France has a long and captivating history which calls for the marvelous future of French fashion—from the seventeenth-century court of Louis XIV at Versailles to the launching of Charles Frederick Worth's couture house in 1859.
Charles Frederick Worth (1825—1895) is believed to be the founder of haute couture. His designs evoked a precious workmanship to elite women. His silhouettes that cherished a feminine form were embellished with an exceptional work of art that raised the status of a city.
From the early to mid twentieth-century Paris-based couturiers—including Coco Chanel (1883—1971) and Christian Dior (1905—1957) came into fashion and did wonders in haute couture. Their designs married luxury, feminine, tranquility and authority.
Paris was also a fashion capital who sought to recognize the potential designers across the world. From the mid-1970s up to date—countless designers have been invited to Paris to showcase their collections including Issey Miyake and Azzedine Alaïa.
Gracious designers who have held power and status in prestigious Parisian fashion brands including a British fashion designer—Clare Waight Keller who has been an artistic director for Chloé and Givenchy and Belgian fashion designer—Raf Simons (1968—) who has been a creative director at Christian Dior.
Paris' fashion life touches in depth the wonders of brilliant people who shaped everything from the artistry of haute couture to the poetic ready-to-wear. And so why shouldn't we regard Paris as a center of fashion? In fact—Paris is the birthplace of haute couture.
Great applause to the city's female inhabitants or parisiennes for emerging as subtlety in personal style. They know how to incorporate playful elements to their personal style to capture the essence of vibrant Parisian chicness without any sign of becoming fashion victims.
Those women run the world of fashion through their brilliant appearance in fashion editorials, magazine covers, advertising campaigns or social media websites.
During the financial global crisis in 2008—Paris fashion harmonized simplicity, versatility and practicality in both haute couture and ready-to-wear. Isabel Marant (1967—) for instance—emphasized on the reversibility of the pieces such as jackets and tops which can be worn as dresses.
Paris silhouettes pay tribute to modern luxury culture with their sleek and dynamic designs.