Gerard Darel: Parisian chic for the modern woman

It’s not difficult to guess where the chic label Gerard Darel comes from. All the muted hues, well-cut garments, and luxe fabrics seen in a Gerard Darel online shop only prove to show that the French know how to dress! With its key piece being a knitted jumper based on the one worn by Marilyn Monroe, it’s obvious that this is one brand which knows how to share the kind of luxury associated with the stars with the people.

The history of Gerard Darel

Founded in 1971 in the heart of Parisian culture by Gerard and Daniele Darel, the company based its core collection on soft tones and classic, chic cuts which their peers were wearing and wanted to exemplify. In just one summer dress, the pair are able to evoke images of Paris in the height of Summer – romantic, non?

Gerard Darel in Paris

The city is, to this day, the heart of the company. With Gerard’s muses including the babe Charlotte Gainsbourg, who posed in the campaign in trench coats and tank tops, the pair are intent upon keeping the line French focused, and they’re doing a good job of keeping their vision clean with a boutique in Saint-Germain.

How to wear Gerard Darel

Thankfully Gerard Darel’s collections are always focussed and rely on separates, so they can all be worn together. The muted colour palette means that there are few clashes, and it is easy to pair a last season blazer with some new jeans.

If you favour effortless looks with few patterns and attention to fabric and the like, then a browse of the Gerard Darel online shop we have here at Stylight will be sure to fill you with wardrobe inspiration.
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