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Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
All my chic French friends buy their clothes from this brand with the royal seal of approval - here's what to snap up for summer
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more If I could choose one place to shop for the rest of my life, it would have to be Sezane. I always have a wish list as long as my arm saved on the French brand's website, and frequently make pilgrimages to its two London stores to stroke all the beautiful handbags and rifle through rails of gorgeous dresses and separates. Sezane channels that nonchalant, Parisian chic vibe that women worldwide have been trying to emulate for decades. And living in a mini French enclave myself (south London is full of French expats, and all the more stylish for it) I've spotted many Sezane pieces on my well-dressed French friends. The Princess of Wales is also a fan, particularly of the brand's earrings (royal style hunters say she has worn at least seven different pairs from Sezane). Okay, it's not super cheap, but the quality does tend to be very good in my experience - plus if you ever decide to part with a piece, Sezane holds its value very well on secondhand sites like Vinted and eBay. Here's what I'm coveting right now to build my dream French-inspired summer wardrobe, starting with the perfect holiday co-ord... Matilio shorts £105 Shop Kora top £100 Shop Dorotha dress £165 Shop You can't go wrong with summer black (especially teamed with a good tan). Eponia shirt A white cut-out blouse goes with everything for summer. £100 Shop Adele dress £170 Shop Max shirt £95 Shop Maia sandals These glossy black sandals have that effortless French vibe. £185 Shop Orane jacket 125 Shop Dorotha dress £165 Shop Felicien top A vest, but make it (understatedly) sexy £50 Shop Elvira blouse
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Keira Knightley is the epitome of Parisian chic in a tweed gown as she double dates with glam Kirsten Dunst and their husbands at star-studded Louvre gala in the French capital
oozed Parisian chic as she and husband James Righton attended the star-studded Musée des Arts Décoratifs gala at the iconic Louvre on Sunday. The couple posed up a storm at the star-studded event where they double dated with fellow married couple Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. Black Doves star Keira, 40, was the epitome of sophistication in a white tweet gown which boasted black lapels and statement silver buttons. Still rocking her new shorter hairstyle, the dress also featured racy split and she completed the look with dazzling diamond earrings. Meanwhile Klaxon's musician James, 41, who shares daughters Edie, ten, and six-year-old Delilah with his wife, looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo and shades. Spiderman star Kirsten, 43, was also dressed to impress in a silver metallic gown which was cinched at her waist with a gold buckled belt. The stunner forwent jewellery letting the sparkly ensemble speak for itself as she cosied up to her suit and booted actor husband, 37. Together the couple are parents to sons sons Ennis, seven, and four-year-old James. Also on the guest list was German movie star Diane Kruger, 48, who turned heads in a flowing ruffled look. The gala was in celebration of the centennial for the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts, with Oscar winning movie director Sofia Coppola serving as Artistic Director. According to Harper's Bazar, as well as a VIP guest list, the bash was also accessible to anyone who purchased a ticket, unlike New York's Met Gala. In statement Sofia said: 'I am honoured to be entrusted with the artistic direction of the Bal d'Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.' 'This city is my beloved second home, so to celebrate this icon of French culture is especially inspiring to me.' Earlier this month it was revealed Keira's companies make her a whopping £25million. Still rocking her new shorter hairstyle , the dress also featured racy split She accessorised with dazzling diamond earrings and a huge cocktail ring The stunner forwent jewellery letting the sparkly ensemble speak for itself as she cosied up to her suit and booted actor husband, 37 The stunner put on a very leggy display as she climbed out of her chauffeur driven car Keira said in 2014 that said she gave herself a yearly salary of £30,000 to stop her losing touch with her less affluent friends. But The Pirates Of The Caribbean star should give herself a pay rise as her treasure chest is bursting. New accounts have shown there is a whopping £7.1million in profits at the 40-year-old actress's company Ponder Rights, including £411,000 earned in 2024. Its riches sit alongside £9.7million held in performing arts company KCK Boo, as well as £7.8million worth of properties held in nominee company Charlotte Road - that's a total of almost £25million. Explaining her frugality, Keira said: 'Living an [expensive] lifestyle means you can't hang out with people who don't live that lifestyle. It alienates you.' 'Some of my best, most hilarious times, have been in the least luxurious places.' Keira is famously frugal - and when she shops at her local Tesco with her husband they have been known to use separate self-service checkouts. The actress lives in a £4million North London mansion with her family. She bought the pad using a £2.3million loan from her own company.
