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18 French Clothing Brands With Beautiful Winter Coats

Discover 18 French clothing brands with beautiful winter coats, from timeless wool and cashmere styles to cozy faux fur, shearling and elegant statement pieces. Explore Parisian favorites like Sézane, Rouje and Soeur, alongside contemporary French fashion houses and luxury designers offering gorgeous winter outerwear, thoughtful details and effortless French style.

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The Sézane Percy Coat: A Timeless Camel Layer for Fall & Winter

A closer look at the Sézane Percy Coat in camel, a beautiful wool-blend layer that combines the timeless elegance of a classic trench with the warmth of a winter coat. I'm sharing my personal notes on its fit, fabric and thoughtful details, along with a few tips for choosing wool coats and effortless ways to style this lovely piece throughout fall and winter.

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French Handbag Brands: October New Arrivals & Currently Loving

Explore some of the French handbags I'm currently loving this October, from beautiful new arrivals and seasonal colors to a few recent discoveries! This month's edit features eight French handbag brands, including Ateliers Auguste, Léo et Violette, Kassandre, Baubeau Paris, Elleme, Maison Rinceau, Lancel, and Au Départ, along with a few favorite styles and the stories behind their designs.

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The Cecilie Bag by Poelle: Inspired by L'Art de Vivre

Explore the Cecilie bag by Poelle in Marsala, a sophisticated burgundy leather shoulder bag from the independent European accessories brand. Inspired by the French art of living, discover the story behind Poelle's L'Art de Vivre collection, its handcrafted handbags, and my first impressions of the Cecilie, from date nights to everyday styling.

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Autumn Style Notes: A Few Wardrobe Favorites This Season

A little autumn wardrobe inspiration! Discover some of my current fall favorites, from classic trench coats and cozy knitwear to suede handbags, leather jackets, plaid, and French accessories. I'm sharing pieces I own and love, along with French and European brands worth exploring this season.

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18 French Brands With Beautiful Boots for Fall & Winter

Discover 18 French brands with beautiful boots for fall and winter, from ankle boots and Chelsea styles to knee-high, riding, leather and suede boots. Explore French shoe brands, timeless silhouettes, investment styles and the pairs I’m personally loving this season.

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Sézane Knitwear: New Additions & Longtime Favorites

A closer look at the Sézane knitwear I’m wearing for fall and winter, including the Pauline Jumper, Joseph Jumper, Betty Cardigan, Gaspard Cardigan and Barry Cardigan. I’m sharing how I style each piece, sizing and fit notes, new additions to my wardrobe, and the longtime Sézane favorites I continue to wear season after season.

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18 European Brands With Suede Handbags to Carry This Fall & Winter

After featuring some of my favorite French brands with suede handbags, I’m expanding the edit with 18 additional European names to know for fall and winter. From soft suede totes and relaxed shoulder bags to sculptural shapes, timeless top handles and rich seasonal colors, discover some of the suede styles currently catching my eye across Europe.

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18 French Clothing Brands With Beautiful Knitwear for Fall & Winter

Discover 18 French clothing brands with beautiful knitwear for fall and winter, from timeless cashmere sweaters and cozy cardigans to colorful knits, romantic details and elevated wardrobe staples. Explore Sézane, Kujten, Bompard, Soeur, Rouje, Gérard Darel, Rosaé Paris and more, plus knitwear care tips and additional styles to shop.

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Inside Léo et Violette Paris: In Tune With Timeless Handbag Design

Discover Léo et Violette in Paris, from the story behind the signature Diapason clasp to the timeless handbags designed in Paris. Step inside the Rue Sainte-Anne boutique, explore the Soft Laurence, Le Duo and more, and learn about the craftsmanship, signature details and French handbag styles that stood out to me during my visit.

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18 French Clothing Brands With Leather & Suede Jackets I’m Loving for Fall

Discover 18 French clothing brands with leather and suede jackets I’m loving for fall, from timeless black leather and rich chocolate suede to cropped silhouettes, bombers, belted styles and beautifully tailored outerwear. Featuring a mix of new arrivals and classic pieces from French brands to bookmark, shop and bring back out season after season.

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Inside La Bonne Brosse: My Visit to the Paris Boutique

Step inside La Bonne Brosse in Paris, the French beauty brand known for beautifully crafted hairbrushes made in France. I’m sharing my visit to the Rue de Richelieu boutique, what I learned about the brand, and how the experience became part of my evolving hair care routine.

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16 European Brands With Chic Animal-Print Handbags for Fall

After suede and croc-embossed handbags, another fall handbag feature I’m seeing everywhere is animal print. From zebra and leopard to python, cow print, and softer spotted finishes, discover 16 European handbag brands bringing personality to fall through chic statement bags designed to complement a timeless wardrobe.

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18 European Brands With Timeless Trench Coats for Fall

Looking for the perfect trench coat this fall? Discover 18 European brands with timeless trench coats I’m loving this season, from classic beige and belted styles to cropped, oversized, suede and modern silhouettes. Explore favorites from Burberry, Sézane, COS, Massimo Dutti, Barbour and more, at a range of price points, plus styling and shopping tips.

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18 European Brands With Handbags Under $400 to Discover This Fall

Discover 18 European brands with select handbags under $400 USD for fall, from rich suede and beautiful leather to polished everyday bags and sculptural silhouettes. I’m sharing some of the brands and handbags currently catching my eye for the season, with French, Italian, Spanish and other European favorites to explore.

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“Fashion fades, style is eternal.”

— Yves Saint Laurent

“Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care, and simplicity.”

— Christian Dior

“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.”

— Audrey Hepburn