Tuesday, September 7, 2010

FRENCH CONNECTION

                                                          French fashion in Paris



                                                                                                    

Paris and French fashion are world famous.


French fashion is setting the trend with icon brands such as Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent.


Many lesser known French fashion designers turn Paris into the fashion city of the world. Look at our selection of French fashion brands.


All of these fashion brands have stores in Paris. While in Paris, discover the best French fashion.




Most French fashion top brands have their main store on Avenue Montaigne or Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, both near Champs-Elysees avenue.



The Saint-Germain des Pres district on the left bank has many French fashion clothing stores. Look for them in streets around rue de Sevres with flagship Le Bon Marche luxury department store.

More recently, the rue des Rosiers in Le Marais emerged as one of Paris foremost fashion streets.



To match a dress, look for jewels on high-end rue de la Paix near Paris Garnier Opera House.



The French and world greatest jewellers are all there in a splendid 17th century setting.


Many French fashion brands have a corner at the Boulevard Haussman department stores.


Locate all these venues on Paris shopping map.



The big shopping centers in and around Paris have many French fashion shops with affordable prices.
 


Going there, you will have the opportunity to meet French people doing their weekly shopping. A good way to discover the contemporary Paris way of life.


Paris fashion shows are restricted to professionals. You can see their schedule and some pictures.


The Arts Decoratifs museum near Louvre museum regularly stages first class fashion exhibitions.