| In this article, the Senior Editor of | | | | considerate can you get? I can only give kudos to all |
| Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News, Phil Chavanne, discusses the | | | | of you who ever asked the question or thought about |
| role of sneakers as fashion accessories in Paris. | | | | it! |
| I can't count the number of times travelers who asked | | | | Parisians and sneakers |
| me: 'Should I wear sneakers in Paris?' and other | | | | Many first-time visitors to France and Paris are |
| variations of the same question. American tourists | | | | convinced that all French women are picture-perfect |
| especially are concerned about 'not fitting in' with | | | | fashionistas. This is vastly exaggerated, even though |
| inappropriate shoes. | | | | access to stylish clothing and everything fashion is |
| That attitude is remarkable indeed. Dressing so as not | | | | easy in Paris where 'Elle' magazine still dictates what's |
| to shock the sensitivity of the locals: how much more | | | | in and out. |