La Franceet

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(Fashion)

Importance of fashion in France

• Paris is the Capital of France and one of the capitals of fashion.

• “Haute Couture”, very high quality, custom-made fashion originated in Paris.

• Many of the world’s top designers are French, including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Guy Laroche, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent…etc.

French Fashion designers

Louis Vuitton

Christian Dior

Chanel

Yves Saint-Laurent

Fashion Weeks and Fashion Shows

• The Paris Fashion Week takes place twice a year .

• See some recent fashion shows in Paris Fashion week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOdqgCLiGqk

Women’s fashion (Chanel) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2T-GmMiL7I

Men’s fashion (Christian Dior) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv1Jz3SBT4k