French Vogue's Americana Spread

After spending a few months à Paris observing Parisian trends and comparing them to those back home, I thought it might be interesting to check out the Parisians' view of American style - and I stumbled across this spread from Vogue Paris that gives us a little (high-fashion) insight into just that. (For more on the American girl's view on Vogue, check out Emily's last post about the magazine!)

Picturing models Lara Stone, Freja Beha Erichsen, Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly and Arizona Muse, this retro Americana spread was shot in L.A.

Not only do I find the retro-rocker somewhat couture looks on the models to be an interesting insight from France to the US, but also the extras in the set - with tattoos down the arms, dirty tank tops, long hair, and ill-fitting jeans the French's view of American men leaves little to be desired. 

Revealing some of every American girl (stereotype) we see the rockers, the business women, the politician's wives (pictured above), the actresses/glam(onsters) from L.A. (below), and the hippies.The dress pictured above depicts probably the most flattering and favorable view of American women.

We recognize her - the typical L.A. actress, wannabee actress, and/or housewife - classic 1970s big hair and all. 

From sparkle and (somewhat) trashy fur to fringe, I'd say it's clear the french blame us for some popular trends they never quite got on the band wagon of. 

Even seeing through the fact that this was a retro spread, thus far I can conclude that the French view American style as over-the-top and too trendy with a pinch of trashiness. Now the problem is that I am no longer sure if I agree or disagree with them...

bonne journée!

taylor 

(@taylormdowns)