Century Xviii: Fashion Is Imposed by Versailles

Introduction:
Paris is the capital and biggest city of France, located on the banks of the Seine
River in the northern center of the country. With an estimated population of
about 11 million inhabitants, it dominates the economy and political and cultural
life of France. Paris is considered the capital of the arts, making it one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. And this is due mainly to its magnificent
cultural heritage. Paris is a monumental city, with its architecture, museums,
libraries and theaters that transport us in time and space. This city is also
known as the city of light, as the French capital was the first that doled out the
electricity to the streets. On the other hand, it is often called the city of love,
because of the charm and romance that feels to walk the streets. Furthermore,
it is known as the city of fashion, that began to be considered in this way since
Louis XIV, during his reign in the eighteenth century, he hired the best couturiers
of that time to make the designs of their flashy clothing. This was how that
fashion was copied slowly, and every city always expected the new models
would be shown first in Paris. So now the capital of France is what keeps the
rest of the world informed of the ultimate in fashion trends. Generalizing, so
amazing is Paris that visitors dont want to leave it.
History:
CENTURY XVIII: FASHION IS IMPOSED BY VERSAILLES
Parisian fashion eighteenth century experienced
great changes and female costume dress was
altered by the French dresses (with pleated
back) and the English dresses, who emphasized
the waist. Many of the changes were transmitted
by Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, her
dresses triggered fuss because they were very
extravagant for the time. Under no circumstance
did people of those time wear this kind of
clothes, but little by little they settled for those
with enthusiasm. But big changes would not
have been possible without the appearance a
new figure: the couturier or dressmaker who
dressed the whole French court and many
foreign aristocrats. So influenced was the world by French fashion that a lot of
people used to say that "fashion is to France what the mines of Peru are for
Spain".
XIX CENTURY: THE BIRTH OF HAUTE COUTURE
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In the nineteenth century, Napoleon I freed

women from the frames and doled out
fashion a much lighter tone, but this period
was very short, about ten years. When
Napoleon was defeated, the Old Regime was
stabilized, clothing changed to a kind of
uniform that permited to know the class of
each person. Wasp waist imposed, balloon
sleeves, corsets. In 1850, haute couture was
born with Charles Frederick Worth, English
set up in Paris. Also appeared the first labels
on clothing.
TWENTIETH CENTURY: THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF FASHION
The twentieth century began with the silhouette in S, Paul
Poiret freed women of the corset. During the war a radical
change occurred, it was necessary for women to work being
the breadwinners and to facilitate their jobs was
indispensable dismantling their clothes. After the war, the
whole system changed radically, with the workshop of
Christian Dior, born contemporary fashion. Also series
production emerged and appeared new forms of
distribution: department stores.
2000 2016: THE DESIGNER BECOMES ART DIRECTOR
Because a lot of people snatch up flashy things, the main
groups of luxury and haute couture have been consolidated.
The role of artistic director supplants the designer. The Vintage
trend becomes more visible on the red carpet ceremonies; a
new generation of cabinets and shoes revives the tradition of
dressing.
Architecture:
The city cathedrals are the main attraction, its Notre Dame
and the Basiliquee du Sacre Coeur receive somewhere in
the neighborhood of twelve million visitors but these
number could fluctuates in Pariss holidays, these places
create the impression of mystery and beauty.
The Eiffel Tower is a gigantic famous monument averages
over six million visitors per year. The majority of Pariss infrastructure are in
good conditions because this city always invests in their famous attractions.
Media:
In Paris, the media prioritizes the good entertainment for example the BDM TV,
which goes into the neighborhoods to discuss culture initiatives, CINAPS TV a
mutual and collective of scientist and artists whose objective is to create
television programming about learning and to encourage curiosity.
Finally, there is Tel Bocal focusing on disadvantaged neighborhoods an urban
politics.
Museums and galleries:
Pariss museums and monuments are among its most highly esteemed
attractions the most prized museum in Paris is the Louvre being by far the most
visited art museum in the world, it has many works of art including the Mona
Lisa.
Also Paris has museums with particular focus on science and technology
includes: The National Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Arts and
Crafts and The Paris Observatory.
An extensive number of historical sites around Paris are now open to the public
as museums, including The Hotel des Invalides, Victor Hugo house, Balzac
house, The Catacombs, The National Navy Museum and the former Royal
Palace at Versailles, near the city. In these places a lot of people offer the
ultimate in prices so you can go with trust.
The city also is the home of dozens of smaller museums; some unusual and
notable museums include The Museum of Nature and Hunting, Museum of
Magic and Museum of Romanticism which has exhibitions about the 19th
century Romantic Movement. Often the people snatch up the tickets for these
famous places is for that sometimes the museum could be crowded so people
prefer to buy the tickets online.
Opera and theater:
What the city of light offers is endless possibilities to enjoy art in all its
expressions. Paris has about 140 theaters and auditoriums. Comedy, opera,
classics, children's theater, musical comedy, a rich mix of what theater is able
to acquire, can be found in this city that is certainly one of the richest in
Europe in demonstrations it refers. Theater traditionally has occupied a large
place in Parisian culture. This still holds true today; and many of its most
popular actors today are also stars of French television. Some of Paris' major
theaters include Bobino, Thtre Mogador, and the Thtre de la GatMontparnasse.
Festivals
events:
and
In Paris you could find a rich mix of festivals;

