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A Take On French Style
France (but mostly Paris)Damien Woolnough contemplates French style. Sydney Morning Herald Walking the streets of Paris, dining at restaurants with views of the Eiffel Tower and sitting front row at Saint Laurent or Chanel, you can be forgiven for thinking that the French have pulled the finest navy wool over the eyes of the rest of the world. There is a studied effortless to the way many French women dress, with their hair gently tousled rather than blown out, make-up barely noticeable and outfits that look thrown together. “I think French style is classic at its core,” says Claudia Stahl, founder...
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Parisian In 2 Seconds With A Breton Stripe Jumper 🇫🇷
Arguably more iconic than a beret, a Breton jumper, or marinière as they are known in France, can be found in every French wardrobe. Timeless, yet the definition of casual cool, you could say it has earned its stripes.With the cooler months upon us, it's time to warm up the Winter wardrobe. The good news is a Breton jumper never dates. They are universally recognised as a marker of chic weekend wear; it goes well with jeans, loafers and a trench coat, or over a dress or skirt with ankle boots for an instantly chic look.Our French-style Breton stripe sweaters...
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The Trench Always On Trend
THE TRENCH:ALWAYS ON TRENDA trench coat evokes images of wintry strolls through London streets; the classic all weather coat.According to tradition, a trench coat is made from gabardine, a type of wool or cotton fabric waterproofed using lanolin before weaving. The double breasted design has wide lapels, a storm flap, and generous pockets The coat is belted at the waist with a self-belt, and the sleeves have a cuff strap, designed to prevent rainwater from running down the forearm when using binoculars - whether in the field of battle or at sporting events. Military function also determined the shoulder straps, which would hold a...
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Jackie O Style
Style Selon Jackie O A beacon of style and grace around the world—Jackie Kennedy Onassis, the wife of President John F. Kennedy and later known as Jackie O, has undoubtedly been one of the foremost influences on style in the last century. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929, in Southampton, New York. Her father, John, was a wealthy stockbroker on Wall Street whose family had come from France in the early 1800s. Growing up she studied French, history and the arts. After spending her junior year abroad in Paris, Jackie fell in love with France and the European lifestyle,...