French fashion
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Fashion in France is an important subject in the culture and country's social life, as well as being an important part of its economy.
French fashion
Louis XIV, the "Sun king" was the absolute monarch of France, made his kingdom the leading European power and was the fashion idol of the Baroque age.
Male and female fashion from the New Larousse Illustrated, c. 1640 – 1925
Marie Antoinette the Queen of France, in extravagant 18th century French fashion
Fashion capital
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A fashion capital is a city with major influence on the international fashion scene, from history, heritage, designers, trends, and styles, to manufacturing innovation and retailing of fashion product
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…and garment-making process, satisfying the needs of pop culture and mass media. Paris acts as the center of the fashion industry and holds the name of global fashion capital. The city is home to many prime designers, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balmain, Christian Louboutin, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent…
Haute couture fashion models walk the runway during New York Fashion Week.
A 2010 Milan Fashion Week event
Berlin Fashion Week in 2013. Berlin has returned to being a fashion capital after the German reunification.
New York's Garment District, 1955