I am not a lady who lunches, the fashion designer Jacqueline de Ribes once said. “My suits have to move. My clothes have to ...

One of few people in the world of style who could legitimately claim the status of icon, she dressed to impress even before ...

A celebrated cultural icon who has left an indelible mark on fashion history, Brigitte Bardot was also a prototype for the ...

When it comes to fashion and beauty, the term ‘French girl’ has become somewhat of an overused trope. The archetypal French Girl, as we’ve all been told over and over, looks "effortlessly" elegant and ...

When it comes to fashion and beauty, the term ‘French girl’ has become somewhat of an overused trope. The archetypal French Girl, as we’ve all been told over and over, looks “effortlessly” elegant and ...

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Our critic explains how to bring out the effortless insouciance of a quintessentially French accessory. By Vanessa Friedman Scarves are to Frenchwomen, or at least the stereotypical Frenchwoman, what ...

Archaeologists in France have discovered three ancient storage jars brimming with tens of thousands of Roman coins. The vessels were buried in pits 1,700 years ago in the house floor of an ancient ...

A simple fashion item caused unexpected fear during the 1800s but why? This fascinating deep dive uncovers the strange history, cultural anxieties, and surprising impact of a hair accessory that left ...