeless luxury clothing with a gender bending flair.  The clothes are beautiful quality and his shoes and bags are hitting a sweet spot right now.  Again, this is the perfect collection for someone who wants to build the curated closet of luxury basics beyond trends and runway.  The ease and comfort of his clothing and accessories screams confidence and elegance.  I was recently in a new fashion hipster boutique in Silverlake and the kids were obsessed with this brand.  I love it when the younger generation embraces enduring fashion.

What?  The tailoring, the knits, the denim, the shoes and the bags.  The jewelry is also *chefs kiss.  So yeah, basically all of it!

How?  The clothes are wonderful for the well dressed professional.  And also for any woman who prefers a good suit to a dress. 

Where? Lemaire’s site has the full lot and the best full options.  Lemaire is also carried on La Garconne, FarFetch, FWRD and MyTheresa.  You can find his wonderful Uniqlo Collab called U on the Uniqlo website if you are looking for more budget pieces to start!  Also remember The Real Real for gently loved options at a portion of the retail price.