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3 Common Misconceptions About French Fashion And What To Wear Instead

Love it or hate it, French fashion maintains its stronghold on American girls’ hearts. But do we even really know what it is? We're dispelling some popular myths and sharing what to wear instead.

By Julie Drake3 min read
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People have opinions about French fashion. Some love it, others not so much, but most at least have a position – educated or not. What’s undeniable, though, is that the French have had a prolific impact on the global fashion landscape. Known as the birthplace of haute couture and so much more, la République has played a pivotal role in shaping modern fashion, and the reverberations are impossible to quantify. Put simply, we owe much of the way we dress today to the French. And to that, we say, merci.