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Date: _____________________________

France, the Fashion Capital of the World

 King Louis XVI

Decoration /
Décoration
Personal Expression /
L’expression
personnelle
History of French Fashion
1. Louis ______ era (Birth of _________________ in France)\

 Began in __________ century under the reign of King Louis XIV.

 King Louis loved ________________________ and used the highest quality

fabric and material.

 Changing season = Changing ______________________

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2. Marie __________________________ era

 __________ of King Louis XVI.

 During the late __________ century, Fashion’s primary purpose is to signify

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 _______________________________, Marie Antoinette’s “Minister of

Fashion is considered to be the first ever fashion ___________________.

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3. The French Revolution / La __________________ ___________________

 In opposition to the fashion of the __________________, society adopt a

_________________________ uniform of _________________, clogs, and

mobcaps.

 The fashion was inspired by ________________________

 Ironically, “_____________________” becomes a fashion statement itself

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4. Haute _______________

 Coco __________________ introduced the little ___________ dress in

___________ and the Chanel ___________ in __________.

 Dior introduced the “________________________” in _________ and a

“____________” suit consisted of a full ___________ and ______________

that emphasizes the curves.

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Now You Try

From what we discussed so far from the lecture why do you think fashion changes

throughout history?

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Prêt-à-_____________

 In __________, Yves Saint ______________, famous fashion designer, brought the

Prêt-à-porter to haute couture.

 Designed in a way that ___________________ sizes fit most people, do not need to be

tailored.
Notes on The History of France’s love affair with fashion Video

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Now You Try

What are some of the ways French Fashion has an impact on American fashion, your own

culture’s fashion, and your personal style?

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