by Marina Ridge | Feb 28, 2019 | Wardrobe
The earliest records show that France’s love affair with glove-making began many hundreds of years ago. Back in 1070, in the rocky scrublands of limestone plateaus, and aridly etched valleys in Southern Massif Central — where the noble Roquefort began using lambskin...
by Marina Ridge | Dec 16, 2018 | Wardrobe
France was the birthplace of fashion. The French have dominated the fashion and art industry for centuries now. Their exquisite taste, unique sense of perception, and a keen eye for style is what sets them apart from the rest of the world and gives them the creative...
by Marina Ridge | Sep 10, 2018 | Wardrobe
Le boléro, or shrug, is a trimmed, cardigan-like garment with short or long sleeves, available in an array of fabrics from cotton to luxurious silk. An earlier version of the boléro, “Le bolero dress”, was created by Charles Frederick Worth (1825–1895)...
by Marina Ridge | Aug 14, 2018 | Wardrobe
The salopette is a French classic The Salopette, Gaucho, or la Combinaison Pantalon (overalls and jumpsuit) is a French classic. Created in 1844 by Louis Lafont for his father-in-law who was a carpenter, it was meant to be worn on top of your daily garments to...
by Marina Ridge | Aug 13, 2018 | Wardrobe
The French Definition of Chic! 3 Ways to Rock “La Marinière” or Stripes-T The classic white striped tees that we know today originated from the French coastal region of Brittany. The 1958 Act of France saw navy seamen in the area given a striped woven top...
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