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The article focuses on couture products for the winter season shipped to New York from Paris, France in 1967 which were marketed by stores Ohrbach's and Alexander's Inc. It states that the products were designed by prominent designers working for brands such as Cardins, St. Laurents and Balenciagas. It also adds that the said couture stores sell well-designed originals and copies of dresses from French designers at cheap costs.

The article discusses the appearance of American actress Carroll Baker in the showings of fall clothes in Paris, France. It notes that she showed up at Lanvin's salon with a hot-pink Balmain dress whose V-neck plunged to a demure bow set between her floating ribs. Moreover, it mentions that she also displayed six inches of thigh, a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses and aplomb.

The article features several men's wear collections for fall 2006 showcased at various fashion shows in Paris, France and New York. It includes black suits from Dior Homme and Gucci, Western-inspired jacket from Marc Jacobs, blazers from Kenneth Cole and Louis Vuitton and dress pants from Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana.

The article offers information on the French fall collection, an exhibition of women's clothing organized in the last week of September 1970 in Paris, France. As reported, the exhibition witnessed a decrease in demand for haute couture. It is believed that with the opening of a large number of boutiques, new inventive designs and high style clothes is available within everybody's reach. According to Bonwit Teller President William Fine, the line-for-line derby is inconsistent with the changing times and mood of the consumer. Several fashion houses have dropped their import copies. Lord & Taylor is planning to continue its reproductions in different fabrics.

The article focuses on the successful career in fashion design of Gabrielle Chanel. Chanel's formula for success is a lot of skill and a little taste. It is said that Chanel tailored a large share of the history of feminine fashion for 40 years. It is claimed that the clothes of Chanel have straightforward design and use ordinary fabrics. Furthermore, it is indicated that the fashion designer is not included in an array of designers in Paris, France who try to prevent style piracy.

Features the portrait of French Emperor Napoleon III. Size of the portrait; Views of various artists on the embroidered coat of the emperor; Physical description.

The article highlights a dream on attending the Cannes Film Festival in France. It says that a tuxedo worn for the event is a bit old. A doorman at the Hotel Mirasol became a real friend. The doorman gave a ticket for the Czech film "Days Without Sun." Ambience in Cannes is compared with a big family.

The article describes the fashion and clothing preferences of men in France. Most French men wear colors that are muddy, misty and totally cool and unique. Some would wear a classic outfit for men but tweaked with a French slinkiness. Others would wear trench coats with knit tops and shirts with patterns.

The article discusses the evolution of fashion in France. Haute couture began in Paris in the 1670s with the advent of fashion seasons, fashion queens and celebrity designers. The accessibility of fashion to a broader public was advanced by the "Le Mercure Galant" newspaper's enthusiastic 1673 coverage of the outerwear. Loose-fitting coat, le manteau, which appeared in public wearing a casual design instead of formal dress, became the springboard that launched the fashion industry.

Features recommended women's clothing and accessories for use Paris, France from different designers and companies. Smythson lizard handbag; Bra and bottom by John Galliano; Dolce and Gabbana snakeskin pumps; Nanette Lepore coat.

The article reports on popular women's clothing items, according to clothing stores interviewed by "Journal du Textile" including the American fashion retailer Forever 21, the French clothing company Gémo, and the French clothing store Les Saisons de la Mode. Popular styles include polyurethane vests, skirts, oversized coats, jeggings, Burberry coats, and nude colors.

The article offers women's clothing market statistics in France as of February 2013 and notes a 2 percent decrease in sales in relation to February 2012. French stores which sell women's clothing such as the hypermarket Carrefour in Paris are mentioned. An increase in leather jacket, jeans, and tunic dress sales and a decrease in pants, coats, and vest sales are also noted.

This article reacts to a news item about taxicab yellow clothes for women. Taxicab yellow is the color which seems to be wrapping itself around the most elegant women. None of this soft, banana pastel but a vibrant, pure, dangerous yellow. The author saw it first at Courreges in Paris, France, where he showed a curly mohair coat.

