Why Is A Paris Fashion Capital?

Today Paris is synonymous with fashion and is often referred to as the mecca of the fashion world. It is home to some of the world's best designers and fashion houses and ever aspiring model and fashion designer wishes to walk and showcase their designs here. It is the birthplace of brand like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Dior. Paris also has its most prominent fashion destination; 'the golden triangle' which is formed between the Avenue Marceau, the Champs-Elysées, and the Avenue Montaigne. It also has specific roads such as the Rue du Faubourg- St-Honoré that are dedicated exclusively to fashion. Whether it's the French movies or the opera, fashion has always been a part of the French culture and continues to manifest itself through every walking person you see on the Parisian streets. Paris also holds two of the world's most prominent fashion shows and as far as clothes are concerned, there's always something for everyone.