The Little Book of Paris Style: The fashion story of the iconic city

by Alois Guinut

"Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant." - Honoré de Balzac Paris has always been the home of high fashion. The epicenter of classic chic, whether haute couture or street style, designers and fashion lovers travel from across the world to breathe in the understated and sensual style of the Parisian streets. From the iconic luxury of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent, to the effortless sophistication of the typical Parisian, the city's look is replicated the world over. Following the evolution of a uniquely elegant capital - describing both the moments of ingenuity and enduring looks and icons that embody the city of light - this beautifully illustrated book is not only the perfect guide to embracing Parisian fashion, but to embracing the Parisian spirit itself.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, France

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 4, 2022

Reviews

[emory burch]

Read this at work!

[Charlotte Edson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting book.

Tells you all about the history of Parisian Style, not just what she perceives it to be.

She explains how Paris came to be the Fashion Capital of the world, how Parisian Style is emulated and viewed by the rest of the world. She discusses fashion designers, models, influencers, and people who have created "la parisienne" in the past and present. She discusses the potential future of the city, and how Vogue is becoming more inclusive and ethical. She talks about how Instagram and TikTok have been important for the world's renewed interest in "Parisian".

A great book.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book contains a plethora of information about the fashion history of Paris, from the 19th century to the present day. It covers various fashion trends, designers, stores, and more.
It is the perfect size for carrying it around and reading it on the go. I would have liked to have seen the book come in a larger size so that I could see the images more clearly, but all in all, I thought it was a great read and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the fashion history of Paris.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun, quick read with loads of information on Paris style and fashion history. I enjoyed learning about the important movements in Paris fashion as well as reflecting on my own style and how perhaps it might be influenced by this fashionable city. I look forward to reading more books in this series!

[Jill Carpio Santos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Purchased on a whim in Le Bon Marché Paris. A cute guide to Parisian style, with sub-sections on different French brands that have shaped La Parisienne.

Honestly not that different from the ~5? other books I have on French style.

[Da277 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and fun read on the history of Paris fashion.

[Margot · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a cute book with pictures. Very quick to read, I just wish it explored some topics in more depth and included more iconic Parisiennes such as Jeanne Damas or Caroline de Maigrette

[Elissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, love, love this! :)

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming! And also enlightening in many aspects of French fashion industry. It is or used to be more sustainable than I knew. An easy nice read

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're into fashion, particularly French fashion and vintage designers, this is not anything new — but that doesn't mean it isn't fun!

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vad man förväntar sig av en mode bok om paris. ”jag gillar inte mode, jag gillar kläder” - citat av Agnés. b från sida 85 i boken. Tror dock författaren gillar mode mer än kläder.

[Florina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that describes the history, culture and how Parisian fashion transcended through time.