Back in the old days, when someone complimented your outfit, if you said (truthfully or otherwise) It's the latest thing from Paris, that was supposed to mean it was the most current style and design available. But did the people in Paris brag about the purchases the same way, by saying, it's the latest thing from America. Guess what? They probably did. Fashion styles can cross international borders, and it works both ways. We Americans look forward to the latest offerings from the Jean Paul … [Read more...]
Channeling French Fashion: Suggestions
It is an assumption that with berets, striped shirts and tiny scarves, French fashion is too often trapped by cliches, forced to suffer from tired misconceptions. The truth is a far more flattering thing, however, and the designs from Paris should not be ignored or believed to reflect the theatricality of mimes. Tailored Looks The essence of French fashion are the silhouettes chosen by would-be stylists. All clothing whether empire-waisted gowns, knee-length tunics or ruffled blouses must be … [Read more...]
How to Score International Fashions
There are many designers located internationally, often producing their newest looks and styles in fashion havens such as Paris, Rome, and London. It can be fun to watch fashion shows from overseas to see the latest styles that are being worn in other parts of the world. Many of the top designers show off their lines during fashion week, which is held twice a year and hosted in New York City, Milan, Italy, Paris, and London. Dressing in the latest international fashions can get pricey, … [Read more...]
Everyday Parisian Fashion
Image by nicogenin via Flickr When a lot of people think of Paris, they conjure up images in their head of chic and sophisticated individuals who are permanently clad in couture and oversized sunglasses. There are many different looks that encompass what is traditionally French. As you can see below there is no singular look which can be termed as stereotypically French. Classic One of the staples of a French girl’s wardrobe is classic pieces which last many seasons. Classic clothes … [Read more...]
Fashion Accessories
Fashion is all about setting a trend to be well finished and which adds a new look to the person acquitted with those fashion wears and accessories. The material to be used in fashion fabrics is also of much importance as to create a good clothing one must need to choose the material wisely which suits the trend and also comforts the person wearing it. Fashion is the most admired style of clothing and making the looks more moderate and there are many fashion designers and labels which are … [Read more...]