LEMAIRE has defended gender equality and promoted diversity within its teams since its creation. The company, led by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, now brings together nearly 300 employees worldwide, selected for their talent and their shared passion for meticulously designed garments. Each collection is developed and rolled out with their contribution.

The workforce is composed of 68% women, a distribution that is also reflected at the management level. The remuneration framework has been designed to reward commitment and performance regardless of gender.

LEMAIRE publishes below its 2026 Gender Equality Index. This indicator evaluates, out of 100 points, the level of equality between women and men within the company, based on several criteria and using the 2025 calendar year as a reference.

Overall LEMAIRE score: 99/100 points

This score reflects LEMAIRE’s ongoing commitment to gender equality and demonstrates the efforts made by the company to ensure an inclusive and fair working environment for all. The national average Gender Equality Index score in France for the same year is 88.5/100.

Indicator 1 – Gender pay gap

LEMAIRE score: 39/40

The existing pay gap within the company is in favor of women. This recognition of the value of their work is the result of the salary policy implemented. In France, according to INSEE and the Inequalities Observatory, women earn on average 4.3% less than men for equivalent working time and roles.

Indicator 2 – Gap in individual pay increase rates (excluding promotions)

LEMAIRE score: 35/35

LEMAIRE ensures that individual salary increases are distributed fairly and independently of gender.

Indicator 3 – Percentage of female employees who received a pay increase within one year of returning from maternity leave

LEMAIRE score: 15/15

No employee returning from maternity leave was excluded from salary increase measures: 100% of the women concerned received a salary increase upon their return, demonstrating the absence of discrimination in access to pay raises.

Indicator 4 – Number of employees of the underrepresented gender among the 10 highest-paid employees

LEMAIRE score: 10/10

Among the 10 highest salaries, LEMAIRE maintains equal representation between men and women. This parity reflects the company’s commitment to fair remuneration at all levels of responsibility.