What better way to get to know a city than by acquainting yourself with its most prodigious children? We’ve already written a short biography of Parisian golden boys Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior; this week it’s time to try on famous Paris brands Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Let’s see if they fit.

Paris. The French capital and truly an iconic symbol of fashion in Europe, if not an international landmark. It is home to many of the top fashion designers and some of the most famous brands of clothing, perfume and accessories; in particular, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Lauren where nothing calls to mind sartorial elegance quite like these two French labels that continue to be the forefront of worldwide style.