Since being based out of Paris for the last three months, our Fashion Director has taken the time to learn some style lessons from the French capital
It's been a weird time to be in Paris. I've been in the City of Lights since December 24, but needless to say, the lights have dimmed considerably during the pandemic. Terraces gone, bar chairs stacked up, and museum halls empty, it's difficult to see the usually buzzing global destination rendered quiet. One of the only upside, however, is being able to see Parisians and only Parisians roaming about town, and witness their style in plain sight. And some common elements became immediately obvious—and desirable—to me as I have had to acclimated myself to the harsh weather and social codes of the city.
Here are the five things I took away. An Instagram account I recently discovered @parisiensinparis documents it well, accepting submissions of any stylish madame or monsieur making the cobblestone street their runway.
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Sure, there are plenty of cool kids in their cool kicks stomping about town, but one of the most common footwear styles I've witnessed is the heeled bootie. Any sort of skinny heel is generally considered trying too hard, and just plain impractical for these old and narrow streets. Besides, Parisians are proud to be in a city that encourages walking so a kitten heel would turn into flats by the end of any excursion.
I myself have basically lived in my & Other Stories white "Storm Trooper" boots and they've helped me survive these streets.
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