1. French Fashion and Perfume By: Kerri, Olyvia, and Margot

2. Famous French Fashion Designers These designers had a timeless sense of fashion and were able to express themselves through their clothes.

3. Coco Chanel Born August 18, 1883 died January 10, 1971 Founded the Chanel brand and will always be remembered for her elegant style

4. Louis Vuitton Born August 4, 1821, died February 27, 1892 Founded the Louis Vuitton Brand

5. Yves Saint Laurent He was one of the greatest fashion names in French history He is credited by being the first designer to use ethnic models in his runway shows and reference non-European looks in his work

6. Christian Dior His family had hoped he would become a diplomat, but he was much more interested in art and fashion He sold some of his fashion sketches outside his house for about 10 cents each.

7. René Lacoste He’s known worldwide for creating a famous tennis shirt that can be recognized by its signature crocodile symbol

8. Pierre Cardin He invented the bubble dress in 1954

9. Thierry Hermès Founded the Hermès fashion company that specializes in leather, accessories, perfume, and luxury goods The Hermes fashion company is most known for its famous scarves

10. Christian Lacroix Critics didn’t believe in the type of clothing he was creating so in retaliation he opened up his own boutiques in Paris He is most known for inventing the iconic puffball skirt

11. Jean Paul Gaultier Creative director of Hermès from 2003 – 2010

12. Famous French Fashion Trends Boots and skinny jeans Ballet flats Rising waist lines Floppy handbags Lacy units Lot of brown, aqua, and taupe

13. French Perfume Examples: Balenciaga Hermès Lacoste Guerlain Givenchy Dior

14. Lancôme Paris It is a cosmetic house owned by L'Oreal and it was founded in 1935 in France It is endorsed by many prominent actresses and supermodels across the globe

15. Cacharel Created in 1962, it is known for its refinement and elegant scent

16. Fashion Week in France The French Fashion week is held in the Carrousel de Louvre. The expression Haute Couture is, in France, a legally protected name, guaranteeing certain quality standards. French Fashion is usually sophisticated and often understated. It’s an interesting mix of masculine and feminine, and sometimes unconventional but still elegant and has a seemingly effortless look.