Christophe Lemaire Men's Footwear

Lemaire, known for its effortless silhouettes, generous cuts, muted tones, and expert tailoring, is co-designed by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Tranh. In addition to helming the Lemaire brand, Christophe Lemaire sits as artistic director of Uniqlo U, an affordable semi-annual collaboration with Japanese retailer Uniqlo. The demand for Lemaire’s work is high. Both lines, Lemaire and Uniqlo U, often sell out immediately.

When comparing Lemaire’s mainline luxury brand offerings with those of Uniqlo U, Lemaire’s focused design vision is readily apparent. For both Lemaire and Uniqlo U, each piece pairs effortlessly with other items in the collection, across seasons. Color palettes are often defined by subdued-yet-rich neutrals. Women and men alike wear the same cut of trouser and top. Lemaire’s vision is a world of functional style punctuated with ease and thoughtfulness. One could easily bike across Paris wearing Uniqlo U outerwear paired with delicate knitwear and sturdy leather footwear from the Lemaire main label.