Alexis Michalik is as comfortable on the contemporary theater stage as Jacques Solovière is with men’s shoes. Michalik’s personal style walks a fine line between simplicity and a one-of-a-kind sense of detail. Just as they would do on a stage, the two men play opposite and rely on their personal strengths to bring this new collection to life. ‘Act I, first scene’: The dialog begins, both of them stand firm in their roles: Michalik is the acting, Solovière is the costume. Together, they embody a complementarity that makes the performance unique and of the utmost elegance. Their joint vision of chic reads especially effortless, but in fact, there’s nothing more complex than simplicity. Beautiful footwear, well-cut trousers, and a knitted jumper: that’s a winning trio. But how do you make it iconic? All it took was a pleat. The Solovière signature has always marked the frontier between the ordinary and the extraordinary…