List of French clothing brands for women: famous brands
It is she who sets the tone, forcing the whole world to reckon with her own tastes and predilections. First of all, thanks to eminent fashion houses with a long history – they create the concept of style and trends.
And they are embodied by French clothing brands, designed for a sophisticated, but still ordinary buyer.
In order to dress in the latest fashion today, it is not necessary to go to Paris. Most French brands are represented by an extensive global network of boutiques, and multi-brand stores are of particular interest.
To feel like a shopping professional, you should take a closer look at the style of the most famous brands.
List of French clothing brands
French clothing brands Lanvin and Cacharel
The very concept of "French brand of women's clothing" guarantees, first of all, European style, and, of course, quality. Of particular interest to the average buyer are not "star" brands, but the niche of the mass market, which most accurately reflects the realities of fashionable styles. There are many such brands, but those who create their own fashionable style are of the greatest interest.
One of the most famous brands whose name does not need recommendations is Lanvin. A brand with a good pedigree, the first boutique under this name opened in Paris in 1890. This fashion house annually releases a catwalk collection and "ready-to-wear" lines that reflect the style of Lanvin.
It is well recognizable and readable in almost all things produced by the brand – this is a very elegant bourgeois in the good sense of this concept. Expensive and high-quality fabrics, excellent cut that meets the latest trends, and at the same time – restraint and emphasized simplicity of style in general. In the lines of this brand you will not find controversial styles or flashy colors of clothes, a well-considered and aristocratic style is a recognizable style of this brand. It is characteristic that Lanvin produces not only clothes, but also shoes and perfumes, forming a fashionable image as a whole.
No less bright and interesting brand, with its own handwriting and recognizable style – Cacharel. By the standards of world fashion, it is quite young, the release date of the first line of clothing is 1958. The brand relies on the image of a very respectable, but at the same time sexy lady. Styles, choice of colors and especially materials are a special article, things made from a mixture of cotton and silk are considered iconic for the brand. Cacharel in the blink of an eye made famous none other than the sex symbol of the 60s, then very young Brigitte Bardot. In a simple and elegant snow-white blouse from this brand, she starred in her debut, and now the cult film And God Created Woman.
The style of costumes for the film became the basis of the brand's style – very feminine, and at the same time, simple, unpretentious things made of expensive and high-quality materials. Cacharel designers try to emphasize and bring to the fore the individuality of the wearer. They echo the clothing and perfume lines of the brand – delicate feminine floral and light scents of Cacharel perfectly complement the image.
Almost all popular and well-known French clothing brands in their collections "collect" the whole image. Clothes, perfumes, accessories, shoes – it is enough to find a brand that matches your own style and simply trust the taste of the brand's designers.
Such, for example, as Promod. The brand is quite young – the date of foundation is 1975 – the time of the turning point of styles and the birth of modern casual. It is in this direction that brand designers are working today, and as is typical for beginners, generating fresh ideas. The task that Promod designers set for themselves seems impossible – to dress a woman aged 20 to 40… Nevertheless, Promod succeeds, the brand's ideology has a simple rule – there is no age for a fashionista. Things of this brand fit perfectly and go to ladies of all ages. Very young – adding respectability, and those who are over 30 – new fashion ideas without cloying attempts to appear younger. Dimensional grid Promod is deliberately limited to the European size 40, the brand not only supports the global fashion for harmony, but also frankly cultivates.
Do you want the freshest and ideas that even teenagers will like? Then you are in Naf Naf stores. The brand positions itself as a youth brand, very bold and inexpensive. The first Naf Naf boutique was opened in Paris in 1978, and today the world-famous brand's pedigree is adorned with a funny story. The Paryant brothers, the founders and owners of the brand, accidentally overlooked only the tailored denim overalls. He got into the washing machine with bleach and got a very original look at the exit.
The Paryant brothers wanted to write off the unsuccessful model, but it suddenly became popular, and the fashion for “boiled" denim became worldwide. Naf Naf does not change the reputation of a fashionable provocateur even today, but keep in mind that the owners of the brand are the French from Tunisia and a slight veil of the “ethno” style, namely African exoticism, is always inherent in the prints and styles of this brand.
The list of French clothing brands worthy of the closest attention would not be complete without the famous brand Pierre Cardin. Its founder, Pierre Cardin, conceived nothing less than how to capture the mood of the Parisian streets and make them the main theme of his own pret-a-porte collections, in literal translation – a ready-made dress addressed to sophisticated Parisians in matters of fashion. Monsieur Cardin, this seemingly adventurous idea brought unexpected success.
Today, the Cardin empire has hundreds of boutiques around the world, and the founder himself adheres to casual, but very feminine ideas, slightly forgotten in his total passion for casual style. Fashionable skirts, dresses and elegant coats of a complex cut of this brand fit perfectly into the wardrobe and, what is important, into the rhythm of life of today's fashionista. Pierre Cardin does not change its ideology even today – capturing the mood of the streets and turning these ideas into high style.
French sportswear brand Lacoste
In search of the perfect style, you should never ignore the famous French sportswear brand Lacoste. But it is worth immediately clarifying that the French treat sports as a pleasure, and classical tennis is considered a national sport. The date of origin of the brand is 1923, at the same time the world tennis champion Rene Lacoste got a valuable prize – a suitcase made of crocodile skin. After finishing his sports career, Monsieur Lacoste began to create the most advanced brand of sportswear, which is invariably adorned with the image of a crocodile.
Today it is a world famous brand and a true old school luxury classic. Lacoste never competes with the headliners of sports fashion – it simply adheres to its own ideology, in which high style, impeccable quality and comfort are important.
Almost all famous brands produce lines "from and to": clothes, shoes, accessories, perfumes. A whole image is the main thing that is created. It is always expensive, often exclusive and quite simple – a bet on elegance and exceptional author's design – the characteristic features of any famous brands.