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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Fleur Britten

Brigitte Barbie: The five women behind Mme Macron’s faultless French chic

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Just why is it that we never see the French first lady, Brigitte Macron, commit a fashion faux pas?

How is it that this 70-year-old grandmother can, for example, pull off black leather trousers, really quite short dresses, or a swimming costume for a cover shoot?

With the King and Queen’s state visit in France this week providing yet another welcome opportunity for scrutiny of Madame Macron’s impeccable wardrobe, she always seems to exemplify faultless French chic.

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