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Founder and designer interview 1. Our theme of this interview is there is nothing important than shoes in men’s accessories. Do you think it is true? Absolutely true. Choosing the right footwear is crucial. It determines both the approach and the messages we want to pass on. There’s a theory that I strongly believe in; which is that- we define the silhouette of a man by two things. The top and bottom - Hairdressing and shoe are the endings of masculine styles. A good free and vigorous hair and a stylish footwear are the only defining things.   2. You...

What can a woman's perspective bring to styling a man's look? Laetitia Paul, French GQ's longtime fashion editor, can affirm that it adds quite some finesse. Having trained at the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, Paul landed an internship at the iconic American menswear title that had recently launched in France. She transitioned up the masthead to fashion assistant then fashion editor; her illustrious career has now spanned a decade. When presented with the collection for Jacques Solovière Paris, Paul was attracted to "the simplicity of the product," she recalled, sitting in the Condé Nast France headquarters in...

“Here, it’s like a flea market,” says Nicolas Ouchenir, gesturing around him in his atelier on Rue Royale. Indeed, the infamous French calligrapher’s Parisian workroom is filled with ink bottles lined up like perfumes, clusters of assorted tools (calans, automatic pens, Japanese markers, paintbrushes, quills), taxidermied birds and butterflies, books about decoding symbols and art… Ouchenir is regularly called upon as a scribe for the most demanding international luxury brands, to infuse a sense of playfulness into their invitations and written materials. (On his desk stood seemingly endless stacks white cards, which he was hand-writing for Natacha Ramsay-Levi’s new collection...

1) Which particular Jacques Solovière Paris style initially caught your attention? My first pair of Jacques Solovière Paris shoes were the Belgian loafers which I thought looked amazing. When I looked further into the brand, I found the Jim pinch sneakers and thought they were one of the most unique shoes I've seen. I loved the elegance it brought to a sneaker while also being unique and true to its roots.   2) What do you think differentiates Jacques Solovière Paris from others? What surprised you about JS? I think that creating something from one piece of leather is a very one-of-a-kind thing....