Now that I have everyone shaking their heads and
hopefully I have your attention. Let’s begin:
I can’t think of 2 more polar opposites when it comes
to what each brand represents when it comes to menswear. WVB is a fantasist. CL
is a purist and minimalist. One is less is more and the other, more is better.
They are the yin and yang when it comes to their unique visions. Think of Lemaire
as the music that accompanies mediation while WVB might be heavy metal!
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What they share are qualities that should be apparent
to the seasoned fashionphile but in more cases than not, a little explanation
is needed. They obviously see menswear from opposite sides of the fence BUT what
they have in common is the exquisite craft of fashion which is celebrated and
honored by their oeuvre. Both men offer clothes of the highest caliber when it
comes to finish and workmanship. Their tastes are as individual and as
disparate as they can be but jeeeez … look at the quality. Top stitching and
seaming that is straighter than a razor’s edge; the edges of WVB’s tulle
embroidered pieces are nothing short of couture quality. These seemingly simple
aspects of fashion are far too often overlooked especially by the so called
fashion authorities as they are more concerned with venue, vomiting out a
designer’s press release and who sat where. Ya think it could be that they
can’t see it?
WVB is has the skill set of a couturier and the mindset
of the maddest of scientists. Lemaire the micro surgeon who has the laser focus
that yields clothes as meticulous and immaculate as any operating room in any hospital. They share that skill of
delivering impeccably well-made apparel for a very select few who can appreciate
clothes beyond trend and afford the tariff… so to speak.
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This review is not of the Instagram variety when
you look, click and move on... This one you MUST read to find out how these 2
rather outstanding designers have the same end game. If you examine WVB collection
you can see the most wonderful pants and some incredible pieces aimed at the
collector of fashion and not of the fashion fawner while Lemaire offers clothes
for those who insist on only perfection and understatement.
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PS. The perfect navy jumpsuit from WVB or maybe
the laser tailored grey parachute strap suit or the white flap closure suit?
Lemaire’s shirts or top stitched pieces are without equal? The saffron zip
front jacket or the ecru ¾ sleeved shadow windowpane shirt from Lemaire?
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