1. La France et la mode (Fashion)

2. Importance of fashion in France Paris is the Capital of France and one of the capitals of fashion. “Haute Couture”, very high quality, custom- made fashion originated in Paris. Many of the world’s top designers are French, including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Guy Laroche, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent…etc.

3. French Fashion designers Louis Vuitton Christian Dior Chanel Yves Saint-Laurent

4. Fashion Weeks and Fashion Shows The Paris Fashion Week takes place twice a year. See some recent fashion shows in Paris Fashion week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOdqgCLiGqk Women’s fashion (Chanel) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2T-GmMiL7I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2T-GmMiL7I Men’s fashion (Christian Dior) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv1Jz3SBT4k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv1Jz3SBT4k