Paris Chic vs Paris Street

When we talk about notable fashion, Paris is always on our list. Paris is often named as "the fashion capital" or the "city of fashion."  It is the home to iconic Haute Couture houses and brands creating us to perceive Paris style as chic and elegant, yet this is only one facet of their fashion. When we look at the street style we see the ranging styles and aesthetics that helps solidify Paris to be an innovative fashion leader. 

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The Chic/Luxe Look

The classic Parisian style of elegance and grace. With Paris style we think of an effortless put together charm, while still being comfortable for commuting. This style incorporates many "professional" stylistic choices like blazers, tailored pants, and collared shirts. But, to create a more effortless chic look we see the incorporation of current trends and own individualistic choices. It is often a neutral color scheme and accessorized with iconic luxury brands like Chanel boots or a Dior handbag.  


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Eccentric Maximalism

A stark contrast from what we know of Paris style, this aesthetic is everything it opposes. Eccentric maximalism is pure individualism and more. It is full of colors, layers, patterns, and textures. This style is led by experimenting creatively and driven by your playful character. This fashion challenges convention and has bold gestures.


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Unique Innovation

Paris is known for fashion innovation as it is home to the globally renowned institutions: Chanel, Christian Dior, Hermes, Louis Vuitton. These brands have gone on to influence women's fashion till this generation, creating Paris to become one of the places to be in fashion. In Paris we start to see innovative fashion and stylistic choices. We see garments that have unique silhouettes, textures, as well as sustainable alternatives. 


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This contains an image of: The Best Street Style From Paris Fashion Week's Spring 2023 Shows
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After exploring the facets of Paris fashion we see the varying styles that the Paris streets portray. It is more than are preconceptions of classy chic, but offers ranging styles to pull inspiration from. Look forward to next weeks post where we will explore the city of San Francisco fashion with Hina. 

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