Focuses on the clothing and accessories presented by several fashion designers and retailers during the Paris Couture Fall fashion show in France in 2005. Inspiration of the coats designed by Karl Lagerfeld; Theme of footwear designed from Adam Jones; Type of silhouette created by dresses from Givenchy.

Presents the highlights of a Chanel fashion show that showcased the clothing and accessories including in the collection of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in Paris, France in July 2005. Description of the facility used for the show; Women's coats showcased at the event; Models dressed by Lagerfeld at the show.

Focuses on the fall couture collections designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani for his Armani Privé line featured at their separate fashion shows in Paris, France in July 2005. Concept of Galliano's tulle-over-corset gown collections; Style of Armani's peplumed jackets detailed with rosette closures and skirts with siren curves.

Describes clothing collections from several fashion designers in Paris, France. Chopped-off pale aqua caftan by Stella McCartney; Peasant blouses by Dries Van Noten; Coats by Roberto Menichetti.

Presents the fashion trend in women's clothing in Paris, France for summer 2004. Silk georgette dress with a coral necklace from Vera Wang; Cotton coat with a cotton jersey dress from Emanuel Ungaro; Silk top and cotton stretch pants from Zac Posen.

Presents the clothing collections of several fashion designers for fall 2004 in Paris, France. Types of textiles used by Dries Van Noten; Description of the clothes displayed by Julien Macdonald for Givenchy Corp.; Use of coats by Martin Grant.

Features some of the women tuxedos from the spring collections presented by various brands and designers during a fashion show at the Galliera in Paris, France.

The article presents images of men's coats.

The article reports on the economic aspects of the clothing industry in France at the end of the 2014 summer season. According to clothing distributors, clothing sales increased in August due to cooler temperatures, which prompted consumers to purchase warmer clothing. Extra-extra-large jackets, fake leather leggings, and skirts are popular items, according to distributors.

The article discusses the initiatives of the French ready-to-wear coat group Lener-Cordier to produce a line comparable to the coats of the British luxury fashion house, Burberry. The group has launched a brand called Lener Fabrique de manteaux, directed by Anne-Marguerite Lener, which produces high-quality coats at mid-range prices. INSET: Lener-Cordier repose sur quatre piliers.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the trend of vibrant colored coats for spring, the consideration of Vera Wang to look to print and color, and the Paris, France Trade Shows.

The article discusses the Asap winter sports equipment trade show held in Annecy, France. Topics mentioned include the manufacturers exhibiting at the trade show, the types of designs which are popular this season, and the design of the trade show itself. Comments from industry insiders help illustrate what was successful and unsuccessful about this year's edition.

The article reports on the launch of Yohji Yamamoto's men's collection by Italian manufacturer SINV SpA in July 2008 in Paris, France. It states the collection includes jeans, t-shirts and jackets made available to young consumers in sizes from 36-46. Massimo Braglia, managing director at SINV anticipates to generate 700 points with the sale of the collections within its 10-year deal with Yamamoto.

Reports on the clothings made by French couturier Paul Poiret and personal belongings of his wife Denise to be auctioned and exhibited in Paris and Marais, France in May 2005. Background on a dress made by the couturier for his daughter; Views on the fashion style of Denise; Estimated range of bid price for an evening coat.

Presents information on several women's clothes designed by fashion designers featured in various fashion shows in Paris, France in October 2004. Snakeskin jacket and trousers by Rosemary Rodriguez of Paco Rabanne; Draped dresses by Herve L. Leroux of Guy Laroche; Elongated jodhpurs from Veronique Leroy; Chiffon blouses and dresses with African-shell embroideries from Cher Michael Klein.

Features the clothing collection from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Inc. in Paris, France. Emphasis on the masculine concept of clothing; Use of dark colors; Combination of jackets and sweaters.