French+Clothing

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The beginning of French fashion dates back to the reign of Louis XIV when the luxury goods industry in France went under control of the French royal court. It was around this time that France became, arguably, the arbiter of taste and style in Europe. Despite Milan owning the title of fashion capitol of the World, France (namely Paris) is very dominant and well-known in this industry. Haute couture became very popular between 1860 - 1960 through the establishment of fashion press (Vogue, Elle) and many fashion shows. Nowadays, many foreign designers come to France in search of a career in fashion as France has become one of the top runners since the 1960s.

Below are some recognizable names in the fashion industry that have originated in France