If you could distill the feeling of a rosé-soaked vacation in the South of France into a clothing line, it would look something like Octobre Éditions. Launched in 2016 by Sézane founder Morgane Sézalory, the Parisian menswear label has earned a global following for its breezy, earth-toned button-downs, tees, and trousers made from luxurious natural fabrics. “Something with really good quality, not too expensive, with modern style, but not too fashion,” explains Arthur Person, Octobre’s brand director.
Despite not being particularly interested in capital-F fashion, Person is obsessed with the look, feel, and emotional resonance of clothes, a perspective that has shaped Octobre Éditions over the last decade. “I’m not following the catwalk or shows or anything,” he says, “but I’m really attached to the quality of fabric, to know how it’s made, and the story behind the product.” The day before the brand’s Paris Fashion Week presentation, instead of simply walking me through the racks containing his latest collection, Person offered to spend the day showing me some of his favorite spots in the city. The result was an ultimate insider’s tour of Paris, from a sumptuously decorated Art Nouveau hotel to Person’s favorite lunch spot.
