Paris: French Fashion History Walking Tour Individual Tour
ID: GYG403508-O-732401
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Learn about the connection between the world of fashion and social movements. Tour the topmost luxury brand stores and find out their history on a 1.5-hour walk.
Stroll the streets of the luxury district of rue Saint-Honoré, famous for its designer shops. Find out about the first ateliers to open up here. Learn the history of Louis Vuitton and travel, the revolution of Coco Chanel, and the liberation of women by famous fashion designers.
During the walk, enjoy the Place Vendôme, where the likes of Chanel and Hemingway spent a lot of time. Visit La Madeleine with its amazing church, Greek design, and surrounding small streets that are one of the top places in Paris for shopping.
Walk down the fashion streets and see the first Hermès shop. Find out the amazing history of the development of this brand from saddler to an iconic bag creator.
Take a deep dive into Coco Chanel and how her lovers changed her life and saved her. Learn about the superstitious Christian Dior who followed his destiny and created his brand after a few failures. Finally, find out about the iconic Yves Saint Laurent, the founding figure for modernity in fashion.
Discover the changes the fashion industry went through during the 19th and 20th centuries. Enter a few shops to get a better understanding of the luxury brands and their legacy.
Highlights
- Explore the world of luxury fashion brands and their history
- Learn how Coco Chanel saved her brand and uncover her connection with the German army
- Find out why Hermès is so exclusive and how they sell Birkin and Kelly bags
- Discover how Dior changed post-war fashion
- Delve deep into the creators of Haute Couture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine
Arrive 5 minutes before the activity starts
Near the La Cure Gourmande shop
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
