Paris street style : a guide to effortless chic / by Isabelle Thomas & Frédérique Veysset ; under the direction of Caroline Levesque ; illustrations by Clèment Dezèlus ; photographs by Frédérique Veysset ; translated from the French by Anthony Roberts.
Originally published: Paris : Éditions de La Martinière, c2012.
Contents:
What is French style? -- Find your own style -- Should we keep up with fashion? -- False absolutes -- As in fasion, so in life -- The power of accessories -- Making cheap look classy -- Condemned without a fair trail -- Denim for every day -- The bag of your life -- The little black dress -- Welcome to the world of the bourgeoisie -- Stolen clothes -- Secondhand clothes -- Can I still get away with this? -- Our favorite places to go in Paris.
Summary:
"One city always seems to win the award for most-wanted style--Paris, where people walking down the avenues mix timeless and trendy pieces in a way that appears effortless. French fashion writers Isabelle Thomas and Frédérique Veysset break down the "je ne sais quoi" of Paris street style, describing the essential elements that should be in everyone's wardrobe. Renowned experts on French style--designers, stylists, editors, and celebrities--also chime in to reveal their favorite accessories and how to create multidimensional looks and make affordable clothing appear luxurious. Starring both fashion icons and anonymous women met on the streets of Paris and richly illustrated with hand-drawn sketches and Veysset's striking photographs, Paris Street Style is an inspirational fashion guide that will allow you, no matter where you are from, to cultivate an everyday style of timeless glamour, careless, easy chic--votre style français."--Amazon.com.
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