Paris has annually the Bastille Day this
celebration takes place on July 14th, along
with his national celebration. Paris has a
number of other summer events like these:
The Paris Plage is an annual tradition

since 2002, seeing three beaches
complete with sand and a theme, built
along the Seine.
Several yearly festivals take place in Paris such a Rock and Pop festival.
The Paris Summer Arts Festival brings free music, dance, art and other
cultural events to the streets of the city.
Films Festivals like womens film festival and White Night, a celebration
of art, food and culture that takes place overnight as an annual event in
October.
Fashion
Street style in Paris:
When we talk about style in Paris, we imagine

extravagant clothes, also we think that we couldnt
afford the price, but that's not the reality, what is
used today on the streets of the city of love are the
jeans and shirt being these the main protagonists.
Footwear decides the final touch of styling: heels
give us a fancy air, the boots are ideal to go for a
walk and flat shoes get a look really cool.
Also, what is in vogue is embroidered jackets, fringed

skirts and tops, the material is mainly leather.
Orange is the color of the leaves of the trees to fall and
Halloween pumpkins. But now it is also the favorite
color of the girls who walk through the streets of Paris
during this season. In no way is this tendency permitted
for shy people.
In this month in Paris is Autumn is why the trend in casual

clothes are the high, ripped and heel jeans.Because what people
want to buy is warm but fashion clothes
Also, the large and wide of solid colors or designs jackets are in
vogue as in time of winds the coats are perfect clothes.
Off shoulders T- shirts are in vogue but in neutral colors like
white, gray and beige however colors can fluctuate depends on
the type of style that you had but bright colors also go well with everything
neutral.
Accessories:
About accessories are in fashion dark glasses, hats, caps and bags in light
colors
At night:
If you cant afford the price of boutiques clothes you can choose black dresses
or integral pants will be perfect also elegant but if you do not have a formal
party you will add a jean jacket or leather and will look more casual.

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Introduction:

XIX CENTURY: THE BIRTH OF HAUTE COUTURE

WHATS THE SHOPPING CULTURE IN PARIS? | Eileen Cornelio_Darina Dueas

In the nineteenth century, Napoleon I freed

WHATS THE SHOPPING CULTURE IN PARIS? | Eileen Cornelio_Darina Dueas

Museums and galleries:

Opera and theater:

WHATS THE SHOPPING CULTURE IN PARIS? | Eileen Cornelio_Darina Dueas

In Paris you could find a rich mix of festivals;

The Paris Plage is an annual tradition

WHATS THE SHOPPING CULTURE IN PARIS? | Eileen Cornelio_Darina Dueas

When we talk about style in Paris, we imagine

Also, what is in vogue is embroidered jackets, fringed

In this month in Paris is Autumn is why the trend in casual

WHATS THE SHOPPING CULTURE IN PARIS? | Eileen Cornelio_Darina Dueas

WHATS THE SHOPPING CULTURE IN PARIS? | Eileen Cornelio_Darina Dueas

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