Born in St-Tropez and always reflecting the stylish freedom of the French Riviera, Vilebrequin is renowned for high-colour men's swimwear collections that remain the very epitome of holiday chic. Vilebrequin was founded in 1971 and half a century later this is a brand that remains at the forefront of vacation fashion. Cut, signature bright colours and fit are famously perfect and today swimwear is complemented by a range of polo shirts, shorts and trousers for aprés-beach cocktails and long warm evenings.
The look of Vilebrequin will always speak of the Mediterranean sunlight with a verve and a brightness that's unique to what's become a seminal French brand. The name translates as "crankshaft", a nod to co-founder Fred Prysquel's work as a motor sports journalist and a reference to the shape of the spiral staircase in the first Vilebrequin shop in St-Tropez, opened by Fred and his fashion designer wife Yvette. The company’s signature remains its Moorea swimming shorts, a central staple of the collections for 30 years.
Vilbrequin vacation clothing generally fits true to size. The brand advises that for a more comfortable fit, you should choose a size up from your usual size and for a more snug fit, choose a size down. Scroll down for our complete Vilebrequin sizing guide, to find the perfect fit for your perfect seaside getaway.
Vilebrequin sizing notes
- All Vilebrequin pieces fit true to size
- If your size is in between, Vilebrequin advise going up a size for a more comfortable fit, or down for a more snug fit
- Check the size of your existing shorts, trousers or shirts if in doubt
- All measurements are in centimetres
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Vilebrequin sizing charts
Swimwear
Size | Waist size (cm) |
XS | 89-93 |
S | 93-97 |
M | 97-101 |
L | 101-105 |
XL | 105-111 |
XXL | 111-117 |
XXXL | 117-123 |
4XL | 123-130 |
5XL | 130-136 |
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Tops
Size | Chest size (cm) |
XS | 74-78 |
S | 80-84 |
M | 86-90 |
L | 92-96 |
XL | 98-104 |
XXL | 106-112 |
XXXL | 114-120 |
4XL | 122-128 |
5XL | 130-136 |
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Bottoms
Size | Waist size (cm) |
XS | 74-78 |
S | 80-84 |
M | 86-90 |
L | 92-96 |
XL | 98-104 |
XXL | 106-112 |
XXXL | 114-120 |
4XL | 122-128 |
5XL | 130-136 |
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