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The new collection, Le Vestiaire, empowers Sofitel’ s 25,000 employees from Front Office to Housekeeping to proudly dress with individuality and ease, reflecting the effortless chic of French style.
From refined tailoring to pieces enriched with Sofitel’ s hand-drawn prints and monogram, the collection weaves quiet identity into every detail. Designed for inclusivity and ease, it balances modern comfort with French elegance, adapting seamlessly to cultures, climates and hotel personalities across the globe.
Sofitel’ s new Le Vestiaire will begin rolling out in hotels worldwide from the end of 2026.
One Vestiaire. Thousands of expressions. Comprising more than 45 pieces and a curated selection of refined accessories, Le Vestiaire captures the creative, cosmopolitan spirit of Paris, where elegance is never uniform and individuality is always in style. Designed with versatility at its core, the collection enables each Sofitel hotel, resort, and residence, from Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk to Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua, to curate a wardrobe fitting the local culture while maintaining Sofitel’ s signature French elegance.
With silhouettes designed to adapt to each culture, climate, and character, Le Vestiaire offers one wardrobe with thousands of possibilities. Sofitel employees are empowered to curate their own“ vestiaire”, freely mixing and matching a range of versatile pieces to create silhouettes suiting different body shapes, personal preferences, and levels of comfort- a true celebration of individuality across the Sofitel world. For example, the Gilet Cintré * is available in a sleeveless version and can be effortlessly paired with either pleated trousers or a midi skirt. More than attire, this mix-and-match collection reflects Sofitel’ s belief that true luxury is personal.
Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, said:“ We are entering a moment when Sofitel has fully regained its pride, at a time when so many of our hotels are being beautifully renovated- such as Sofitel New York, Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, and many more- and when new Sofitel properties are opening around the world as true flagships of the brand. It was essential to me that our teams- the very essence of luxury- could also benefit from this new era of beauty. It felt only natural that they should shine more than ever. I am delighted by this collaboration with Cordelia de Castellane, who has perfectly captured the spirit of a refined, timeless wardrobe, celebrating French elegance and luxury.”
Haute couture sensitivity meets hospitality. Iconic French designer Cordelia de Castellane channels timeless Parisian style in Le Vestiaire, shaped by a career steeped in French couture and the exceptional savoir-faire of the ateliers where she perfected her craft. A true Parisienne with a cosmopolitan spirit, de Castellane’ s lifestyle and curiosity for other cultures continually inspire her work.
Designing her first global wardrobe was both a creative challenge and an intimate collaboration. Immersing herself in workshops and fittings with Sofitel’ s Heartists, she explored comfort, movement, and personal expression, ensuring the collection resonates across diverse silhouettes, cultures, and roles.
Timeless cuts, tactile fabrics, and expressive hues define the collection, with each piece crafted to move seamlessly between formality and ease. The result is a modern interpretation of the French art de vivre, refined, spirited, and beautifully attuned to the people who wear it.
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