French Beauty

An exploration of the world's fascination with the 'riddle of femininity', to be found at its most alluring in French cinema. For many movie-goers the appeal of these actresses lies in an image not fabricated by stylists, yet a look at the luxury goods industry reveals the French know exactly how to exploit the notion of 'delicate fetishism'. Featuring stars including Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche