For decades, many have tried to describe the French: the elegant decadence, refined sensibilities and effortless chic styles. 

From the most British of the French girls – Birkin,  to the queen of French elegance – Deneuve, we’re smiling at the pictures reminding us of the daring Serge, iconic Francoise Hardy, classic cool Johnny or early Depardieu. Let’s embrace decades of French insouciance, with a gallery of our favourites French icons pictures…

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