Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion

In Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion, internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess explores ten of France's best-loved designers as a stylish celebration of one of the worlds favourite fashion destinations. From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fashion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether it's Dior's New Look, Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking jacket or Chanel's little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: its an art form. Megan Hesss love for French style sparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chlo, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Herms and Celine to discover the origins of haute couture, prt- -porter and everything chic. Accompanied by Megans exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections, Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion tells the story of how Frances iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design.