{"title":"Our subjects","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Imperial, we don't choose a garment by its cut, but by its fabric. It is the fabric that decides whether a jacket will last through the day, whether a pair of trousers will bag at the knees, or whether an outfit will come out of a suitcase ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur materials are categorized by time of day. Most are available in matching jackets and trousers, which allows you to compose an outfit by choosing your size piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/tous-les-jours\"\u003eEveryday\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/crepe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrepe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — diagonal weave, supple drape, wrinkle-resistant. The choice for women on the go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/laine-et-draperie\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWool and drapery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — the look of cold wool without the maintenance. Our most extensive range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/jersey-point-de-milan\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJersey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — double-faced, dense knit. Holds its shape at the knees and elbows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/le-week-end\"\u003eThe Weekend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mailles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — tightly knit, they are non-itchy and won't sag at the neckline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/mailles-et-sweat-shirts\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilan stitch sweatshirts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — relaxation without compromising on the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/le-soir\"\u003eThe Evening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/satin\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it catches the light without looking shiny, which matters when the evening will be photographed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/dentelle-et-transparences\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLace and transparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — re-embroidered lace, mesh, devoré velvet. Lined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/jersey-point-de-milan\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrepino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — dense stretch piqué, the material used for our tuxedos. Impeccable hold and freedom of movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/l-hiver\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/laine-et-draperie\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — coat fabric. It holds the shape of the collar without being heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/velours\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorduroy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it has a direction: light catches it one way and slides off the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/cuir-et-eco-cuir\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather and eco-leather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — lambskin for items made to last, eco-leather for finishes that real leather doesn't allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/les-motifs\"\u003ePatterns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rayures-carreaux-motifs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStripes, checks, and patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — houndstooth, Prince of Wales check, tweed, stripes. The pattern is in the fabric, not printed on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/panthere\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeopard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — on a camel and brown background this season, more muted than the beige from five years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne rule applies to everyone: only one patterned piece per outfit, the rest should be solid. And some good news, rare at this price point: \u003cstrong\u003eeverything is machine washable\u003c\/strong\u003e, including wools and formal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relationship between material, cut, and volume is detailed in \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/guide-du-tailleur\"\u003ethe tailor's guide\u003c\/a\u003e. To feel the fabrics for yourself, visit us at 21 rue du Président Édouard Herriot, Lyon 1st.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/4282\/6313\/collections\/147.jpg?v=1788811818","url":"https:\/\/imperial-lyon.fr\/en-eu\/collections\/nos-matieres.oembed","provider":"Imperial Fashion Lyon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}