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The Beauty of Parisian Fashion

Paris being the ‘La Ville Lumière’ it has revered as the centre of fashion globally where style is a way of life and Parisian fashion is more than just clothing , it is an symbolization of the rich history, artistic and effortless elegance.

The allure of Parisian fashion lies in its beauty and power to effortlessly blend the classics with the contemporary style. It is all about the art of turning everyday of life into a fashion statement that’s captivated the hearts of fashionistas , traveler’s etc .

If we research more about Parisian fashion, it not only inspired the streets of Paris but also the characters in the series “ Emily in Paris”

Emily in Paris is the series that focuses on the life of so-called character ‘Emily Cooper’ who moved to France from Chicago to work as a marketing consultant at a firm known as Savoir, who is also known for her fashion style and her dedication to her work.

French locale

Emily in Paris was shot at Paris as it provides the perfect fashion backdrop for the shows theme . The city is well known for the fashion , love, romance, food and culture that creates a difference between American and French lifestyle. Iconic locations of Paris such as Eiffel Tower,Louvre museum,Place Vendôme and Montmartre makes the show more unique and memorable. Paris is often known as Amour city for its romantic ambiance that shows the where romantic storyline can flourish in the series “Emily in Paris”. In conclusion Paris not only serves just as a backdrop but also contributes offering a rich cultural setting and added depth to the characters experiences.

Couture

In this series there’s a mixture of fashion elements such as bold print designs , chunky accessories and vibrant colours. Some of the iconic designers such as Chanel , Christian Louboutin , Dior , Pierre etc are the luxury and the significant part of the Parisian fashion scene. Haute couture also known as house of fashion is Paris and the series highlights this aspects of city’s fashion culture and trends. Other than Emily, Camille, Mindy, and Sylvie all have Parisian and fashionable wardrobes that contribute to the show’s fashion appeal.

When Emily enters with a vintage boutique a classic Chanel jacket it eventually becomes more than just a fashion expression but also a simple elegance of the Chanel jacket contrasting that signifies her growing understanding of Parisian fashion styles. The wardrobe slowly shifts from bold and bright to more subdued and sophisticated. The clash of style where her boss Sylvie and the employees doesn’t seem to like it as much as she does thus it emphasizes the cultural and professional divide between her American and Parisian elegance.

Romance in the City of Love

Paris is known as the city of love and as shown in “Emily in Paris” is an delightful romantic comedy.

Gabriel

He was the sexy , charming and very talented chef who runs his restaurant in Paris , originally from Normandy who had a dream of owning a restaurant in France. Gabriel apparently becomes Emily’s neighbour in the series “ Emily in Paris”.

Through out the series , we can see how the romantic tension has developed between Emily and Gabriel who at first becomes close friends and then eventually turns into romantic but the plot twist is when Gabriel was already in an relationship with Camille who was Emily’s new bestie in town. The love triangle in the series adds on some interesting drama into the story.

Gabriel’s character show cases the allure of Parisian culture and lifestyle. The love triangle between Gabriel , Emily and Camille continues till the end making him the essential part or the character of this series. Emilys feelings for Gabriel were genuine but so is her friendship with Camille.

Critics and Controversies

“Emily in Paris” the show had relied on cliches and stereotypes about Paris and it’s lifestyle though Paris was a city of love people criticised the place for its overly romantic and the French culture faced by the expatriates in a foreign country.

There were language barriers in this series that was inconsistent with the characters when switched from English to French. Even the romantic relations involving a love triangle between Emily,Gabriel and Camille were unethical workplace relationships.

Reality or fictional

The series “Emily in Paris” was portraying the fashion industry and Paris lifestyle which can differ greatly between fictional fashion or the reality of fashion in Paris.

1) Fiction was the Glamorous event that show cased how fashion events, parties and runway created impression in the series whereas the Reality was that while Paris is a well know city of love , fashion and culture professional functions aren’t an everyday thing for most of the people but Fashion week is an important event which takes place occasionally.

2) Fiction was that the fashion wardrobes of the characters were often designer wears compared to other ones whereas in Reality the characters of this show were seen in Parisian designed outfits which was a mix of fashion styles which kept on changing everyday.

3) Fiction was that the office outfits were too fashion forward and glamorous where as the Reality was that fashion in Paris whether in office or even malls were a little stylish compared to those workplaces that had outfit codes.

4) Fiction was that in the series the fashion was too extravagant and too much for an TV show where as Reality was that the fashion in Paris was unique, creative and glamorous which why Paris is the city of fashion.

5) Fiction was that in the show we can see that Emily struggled with the French fashion but over time she openly adapts the fashion where as Reality was that Parisian fashion was a bit challenging that shows the French culture in a simplified way.

6) Fiction was that here Emily discovers her fantasy world and often prioritises her French style over reality where as Reality was that Parisian fashion is a mixture of fashion and styles.

How does “Emily in Paris” promote fashion trends ?

“Emily in Paris” the characters are well known for their Parisian fashion and styles. Emily and other characters, their wardrobe is a mixture of high fashioned and designer wears that makes a fashion reflect on the latest trends in both Parisian and American fashion and lifestyles. Paris is known for its heart/ city of fashion that provides a show backdrop that showcases the high fashion trends and style. This show also gives us an insight to diverse styles of different characters from classic Parisian fashion to high fashion styles. Fashion events which is an essential part of fashion is shown as runway event , fashion shows , photo shoots , fashion parties that shows how the fashion world works . “Emily” the influencer that has an impact on fashion styles and trends. Collaborations with the high fashion brands or designers were also shown resulted in characters wearing their latest designs. Overall it’s a blend of fiction and reality of fashion world.

Conclusion

This show has received both love and hate for its portrayal of the fashion world on how it works and the Parisian lifestyle. But overall “Emily in Paris” promoted fashion trends through stylish wardrobes , collaborating with high fashion designers, influencing different Parisian fashion etc. Here we could also see how the customers purchasing decisions take place especially when it comes to beauty, fashion, accessories, luxury brands, the culture and lifestyle of Paris.