I Went to Paris to Unpack French Style: This Is What I Learned

Let me hit you with a little tidbit: According to Google, every month, thousands of humans around the globe search “French fashion.” Clearly, people want to about what they’re wearing in the land of wine and cheese. As a fashion editor, I’m well aware of the fascination too, and I wanted to dig deeper. What exactly is French style, and why do we find the concept so enchanting? What does it look like in practice? And most importantly, can this American editor pull it off? To help answer these questions, I quickly decided a trip to Paris during fashion week was necessary (bien sur) and reached out to one of the most influential French brands: Maje.

If you’re not already familiar, Maje is a staple in most French women’s wardrobes. In the chicest Parisian neighborhoods, you can’t go a few blocks without spotting one of its boutiques. Judith Milgrom founded the brand almost 20 years ago—and as I came to learn through speaking with her and wearing her designs, her vision has left an indelible mark on what young, fashionable working women wear in Paris.

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