Frédéric Beausoleil, Paris, France
10th February 2012 “The significant differences with men’s frames is that they are more into technical details and new materials than women, which gives more importance to the look of the frame. Effectively, during the last ten years, we’ve seen men emancipate themselves – accessing and affirming a strong sense of style. Of course men are as interested in vintage as women! Even more, considering that Vintage men’s looks have always kept an important and “non-time-able” place in the perfect men’s outfit. Vintage is a shelter – a safe place protecting men from any bad fashion choices, if used with the knowledge of history.
Men look for quality, colour, design and material all at the same time – men feel the frame and judge it in their hands, sensing both the lightness and look together. The frame has to be equilibrated to reach the right customer. My personal designer favourites for men’s clothing would be Marithé+Francois Girbault, mixed with Ozwald Boateng (an exceptional tailor) and Marc Jacobs. As the world financial situation is going, I would say that “reassuring vintage” is a strong direction for the good days ahead….but I secretly hope and work for something new and different for the future.” www.beausoleil.fr JG
Photo of Frédéric Beausoleil: Gilles Stüssi