Arpenteur

Arpenteur is a Lyon label founded in 2011 by Marc Asseily and Laurent Bourven. Every piece is made entirely in France, part of a stated aim to keep the history of local menswear manufacturing going.

The clothes borrow from outerwear, workwear and sportswear, then add studied cuts and sleek finishes. The look is rooted in vintage French work and marine clothing, with inspiration ranging from the beaches of Normandy to the lavender fields of the Pyrenees. Time-honoured fabrics and age-old manufacturing techniques sit behind the styles, and archival references and military tradition show up too.

It suits anyone who likes utilitarian menswear with clean lines and a clear French accent.