We chatted with Marie Pidancet about her label, Louise Misha
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I’ve been uncommonly obsessed with fisherman sandals this season and I’m not quite sure why. Late last summer, I popped into Salter House—the sweetest cottagecore boutique in Brooklyn—and picked up a pair of their Sandana Jelly Sandals. I wanted to challenge myself to style an item that was out of the ordinary for me, both in terms of material and aesthetic. But they went straight into my closet…where they’ve remained ever since.
Not to be outdone, earlier this year, I discovered the Burnished Calfskin Fisherman Sandal from Ralph Lauren, a shoe that is so utterly beautiful that I gasped when I first saw it. It’s not a stretch to say I’ve probably thought about these shoes at least once a week for the last four months—and it’s not just their high price tag that keeps me from picking up a pair. I’m still not up for the challenge I gave myself a year ago.
This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Marie Pidancet, the mind behind Louise Misha, a fashion label that specializes in bohemian designs with global flair. Marie’s aesthetic has been heavily influenced by her travels around the world, and I know you’ll love her dynamic style.
Fit Check with Marie Pidancet
Born into a literary and artistic family, Marie Pidancet is the granddaughter of the African poet and art collector Jean Laude. She began her career working at a fashion agency, but it was in India that she decided to deepen her knowledge of textiles and crafts before returning to France to create Louise Misha. The brand is sold internationally and plans to open its first retail store in Paris.
Marie, tell me about this sweet look!
🏠 - I love all the embroidered details on these pieces, which remind me of the antique tablecloths embroidered by my grandmother. All-white tablecloths embroidered with openwork have the same spirit as this set.
👗 - [This is a] look that's strong and easy at the same time, with no mental burden thanks to the [ease of a matching] set. Also, the skirt is high-waisted to elongate the silhouette.
How did you discover and develop your personal style?
My personal style has evolved with the stages of my life. Motherhood pushed me towards a more comfortable wardrobe. I'm always on the lookout for comfortable and feminine pieces that can be worn both during the day and in the evening depending on how you accessorize. I hate feeling overdressed—I don’t feel like myself. On the other hand, I place a lot of importance on the quality of materials.
What’s your go-to style hack?
I really like sleeveless cardigans. At Louise Misha, we offer them every season. They're embroidered or printed with pretty quilting or patchwork. Beyond their very practical function (layers and warmth), they’re pieces that immediately dress up a silhouette. Sleeveless cardigans even let you dress up a simple blouse like a piece of jewelry would do.
Which Louise Misha pieces excite you most for this season?
Louise Misha is always about floral prints that I can't get enough of wearing! Our summer print “Blue Summer Meadow” is one of my favorites and is really iconic with its vintage Indian flowers. This long summer dress with this print is the ultimate bohemian dress that you can wear on the beach but also in town.
Shop our top picks from Louise Misha
Shop this Bohemian summer dress in Louise Misha’s sweet Blue Summer Meadow print in women’s sizes 34 to 44.
When paired with the matching pants below, Pidancet says the set is ‘an outfit that can be as dressy as it is comfortable for everyday wear.’ Shop the vest in a cream cotton-linen blend in women’s sizes 34 to 44.
‘These wide, straight-cut pants are a gentle revisitation of the ‘grandfather’ style straight out of the ‘50s,’ says Pidancet. Rock the style in women’s sizes 34 to 44.
If you love Pidancet’s Fit Check, shop the set yourself. ‘I love the amount of detail: The top is fully embroidered and open-worked by hand,’ she says. Shop the boho-chic top in women’s sizes 34 to 44 in white or black.
Made from organic cotton poplin, this vintage-inspired skirt can be yours in white or black in women’s sizes 34 to 44.
An excellent layering piece, this crocheted dickey is trendy while still looking totally classic. Shop the style in women’s sizes XS to L.
Available in three prints, the Bali Dress would make a stellar style statement during the transitional period between summer and fall. Shop it in women’s sizes 34 to 42.
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