A Parisian Day in the Life of a Fashion Student
Most fashion students dream of studying in Paris, France. For me, I had to keep pinching myself to convince myself I wasn’t actually dreaming. Each day varied while abroad; almost all filled with fashion, sightseeing, eating too many sweets, and walking until my feet hurt. But as a fashion student, Paris presented its beautiful history, French street style, and incredible design exhibits that I couldn’t stop drooling over.
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My time in Paris is remembered through journal entries, photo collages, and reminiscing the days of my trip. While I can’t name one specific day that was my favorite, a combination of what my average day consisted of may do the trick to show you Paris’ magic.
I often started my days with a pastry and coffee, then took the metro to the museum of the day; today, The Dior Galerie near the Arc de Triumph. The exhibit took each attendee through the story of Christian Dior’s early career and how he successfully built the luxury brand of Dior, bringing beauty and elegance to the everyday French woman.
Each room within the museum carefully demonstrated the aesthetic and classic architecture of France, from the spiraling staircase to the Tetris-esque wall displays.
Staying in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, I did some sightseeing and stopped for lunch at a local bistro. To have a break from the cold and windy afternoon weather, I chose to enjoy a cup of onion soup and some hot chocolate.
Afterward, I walked down the Champs-Élysées and window-shopped the luxury stores, gawking over their latest collections. Most windows merchandised their products using creams, rich blues, and bright shades of pink to welcome the crisp winter palette and keep up with the minimal Parisian aesthetic.
Walking along the Pont de l'Alma bridge across the Seine River, I made my way toward the Eifel Tower, spotting the latest French fashion styles. I noticed many all-black monochromatic outfits with pops of greens, blues, or white accessories. Everyone I passed on the streets was wearing a colorful scarf that was not only fashionable but practical—worn in unique ways to bear with the wind. Many also created their own color palettes and matched their hats, purses, and shoes to the minimal aesthetic of Paris fashion.
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Worn out from the handful of miles I walked during the day, I took a short break for a treat before getting ready for the evening.
Since the French eat dinner after 7:00 PM, I went out for a quiet meal with my fellow students. Later on, we enjoyed the nightlife of Paris and tried out the winter aesthetic as we got dressed up for going out. Sticking to an all-monochromatic look with minimal accessories, I felt like a true Parisian.
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