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French Language, French Culture & the Origins of Fashion | Alliance Française × Couture Pattern Museum What does the word fashion actually mean, and how did France become so closely associated with it? Join the Couture Pattern Museum and Alliance Française de Los Angeles for a special conversation exploring French language, culture, fashion history, and the origins of haute couture. Jasmine Rafati Fowler, Director of Alliance Française de Los Angeles, introduces the history and mission of Alliance Française and the opportunities available to students interested in learning French. Then Marie Velde, School Coordinator and French instructor, traces the etymology of fashion and explores the historical and cultural forces that helped establish France as a center of fashion and, eventually, haute couture. The conversation explores: • The etymology and meaning of fashion • The origins of fashion in France • French history, culture, and craftsmanship • The development of haute couture • The history and mission of Alliance Française • Learning French for fashion, travel, study, and cultural appreciation
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