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For September

Stories, ideas, and pieces worth returning to as the season begins to turn.

Autumn Edit

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16 French Wardrobe Pieces Worth Buying Now for Autumn

A small edit of the new-season pieces worth looking at now, from rich brown leather and refined loafers to longer trousers, pale shirts, and soft layers for the months ahead.

Makeup Edit

How to Get Luminous Skin with Barely-There Makeup, the French Way

How to create sheer, sun-warmed skin, rosy cheeks and brighter eyes while keeping the face natural, fresh and visibly your own.

Table & Recipes

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How to Create a French Cheese Board

How to choose five cheeses that belong together, what to serve with them, and how to turn a simple board into dinner.

Perfume

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What Autumn in the French Alps Smells Like

10 perfumes that evoke damp earth, spruce needles, orchard fruit, chestnuts and woodsmoke.

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Chic Blazers to Perfect Your Mid-Season Looks

Discover tips on colors, cuts, and pairings for effortless Parisian-inspired looks.

Le Style

Observations and pieces that shape the season's quiet chic.

Autumn Edit

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16 French Wardrobe Pieces Worth Buying Now for Autumn

A small edit of the new-season pieces worth looking at now, from rich brown leather and refined loafers to longer trousers, pale shirts, and soft layers for the months ahead.