The French-Girl Fashion Myth Has Hit the TikTok Generation

There’s a fantasy for everyone on TikTok. Should you yearn for a moss-covered existence in a quiet wood or a slick skyscraper apartment towering high over New York City, rest assured the algorithm has your back. Recently, my own “For You” page began supplying a steady stream of “French-girl-aesthetic” TikToks, defined by smudgy red lipstick, Juliet balconies and spritzes of Chanel No. 5 in marble bathrooms. I scroll these videos instead of practicing my own French on Duolingo. Clearly, I’m not alone in this endeavor. On TikTok, videos for “French-girl style” and “French beauty” have accrued 372 million and 15… Read Full Article