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Roger Vivier designed shoes for Her Majesty the Queen’s 1953 coronation.
Brigitte Bardot’s Repetto Classics by Jennifer Johnson
Repetto will shortly celebrate 80 years. 
Chanel’s Paris Tea Room by Jennifer Johnson
Angelina is known primarily for its hot chocolate and Mont Blanc super-cake – but also for being Chanel’s Paris tea room of choice – and where Vivienne Westwood launched herself. 
Fabulous French Dressing Past Fifty
by Jennifer Johnson
French women don’t date (and don’t grow old) the way everyone else does. 
I was a walking fashion faux pas in the South of France, not once but twice. 
Walk Like Chanel in Paris
Avenue Montaigne was originally called the allée des Veuves (widows’ alley) because women in mourning gathered there. 
Why are all the straw-woven chairs outside Paris cafes turned outwards, like theatre seats? 
Juliette Greco’s Room
When in Paris, where did Juliette Greco stay? 
Survive a Paris (Cheap) Hotel and Live To Tell the Tale
Paris is overpriced.