JACQUEMUS LAUNCHES "LES TENNIS"

words by NATALIE GAL

Jacquemus’s new sneaker collection feels like a breath of fresh summer air — light, soft, and beautifully simple. The design is minimal but full of thoughtful details, like the sheer panels that make the shoes feel almost weightless, giving them an airy, flowy look that’s perfect for warm days.

There’s something graceful about them, too — almost like ballet shoes. They remind us of the quiet elegance in Degas’s paintings of dancers. Just like his ballerinas, these sneakers feel delicate and effortless, but there’s strength in their design. They’re made for comfort, but they also carry a sense of movement, elegance and beauty.

Simon Porte Jacquemus has always been about telling personal stories through fashion. Since starting the brand in 2009, he’s drawn inspiration from his childhood in the South of France — playing tennis within those sunny fields, quiet walks, afternoons on the porch with the sound of cicadas, a simple and contemplative lifestyle so many of us long for when the city's rush becomes too much. You can feel that warmth in these sneakers. They’re not loud or overdesigned. Just clean, light, and made with care.