What I like to do is take something from a man's wardrobe and re-proportion it slightly. We've got another jacket in this collection with a smaller shoulder. It's the idea of subtle feminization, to make the clothes more delicate. — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
Fashion has always been nourished by the past. At the end of the day, where the inspiration comes from doesn't matter. It's what you do with it. How you treat it, how you translate it into a contemporary wardrobe. You… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
What I like to do is take something from a man's wardrobe and re-proportion it slightly. We've got another jacket in this collection with… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
We have a direct contact with our clothes; they're like a little house. You have to feel good and at home in what you… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
I'm very clear about what I want to say. I have a great team and it's going well. I have a feeling of maturity. — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
It's a completely independent atelier and company. We develop the prototypes here. There's a pattern maker, a sample maker, a commercial team, a head… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
What's important for me is to find the right kind of girls who express a vision of a woman. We like girls who look… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
Clothes should be practical. I like the concept of easy wear. I think [86-year-old] actress Emmanuelle Riva was extremely chic. She's super stylish. At… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
Hermès and my own brand share the same philosophy, the same vision of women, but the two aren't identical. — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
It's very difficult to do street casting with girls, because a beautiful girl in real life won't necessarily have the silhouette or the presence… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
Fashion has always been nourished by the past. At the end of the day, where the inspiration comes from doesn't matter. It's what you… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
We are extremely precise about the girls we like; they're not necessarily the "It" girls of the season. Sometimes this "It" girl business gets… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
I don't like clothes that constrict. The idea is that they should accompany and help you. There's nothing superficial about getting dressed. Clothes can… — Christophe Lemaitre Copy Share Image
![“Clothes should be practical. I like the concept of easy wear. I think [86-year-old] actress Emmanuelle Riva was extremely chic. She's super stylish. At the Cesars, she was wearing this beautiful red silk dress. I don't know whose it was.” quote by Christophe Lemaitre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/276/christophe-lemaitre-35002_actresses_clothes-should-be-practical-i-like-the-c_1265465.jpg)
