If You're a French Woman Shopping at Nordstrom, You Already Know These 7 Brands
You already know how much Who What Wear editors love the effortlessly chic aesthetic that makes French people so renowned for their personal style, so it should come as no surprise that I'm also obsessed. If there's one group of people that I'd trust with my closet, it's French women.
I recently went on a Nordstrom deep dive and realized that I have been shopping for the same brands as of late. In my efforts to search for a new source of inspiration, I started wondering which brands French women would shop at on the brand's website. After a few moments of that thought pattern, I decided to just ask someone who lives among them myself.
I hit up a Parisian friend, Franziska Nazarenus, in the DMs to get the scoop, and my first question was, Do French women love Nordstrom as much as we do? Her answer was a big yes, and she let me know a few of their favorite brands on the site—seven to be exact.
1. Maje
"Maje is the epitome of a real French-girl brand. I love the feminine, playful, and simple and timeless fashion."
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2. Ba&Sh
"Their (fashion) motto—a brand truly made by women for women—says it all. I own several Ba&Sh pieces that I could wear every day."
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3. & Other Stories
"I can definitely recommend & Other Stories for the typical French-girl look."
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You might be afraid of wearing color, but no one can be afraid of wearing a skirt like this.
4. COS
"Basics are the basis of your wardrobe, and COS is known for timeless, high-quality, and affordable pieces."
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5. Isabel Marant Étoile
"Isabel Marant is a luminary in France. Her designs are unique and at the same time wearable in everyday life. I especially love the brand's cool, chic vibe."
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6. Courrèges
"Courrèges is now an absolute cult brand in Paris for its iconic jackets and dresses—pieces I (and thousands of Parisians) swear by."
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7. Comme des Garçons Play
"[This is] one of my favorite streetwear brands when it comes to sneakers. Their Converse collab with the bright-red heart on the side of the shoe is iconic."
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A Comme des Garçons piece many people already own.
You can never go wrong with these.
Because stripes are so French.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Sierra Mayhew is a fashion editor at Who What Wear, bringing a decade of industry experience to the editorial team. Since joining in 2021, she has made her mark by blending luxury and accessible fashion, decoding runway trends, and curating must-have shopping lists. Before joining Who What Wear, Sierra sharpened her skills at Harper's Bazaar and Elle, with bylines in Bazaar.com and collaborated with iconic brands such as Gucci and Ferragamo. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Sierra translates editorial expertise into viral social content, making fashion engaging for a new generation. Her unique perspective is rooted in her love for travel, music, and discovering the hidden gems that make New York City a constant source of inspiration.
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