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Brand profile
Vilebrequin
French luxury swimwear label known for printed men's swim shorts, matching father-and-son sets and resortwear, owned by G-III Apparel Group.
Saint-TropezOrigin
MenswearFocus
Quiet luxuryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Vilebrequin
Two trunk cuts do the work
The line is built around the Moorea and Mistral trunks — quick-dry fabric, back eyelets and hand-assembled waistband drawstrings, in printed turtle, crab and marine motifs.
Saint-Tropez resort logic, not gym swim
Founded on Fred Prysquel's 1971 swim short, the range reads as resortwear: linen shirts, terry polos, tees and beach accessories alongside the trunks.
Priced as a holiday purchase
Med-high pricing for swim shorts, sold largely through resort-town boutiques, with matching father-and-son sizes plus women's and children's swim.
How Vilebrequin fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Vilebrequin swim and resortwear runs true to size with a comfortable, relaxed cut typical of European resort brands.
Tip: Order your usual size; the swim trunks fit true with an adjustable drawstring for fine-tuning.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | true to size | relaxed | Take your normal size for a relaxed resort fit; size down if you prefer a trimmer silhouette. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular | Stick with your usual size for a classic, slightly relaxed fit. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Vilebrequin fit questions
Does Vilebrequin run big or small?
Vilebrequin fits true to size. Order your usual size; the swim trunks fit true with an adjustable drawstring for fine-tuning. Most shoppers find Vilebrequin swim and resortwear runs true to size with a comfortable, relaxed cut typical of European resort brands.
How does Vilebrequin fit?
Most shoppers find Vilebrequin swim and resortwear runs true to size with a comfortable, relaxed cut typical of European resort brands. Overall shape: regular.
How do Vilebrequin shirts & overshirts fit?
Vilebrequin shirts & overshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size for a relaxed resort fit; size down if you prefer a trimmer silhouette. Shape: relaxed.
How do Vilebrequin t-shirts & graphic tees fit?
Vilebrequin t-shirts & graphic tees fits true to size. Stick with your usual size for a classic, slightly relaxed fit. Shape: regular.
Brand facts
Vilebrequin produces luxury swimwear and resortwear rooted in the men's swim short Fred Prysquel first designed in Saint-Tropez in 1971. Signature Moorea and Mistral trunks combine quick-dry fabrics, back eyelets and hand-assembled waistband drawstrings with printed motifs such as turtles, crabs and marine life, frequently offered in matching father-and-son sizes. Collections extend to women's and children's swim, linen shirts, terry polos, T-shirts and beach accessories, sold through resort-town boutiques and wholesale. G-III Apparel Group has owned the brand since 2012; Roland Herlory is CEO and headquarters are in Geneva.
- Founded
- 1971
- Origin
- Saint-Tropez, France
- Made in
- Italy, Bulgaria, Morocco
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Quiet luxury, Minimalist / Contemporary, Athleisure / Sportswear