This [belief] would be central to their economic agenda, which is remarkable, because three-and-a-half centuries later, its still true: [fashion] is a major pillar of the French economy. Following the death of Louis XIV, the courtiers at Versailles began spending more time in Paris
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But I think the stigma was more attached to previous generations. After all, eschewing the brand-new is cheaper and less intimidating (in the case of luxury items) than hitting Londons Bond Street or New Yorks Madison Avenue, and more sustainable: according to a Farfetch report, purchasing a pre-owned item on average saves 1kg of waste, 3,040 litres of water and 22kg of CO2, compared with a new item
The detailing is further enhanced by beautiful topstitching