Gerbe is one of the best examples of Parisian excellence we have ever seen in the realm of legwear or anywhere else besides. Gerbe tights and their other hosiery items are some of the most loved and adored in the industry, and they are one of a handful of significant names known for making their legwear in the heart of Paris still to this day. Gerbe is also one of the most senior designers from France that are always working to this day, being founded in 1904. Gerbe is one of the most experienced designers, thanks to over a century of fantastic fashion tights from their company. Gerbe stockings and tights all carry that pedigree with them, and they come with one of the best reputations you will ever find. But what exactly is Gerbe’s range comprised of? Well, first and foremost, they stick with their heritage and create items that echo the traditions of Parisian design — namely, backseam tights or even more traditionally, backseam stockings. French backseam stockings are some of the most well regarded and iconic items of legwear ever made, and Gerbe specialises in them. They have a stellar range of items that also features matte stockings, glossy tights and other staples of legwear history. If you want traditionally made French backseam stockings or classic backseam tights, then Gerbe is exactly the designer you will need.
Gerbe Soie 50 Tights really missed the mark this time. No, you did not misread the fibre mix, these are 100% silk tights. Gerbe makes these tights in just four sizes; 1-4. As soon as you open the packet you can see these tights are different; the whole surface texture is just different.
Gerbe Men’s Satin 8 Tights are great for men! Tights for men are not something you see every day, indeed this is only the sixth fashion style that we have ever seen and three of those were unisex styles from Levee who went into administration last week!
Gerbe Gardenia Tights are classics! We have another from the Gerbe 2004 fashion collection. Indeed, one of the more extreme designs, based on 15 denier sheer to waist tights with all the usual high quality features you would expect from Gerbe. Apparently, they did not adhere to the “more is less” theory of design.
Gerbe Futura 40 Tights are the best of the best! Just when it looks like Autumn is about to burst into life here in England, the weather forecasters are talking about snow at the weekend. So time to put the sheers back in the drawer for a few weeks to get the opaque tights out.
Gerbe Fox Trot Tights are great but risky…We had expected a 40 denier semi-opaque with an appliqué design. But what we found on opening the packet was a full lace garment. A real throwback to the 1980s designed wise but created with Gerbe flair and modern techniques.
Gerbe Enigme Tights are something you should check out! They feature all that we like from Gerbe; like their very conformable waistband, flat seams and silk lined gusset.
Gerbe Effect 20 Tights are ALMOST perfect! We have not seen support or control hosiery from Gerbe before. However, they tell us that this style is one of their best sellers. The legs are beautifully sheer with a smooth matte finish, the fit is perfect and the colouring flawless.
Gerbe Corsaire Tights is a definite recommendation! The current fashion, in the UK at least, is for “footless” hosiery. This can mean anything from tights that come down from the ankle to correct Capri length just below the knee. There is no doubt that some styles look better than others and you have to be careful to choose one that suits the length and shape of your legs.
Gerbe Butterfly Tights is good but doesn’t quite reach it…Not everything is perfect though. We were not convinced by black butterflies on beige tights, choose your colour combination carefully. The invisible reinforced toes were beautifully made and designed to last; sadly they are not invisible!