How to be Parisian with Alizée Gamberini

Get the inside scoop on how to be Parisian with Alizée Gamberini, her favorite word in English, and how to get that French hair you’ve been craving.

Three words that describe me?
Overthinker, passionate, sincere.

The Parisian woman is…..
Independent, ambitious, sensitive, curious and creative. Walking the Parisian streets by night watching and listening to people. Imagining their lives. Coming back home alone, writing her thoughts and feeling energies, and listening to deep music.

Key wardrobe pieces for a Parisian look?
For me, the perfect Parisian look is androgynous, boyish and sexy. In my mind, it’s a natural woman with messy natural hair, no makeup, a light grey t-shirt, high-waisted boyfriend denim, a black vintage oversized men’s jacket, a mini Nylon Prada bag, and Dr. Martens boots (but the ones with the platform, obviously).

How does the way you dress change during fashion week?
During Fashion Week, I try to think more about my outfits because I want to express myself in the best way. Most of the time all my ideas are coming very fast and it’s quite easy to know what I want to wear, and what people going to like. I certainly wear more heels and dresses and look more like a girl than a boy haha. It’s very cool and fun to create looks and show more about yourself to other people in this industry.

The best little restaurant?
Minh Chau, a very little Vietnamese restaurant located in Le Marais, 14 rue de la Verrerie, 75003.

Where do you go to have fun?
Strasbourg Saint-Denis.

Fashion week must-haves?
Sunglasses, cigarettes, film for my camera.

Favorite piece of clothing?
Levis Denim, especially their new cool model “Ribcage”.

We have a strange obsession with French hair. What is the secret to having this famous messy hairstyle?
Hahaha, I do not know why people are so obsessed with French hair. Honestly, I am just washing my hair every three days, never using a dryer or a brush. This messy hairstyle is natural, maybe I need to thank my mummy for this because she always had beautiful, voluminous hair.

What’s your ultimate Parisian beauty secret?
Stay true and natural. Always. ALWAYS.

Vintage or new?
It really depends, I can’t choose between vintage or new. Both have their pros and cons. I can find beauty both in some vintage clothes and in new clothes. I am definitely in love with vintage oversized men’s jackets, and I can easily have a crush on some vintage treasures. But, some new designers are also extremely attractive. Whatever it is vintage or new, if I like the spirit of the brand, and if I have a true crush on it I will buy it.

What makes you smile the most?
Listening to some music and thinking of the past. I am a “mood” person. I like to think that I am living in a movie, I guess I understand movies better than people or real life.

Favorite word in English?
MOOD

Nutella crepe or pain au chocolat?
Pain au chocolat at 8 A.M. – Nutella crepe at midnight (and coconut obviously).

Style icon?
Aymeline Valade

In five words, what does it mean to you to be French?
I feel free. Sorry, only three words.

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