he French neo-impressionist painter Paul Signac, born in 1863, might not be the obvious choice as a muse for Vilebrequin, makers of fine contemporary swimwear. But look a little closer and he’s the perfect brand ambassador. He was a regal man, often dressed in a suit or strong-shouldered coat while painting. More apt was his love of yachting, which prompted him, among other things, to fall in love with Saint-Tropez. He settled in what was then a small fishing
