Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of Frances best-loved designers in a stylish celebration of one of the worlds favorite fashion destinations. From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fashion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether its Diors New Look, Yves Saint Laurents Le Smoking jacket or Chanels little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: its an art form. Megan Hesss love for French style sparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers - Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chlo , Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Herm s and Celine - to discover the origins of haute couture, pr t- -porter and everything chic. Accompanied by Megans exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections, Elegance: the Beauty of French Fashion tells the story of how Frances iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design.