House Lanvin

But why is Paris the capital of fashion today? Simply because little has changed, despite the drop in the number of couture houses. The most important fashion shows still take place in Paris and more aspiring designers go to the city to learn and showcase their work than they do London, New York or Milan.

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To avoid standing out as a tourist on the Parisian streets, avoid items like original UGG boots, clunky tennis shoes, flip flops, and sweatpants. Paris clothes look presentable at all times; your goal is to maintain a comfortable look, while exuding femininity and edge.

As a tourist, the most important thing to know about French people is that they do not wear berets as a common dressing accessory. It is crucial because wearing one will give any Frenchman in Paris the impression that you lack sartorial savoire-faire.

A crossbody bag seems to be the purse of choice, often with a chain strap. Parisians are generally pretty conservative in their dress, and they add color through tops (see below) and accessories.

The general public, including in France knows mostly the monogrammed items. If you go to a LV shop, 80% of the crowd are foreigners because the French don’t really care about LV and when they do it’s for items other than the monogram bags. Especially young French women prefer other brands, even less prestigious.

Now I know monogram is back in a big way at the moment, but even so, I didn’t expect to see it so often in Paris. After all, folklore – as well as plenty of articles on the internet – inform us that Parisian women never carry Louis Vuitton bags.

Most French girls won’t wear gaudy or flashy accessories, but they do like to accessorize with minimal jewelry, classic handbags and simple leather belts….French Girl Accessories

• Gold Hoops.
• Stud Earrings.
• Gold Pendant Necklace.
• Thin Gold Rings.
• Leather Crossbody Bag.
• Straw Tote.
• Basket Bag.
• Bucket Bag.

French women typically invest in fewer clothing pieces that are better: You’ll find a perfectly tailored black blazer, well-cut denim, booties and heels that are both classic and cool, and buttondowns that look like they might be borrowed from the boys.