After a few years terribly devoted to the garbage underwear (4 for $12 or whatever) at mall shops like Aerie, I picked up a set of three Le Petit Bateaus this summer and was reminded why this brand is such a mainstay of French closets: It’s well made and soft, and it feels like a proper textile, rather than made the same substance as a black plastic spatulas from Target.
Unfortunately, this product more than most seems to be a victim of heightened worldwide tariffs: The sets of three, shown here for a mid-two-figure price, is only €18 in France — not cheap at all, but not extortionate, either. I guess I’m glad that it’s possible to shop Le Petit Bateau in the U.S; I would wait until a trip to France to stock up.
