credits: @camillecharriere, @clairerose, Rouje, @laurafaujanet, @anaelleduguet, Sézane, @maralafontan, @paola_cossentino, Zara, @junybreeze, @junybreeze, @elegantmademoiselle

credits: @camillecharriere, @clairerose, Rouje, @laurafaujanet, @anaelleduguet, Sézane, @maralafontan, @paola_cossentino, Zara, @junybreeze, @junybreeze, @elegantmademoiselle
« Timeless Frenchness » French style is all about being chic without trying too hard, effortlessly combining sophisticated and layed-back elements. The French look is playing with masculine and feminine attributes by mixing elegant details or accessories with rather casual basics: trenchcoats, jeans, a little black dress worn with ballet flats or a blazer paired with white sneakers. The versatile and timeless Parisian chic is the perfect investment look as it always maintains its dreamy allure.
« Bourgeois heritage » Inspired by the seduction and femininity of cherry-colored lips, red is livening up the wardrobe of a rather neutral French style. The fiery tone is equally joyful and glamorous. It embeds a daring, yet classical heritage and enhances the character of any contemporary woman. Lipstick red is distinctly bright in its nuance and infuses styles with freshness and empowerment.
« A mariner’s dream » Blue and white horizontal stripes date back to French soldiers in 1858 and were reinterpreted by Chanel in 1913 and Jean Paul Gaultier in the 60s and 80s. As a result, the Breton stripe has become an integral element of iconic French wardrobes. Its distinctly clean look creates a modernist aesthetic that embeds a genderless and versatile character.
« The perfect balance » A white blouse is a staple for any wardrobe, but with a distinct French twist it resonates a whole other allure. From feminine peasant blouses to androgynous cotton shirts, the perfect white blouse is a staple for an effortlessly chic look. It is neitehr too fitted nor too oversized and convinces with bohemian touches, while remaining stylish and chic.
« Perfectly Preppy » Next to the ballet flat, Mary Jane shoes are the perfect shoe for the chic French look. While they are comfortable, in both low or block heel variations, they add an elegant nuance to any outfit. Their bon ton appeal is currently resonating well with consumers, as an astonishing +233% growth of the style across Instagram is indicating. Prep is back and the Mary Jane is here for it!
The need for timeless storytelling finds archive themes and classical styles returning to the screens. The everlasting French chic, a mix between cool and elegant, surely ticks all the boxes for more mindful and long-lasting consumer purchases. Integrating trending staples including tanks, mens shirts, retro polos or slip styles into the classic mix can elevate the chic French look to a more youthful and contemporary level. Setting on reassuring reds and maritime stripes will pay off for summer as consumers aim for styles that merge well into their wardrobes and seem timelessly reconnected from fast-paced trends. Consider this theme for a long-lasting feminine narrative within your range.
9 May 2022