In Paris

In Paris

20 Women on Life in the City of Light

Summary

The perfect book for anyone who has ever dreamed of living in Paris

Profiles of twenty real-life women of Paris - artists, activists, booksellers, and filmmakers, aged fourteen to seventy, living in tiny attic studios, grand apartments, or houseboats - are accompanied by more than 100 full-colour photographs by French it-girl and fashion designer Jeanne Damas, as well as tips on secret Parisian hideaways and the French art de vivre: from the five types of red wine to order depending on the occasion, and the coolest bars to drink them in, to the best red lipsticks, and places to be kissed.

In Paris dispels the myth that there is only one type of Parisian woman, and offers a rare glimpse of the city that real Parisiennes live in - taking us into their homes, their careers, their style - and what being Parisian means to them.

Witty, elegant, and modern, In Paris reveals the secret to living like a Parisian, wherever and whoever you are.

'A love letter to Paris . . . sprinkled with quirky, authoritative guidelines on Paris living' Wall Street Journal

'I loved it - so French and so cool' Alexandra Fullerton, author of How to Dress and Fashion Director-at-large at Glamour

'Shining a spotlight on the lives and style of twenty true Parisians, this elegant coffee-table book - encompassing 100 rich and vibrant photographs - is an inclusive look at style. spanning a diverse pool of women' Because Magazine

Reviews

  • I loved it - so French and so cool
    Alexandra Fullerton, author of How to Dress and Fashion Director at Large/Glamour UK

About the authors

Lauren Bastide

Lauren Bastide is a former editor-in-chief of French Elle. She founded a podcast production company in September 2016, and her feminist podcast La Poudre is the number one independent podcast in France.
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Jeanne Damas

Jeanne Damas is a model, actress, and founder of the clothing brand Rouje. She starred in Guillaume Canet's latest film and appeared on Forbes' 30 under 30 list. She lives in Paris.
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