And God created… Brigitte Bardot – The French women who took fashion one step further with their style

There is no doubt that French women have been inspiring us for decades with their effortless elegance, charm, spirit and glamour. French fashion, French beauty is always the driving force behind a creative, timeless, seemingly “easy” style.

From the 30’s to today, French women with their personality and undeniable finesse, are the eternal Fashion Icons, they radiate strength and beauty, giving us the feeling that they defy their fears, promote their self-confidence and relentlessly claim a better life.

The #frenchstyle has made fashion history and established French women as the most elegant and powerful women in the world.

Brigitte Bardot

Model, Actress, Activist

“And God made Bébé.” She was the ultimate French bombshell, the epitome of femininity, the “Marianne” of the French, the muse of the greatest artists. The first to wear ballet flats on the street, she was photographed in 50′ in a bikini at Cannes and balanced between overt sexuality and irresistible freedom. Her messy blonde hair and black eyeliner became her trademark.

“I gave away my youth and my beauty to men. I will give my wisdom and experience to the animals.”

Catherine Deneuve

Actress, Singer, Model, Producer

Yves Saint Laurent muse, “Beauty of the Day”, Unesco ambassador, Catherine Deneuve established herself as the icon of French style in the 1960s and was associated with the period of sexual liberation, appearing nude on the covers of Playboy magazine. From 1985 to 1989 she represented “Marianne” and in the 70’s she was the face of the legendary Chanel No 5. Her collaborations with giants of fashion and beauty have ranked her among the 50 best dressed women over 50.

“A woman must be intelligent, charming, have a sense of humor and be kind. Those are the same qualities I demand in a man.”

Françoise Hardy

Singer, Songwriter

The muse of rock stars and Rei Kawakubo, the girl with the bohemian style and melancholic sound, the “ideal woman” for Mick Jagger, was an icon of pop culture and held a special place in the heart of Bob Dylan, Iggy Pop, John Lennon and David Bowie. Her androgynous style, with shaggy fur coats, mini dresses, vinyl trench coats and ankle boots established her as the pop-rock fashion icon of the 60’s.

“I’m never bored. There isn’t enough time in the day for me.”

Jane Birkin

Actress, Singer, Songwriter

She has stood out in the world of fashion, she has inspired designers and stylists with Hermès giving her name to the most coveted bag of all time. Jane Birkin loved white t-shirts, boyfriend jeans, basket bags and high-knee boots. The muse of the bohemians, the lolita with the fleeting gaze loved by the poet of the 60’s Serge Gainsbourg, the ultimate style icon of the 70’s, created fashion trends and was adored for her unpretentious and eccentric style.

“It’s impossible to have style without confidence.”

Loulou de La Falaise

Fashion Muse, Jewelry and Accessories Designer

Coming from a fashion family, known as the muse and right hand of Yves Saint Laurent, source of inspiration for his “Le smoking” suit, she left her mark on the fashion industry and created her own Maison de Loulou. She mostly wore velvet and silk trousers, brocade jackets, plaid jackets, high heels and semi-precious stones, always giving a sense of innate elegance and radiant radiance,

“To have style you have to surprise: To be able to combine disparate elements, such as the country sweater with a diamond necklace or the tennis suit with an elegant pink pin.”

Carine Roitfeld

Fashion Editor, Entrepreneur

The global fashion director of Harper’s Bazaar, the former editor-in-chief of French Vogue, founder and editor-in-chief of CR Fashion book, and perfumer has written miles in the field of fashion.

The approachable and workaholic fashionista, who has been linked to Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld and Riccardo Tisci, stays true to black, smudged eyes, pencil skirts, towering heels, fitted jackets and sheer shirts, embodying the ideal of punk “French girl”.

“I need a lot of black in my eyes and some vodka to be brave, because you’re beautiful when you relax.”

Ines de la Fressange

Model, Designer, Perfumer

Karl Lagerfeld’s muse and face of Chanel, the famous 80’s model uniquely represents Parisian Chic. She has founded her own fashion brand, launched her own perfume, written the book Parisian Chic: A Style Guide and today continues to be active in fashion and collaborates with the house Roger Vivier. He loves casual style, shirts and loose fabric pants, flat thong sandals and sneakers.

“The secret to great style is feeling good in what you’re wearing.”

Caroline de Maigret

Model, Music Producer, Writer

She is the priestess of androgynous style, the woman who loves basic pieces and minimal aesthetics, the bohemian but also aristocratic muse of Chanel and Lancôme. In 2014, she introduced us to the Parisian lifestyle through the best-selling book “How to be Parisian: Wherever you are” and highlighted her rock n’ roll and cool personality. She highlights what she likes, without adhering to fashion trends and most of the time you will see her dressed in a tweed Chanel jacket, sneakers, jeans, white t-shirts and brown boots.

“Talking about fashion can get boring in five minutes. But style is much more. I can talk about it for hours.”

Laetitia Casta

Actor, Model

The legendary model and actress, who was loved for her unique beauty, started her career in modeling at the age of 15 and then made the transition to film. The girl of Jean Paul Gaultier and GUESS, the Victoria’s Secret Angel, the modern French “Marianne”, has appeared on over 100 covers of popular magazines and with her femme fatale spirit, her natural simplicity embodies French style in absolute grade.

“True beauty is being true to yourself. That’s what makes me feel good.”

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