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Fashion in France. History of Fashion. During the power of king Louis XVI between late 1600’s to 1700’s there was a great boost in the country’s economic power. He ceased to import goods from other countries.
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History of Fashion • During the power of king Louis XVI between late 1600’s to 1700’s there was a great boost in the country’s economic power. • He ceased to import goods from other countries. • He encouraged French industries to be the biggest producers of silk, lace and other fabrics to export them throughout Europe.
More on Fashion • The first French fashion press was founded by Jean Donneau de Visé in 1600’s to advertise the clothing styles worn by members of the Royal French courts. • In 1945, the magazine ‘Elle’ was founded by Helene Lazareffe which is still one of the worlds most leading fashion magazine.
Fashion Week • Paris is the home of fashion and each year fashion week is held in Paris. • There are four main fashion weeks across the world. Paris is known for ‘haute couture.’ • Hundreds of well known and newly found designers show of their outfits to the world • The first fashion week was held in Paris in 1973
What is ‘Haute Couture?’ • Haute Couture refers to the making of exclusive custom fitted clothing. • The outfit would be made from the most highest quality of fabric and finished by a highly skilled and experienced dressmaker. • You might want to know... What is a fashion House?- A fashion House is an establishment in which fashionable clothes are designed, made and sold.
Fashion • -Paris is considered one of the worlds fashion capitals • -Fashion has been an important industry and cultural export of France since the 17th century • - There are any famous French designers such as Chanel , Louis Vuitton and Dior
Chanel • - Chanel is a French fashion house of high fashion that specializes in haute couture and ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods and fashion accessories. • - It was founded in 1909 by Coco Chanel
Chanel Known for: Chanel suit, Chanel jacket, bell bottoms, Chanel No. 5 perfume Dates: August 19, 1883 - January 10, 1971 Occupation: fashion designer, executiveAlso Known as: Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel She adopted the name Coco when she started working in a café and concert singer 1905-1908
LOUIS VUITTON • - Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house • - It was founded in 1884 by Louis Vuitton • - LV designs goods such as jewellery, sunglasses, watches, handbags and shoes
LV first designed a trunk, with a flat top and bottom so it could be easily stacked. Before this trunks had a curved top so water would slide off. • His new design meant that trunks could be easily stacked
Christian Dior • Christian Dior set up his fashion retail on December 16th 1946 • His fashion retail is famous for clothes, bags and perfume. • The Dior labels still is mainly known for women’s clothes it doe have a section for men and baby Dior.
Interesting Inventions • Denims jeans were invented in de Nimes in France . • Also the bikini was designed by Jacques Heim and Louis Reard in 1946. • It was first sold in a beach shop in Cannes, France.