La Societe de Mode INTERVIEW - Part Two

 

INTERVIEW

 With REBECCA AND MADDY of LA SOCIETE DE MODE

PART TWO

- What do you like most about living in France?
R: The pace of life is much slower here. People take three hours to eat meals sometimes and they always have time to discuss and catch up.  The buildings are also so beautiful and rich in historical architecture and it makes walking around town so pleasant.  Of course, one cannot forget the boulangeries and the patisseries! I had the opportunity to intern at a boulangerie and see how famed French baguettes were made and I loved every minute of it.  I'm a huge foodie, so France was a paradise for me. All the bread, cheese, wine, pastries.....
M: I love the independence, the language, the beautiful people and the amazing food. There's nothing I don't like. France is a beautiful place to live.

- Did you find out any French cooking tips?
R: Hmm...they add a lot of butter to everything!
M: BUTTER! CHEESE! HAM! and CHOCOLATE!

- What differences do you see between French and American fashion?
R: American fashion is much more adventurous and experimental.  People aren't afraid to wear bright colors or funky jewelery.  In France, it seems as if every woman was born to be elegant.  They look so pulled together all of the time, from their hair down to their nailpolish.  They definitely channel the 'classy' vibe, though in all honesty it's a bit too safe for me.  Too much neutral color.
M: Like Rebecca so perfectly explained French society is very into elegance, neutrals and conformity. All of the young girls essentially own the same wardrobe and wearing anything that shows a little skin, like shorts without tights underneath, is taboo. I think sometimes the lack of originality gets old, but seriously, the French people know how to take care of themselves and simply look gorgeous from day to day, something i think the American people miss. If we could find a lovely medium between our two styles, we'd really have something good going.

- What are your top 3 places to go in Paris?
R: Hmm, I didn't get to spend as much time in Paris as I did in Rennes, unfortunately, but I do have a few favorite places. I love La Duree, one of the best macaroon places in the world, for its decor as well as its yummy macaroons and pastries.  I also love Jardin des Tuileries for people watching and its prime location in town as well as the Musee de Rodin. I'm a  huge sucker for his sculptures.
M: La Duree is fabfabfabulous and Rue George V is the most magical place on earth (besides disneyland of course). Hmm... le Petit Palais is just amazing and they often have great exhibits on designers and jewelry and last of all I would have to say that I can't go to Paris without visiting le Champs Elysee, it's like Times Square with Parisian romance.

- You went to Paris Fashion Week! Ohmigod! What was the best thing about that?
R: Well, I thoroughly enjoyed all of the shows and meeting all the people who sat next to us, but i'd have to say that my favorite memory was at a show we didn't attend!
My favorite part of Paris Fashion Week was waiting outside the Chanel show and seeing all the celebrities arrive.  the energy around that show was something I had never experienced before.  It definitely inspired me and Maddy to try to come back to Paris Fashion Week in the future and attend the Chanel show!
M: It's true that standing outside of Chanel was amazing, but I think the best part was actually riding back from Paris to Rennes in the TGV, listening to Lady Gaga and just floating on a cloud from all the beautiful garments and people we had seen that day. Paris Fashion week is something you just simply don't forget.

- So if you could sit front row at any show in the whole world, which one would it be and why?
R: Coco Chanel; you know you've made it in the fashion industry when you've been invited to Chanel.
M: If Alexander McQueen was still with us I would choose his show hands down. He had such mastery of the craft and impeccable showmanship but since that's not possible I would choose Dior Haute Couture just for their collection this past spring...can you say GLAMOROUS??!


- Do you have any tips on breaking into the fashion industry?
R: Be dedicated and be innovative.  The fashion industry doesn't have room for lazy or boring people!
M: God, Rebecca just  takes the words out of my mouth! There's ALWAYS someone who will want to work harder than you and will do it with a smile so once you commit to becoming a name in the industry you better work day and night just to stay in the game.

- If you weren't going to work in the fashion industry, what would you have done instead?
R: I would probably be a starving artist in Paris. I love Paris. Maybe I'd be a linguist. I speak French, Chinese, and English, and will start learning Spanish next year. I love the challenge of learning new languages and traveling to practice them.
M: Died.

The last part of the La Societe De Mode interview! Thanks again to them, and if you want to read the first part of the interview, you can read it here