When Coco Chanel said elegance is refusal, she defined – in a wonderfully apt, three-word mantra – French style.
Reams have been written about what exactly constitutes that certain je ne sais quoi that is the French sense of dressing, but ultimately, it boils down, like a fine bouillabaisse, to those three words: elegance is refusal. But of what, exactly?
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com
