Reinventing classic French style at Balenciaga
Paris Fashion Week saw Alexander Wang make his debut as creative director at iconic French house, Balenciaga.
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03, 2013
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02, 2013
Your insider’s guide to Paris Fashion Week – Part Three
Who better to take you through the wonderful (and wild) world of Paris Fashion Week? Today, we're talking street style with Cordelia Houel. Part Three
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02, 2013
Your insider’s guide to Paris Fashion Week – Part One
Who better to take you through the wonderful (and wild) world of Paris Fashion Week? Today, we're talking street style with Cordelia Houel.
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02, 2013
Le Buzz: Beyond the French news
What's news in France? Gay marriage stirs debate, Andrée Putman passes away, and Le Plaza Athénée celebrates its 100th anniversary in style.
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02, 2013
Le Buzz: Beyond the French news
Cette semaine dans Le Buzz, on s’interroge sur l’évolution de la société française concernant la question du mariage gay ; on dit adieu à la Grande Dame du design Andrée Putman et on commence à fêter les 100 ans du palace parisien Le Plaza Athénée.
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12, 2012
The battle to exonerate Coco Chanel: pertinent or pointless?
MaVieFrançaise™ was recently made aware of a statement released by Gabrielle Labrunie – Chanel’s only living relative – and Isée St. John Knowles, President of the Société Baudelaire, addressing the black mark against Chanel’s character.
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10, 2012
The best of French in New York: Where French women shop
As is the case with most things French, they do the basics extremely well. Each an extremely simple wardrobe staple, but only in France could I find these items so naturally well tailored that it would look good on any woman at any size, without breaking the piggy bank.
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09, 2012
Villainous or vindicated? An interview with a French icon
In a previously unpublished interview, Chanel speaks with journalist turned World War II soldier and spy, Malcolm Muggeridge. The September 1944 interview addresses an issue that has long been speculated over: the nature of Chanel’s involvement with the Nazis in Vichy France.
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08, 2012
Paris Luxe: the fashionable French history of Ritz Paris
For the fashion world, the closure of the Ritz will be a great loss, albeit temporarily. But the 200 million euro refurbishments will no doubt ensure an even more splendid venue for many haute couture shows to come!
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07, 2012
Paris Luxe: France’s most fashionable birthday celebration?
French fashion house Chloé is celebrating its 60th anniversary this autumn in Paris. Big plans for the celebration have been announced, commencing with an exhibition which opens 28 September at Palais de Tokyo. The iconic fashion brand's historic and most influential designs will be on display here.
