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Lemaire launched his label, named simply "Lemaire," in 1991, until going on hiatus to join
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designs that resist trends, emphasizing clothes practical for daily wear rather than "a spectacular point of view." He is heavily inspired by
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fashion, Lemaire launched his eponymous label in 1991 with a collection of womenswear, introducing menswear in 1995. Lemaire won the
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womenswear in 2010. The move was a surprise for the industry, as the relatively inexperienced
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