A man doesn't renew his wardrobe every year. He adds a good piece when he finds it. The rest continues its journey.

The men's collectionAu Vieux Campeur – Congés Payés extends the heritage of the rue des Écoles brand: men's clothingdesigned for everyday life, travel, the city, the weekendand all those days that don't fit into any category. An approach to fashionthat prefers to last rather than surprise.

Dress the man, not the character

We are sometimes asked why our collection fits on so few pages.

Because it's better to know each piece by its name than to fill entire racks. We preferred to create a coherent wardrobecapable of accompanying outdoor activitiesas well as days in the city. Clothes generally have a more interesting life when they are worn than when they are just looked at.

• Upper body.We have planned what to wear from mid-seasonto all seasons: men's t-shirtsand men's polo shirtsin cottonwhen the sun does its job correctly, men's sweaters, men's cardigans, men's fleecesin woolor men's jacketswhen it's a little less so. Some pieces are also waterproof, because the weather doesn't consult anyone before changing its mind. The men's sweatshirt, on the other hand, is accommodating. This is probably why it is so often found on the back of a chair.
• The bottom, and what goes with it. Men's trousersand men's shortsare designed with the same idea in mind: a good cutpromotes comfortand simplifies the day. Walking, taking the train, cycling, having lunch on a terrace or coming home late... we have always considered that clothes have better things to do than demand all your attention.
• Travel companions. Men's caps, bags and accessories complete this men's ready-to-weardesigned to accompany both impromptu departures and well-established habits. A good bag carries the essentials. A good cap protects from the sun. For glasses forgotten on the kitchen table, we are still looking.

Our collection of men's lifestyle clothingis designed to last, be worn often and age well. Trends come and go, as do seasons. A good wardrobe, however, simply continues to serve its purpose.