There’s a common misconception that French women’s wardrobes are devoid of colour, which is understandable (they are known for simplicity, after all) but after years of deconstructing French style (AKA, scouring bookshelves for anything with Parisian Fashion on the bind and moving to Paris like a dedicated Francophile), I’ve spotted many French girl colour trends that debunk that myth.

Neutral basics are indeed the cornerstone of a French capsule wardrobe, but bolder colours play a significant role in the way French women dress too, and looks are made more interesting with considered injections of colour, through statement pieces (leather coats and knitwear, for example) or accents, including handbags and scarves.