Forbes
14-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Fauré Le Page Doesn't Identify As A Luxury Brand—Why That Matters
The Ladies First Bag is the Parisian Chic House's new, all-leather piece. It's rare for a heritage fashion house to dismiss the luxury label outright—especially one with 300 years of history. Yet at the recent Manila launch of Fauré Le Page's Ladies First bag, Augustin de Buffévent, the brand's Artistic & Communications Director, was quick to reject the term. 'We have nothing to do with luxury,' he stated in a matter-of-fact tone. 'We are a Parisian chic house and I am not at ease with the concept of luxury. To me, it doesn't mean anything anymore.' That distinction matters. Across Asia, brands are being forced to rethink what luxury actually means. According to a report, 87% of consumers now favor timelessness over trends while 80–92% rank material quality and craftsmanship above brand prestige when defining luxury. Meanwhile, the industry faces a reckoning with another industry report estimating the loss of some 50 million luxury buyers last year as inflation eats into purchasing power. In that context, Fauré Le Page's position feels less rebellious than it does well-calculated. The Ladies First bag marks a quiet milestone for the house. It's their first all-leather line, made from full-grain Armure Leather inspired by 18th-century cuirasses. The silhouette is structured but feminine, blending heritage with ease. Barrel-shaped clasps and bullet-like zipper pulls are subtle nods to the brand's origin as a purveyor of firearms to French nobility—though de Buffévent is quick to clarify: 'It's not a weapon. It's a weapon of seduction.' There's no rush here. Unlike fast‑fashion cycles or trendier labels vying for virality, Fauré Le Page plays a long game. 'Long-lasting items take time. We don't follow the crazy rhythm of fashion,' says de Buffévent. With rigorous 'torture tests' built into production, each bag is crafted to last—preferably a decade or more. He beams, 'I'm proud when I see someone carrying the same bag after ten years. Even more when my daughters steal bags from my wife.' I'm proud when I see someone carrying the same bag after ten years. Even more when my daughters steal bags from my wife. This slow‑craft approach aligns with evolving consumer behavior. A recent study found that 87% of luxury buyers across China, Japan, and Southeast Asia now prioritize quality, craftsmanship, and long‑term value over mere brand prestige, underscoring the rising demand for meaningful, substance‑driven luxury. The timing couldn't be more relevant. Some of the industry's biggest players have faced criticism over quality despite hiking prices. In May of this year, a TikTok user went viral after claiming that the straps of her Goyard St. Louis PM tote melted during a warm spring day, leaving stains on her shirt and questions about the bag's durability. It wasn't even summer yet. Incidents like this are fueling conversations about whether today's 'luxury' still lives up to the name. Other labels haven't been spared either: Chanel's classic flap bags have drawn complaints over uneven stitching and delicate leather, while Prada's nylon pieces have been criticized for fraying seams and faulty zippers after minimal use—all despite repeated price hikes in the last few years. So, who is the Ladies First bag made for? Forget demographics. 'I hate the term 'fashion victim,'' de Buffévent says. 'Women should create their own style. This bag is the perfect accessory for that.' With its sturdy form, refined detailing, and rich symbolism, it's less about signaling wealth and more about wearing conviction. At the launch of Fauré Le Page's Ladies First bag in Manila. Nikki Huang (Rustan's Commercial Group Merchandising Consultant), Augustin de Buffevént (Fauré Le Page Artistic & Communications Director), Anton Huang (SSI Group President) and Stephanie Chong (Fauré Le Page Philippines General Manager) Rather than chasing the new, Fauré Le Page refines what's already timeless. 'We're not in the fashion business,' he reiterates. 'Quality is at the heart.' And for a growing number of buyers, that's where real luxury now lives. In a market bloated with disposable 'It' bags and seasonal logo drops, Fauré Le Page offers a slower and sturdy alternative: one that values craft over clout, style over spectacle. With Ladies First, they are launching a new silhouette while sending a message. For those who are done with flash and ready for substance, this may be the new standard of luxury.
