# French Female Photography Baudouin's 'I Am a Parisian Lady' Spread Lifts the Veil of Mystery By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-a-parisian-lady References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2010/12/i-am-a-parisian-lady-by-baudouin.html) & [baudouin.fr](http://www.baudouin.fr/) Many look upon the French woman as the epitome of [femininity, style, grace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminine-empowerment) and culture; yet there is also an air of mystery surrounding them that can intimidate those who want to emulate them -- the 'I Am a Parisian Lady' series lifts that mysterious veil. Photographed by Baudouin, 'I Am a Parisian Lady' shows [ordinary French women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage) in their respective sanctuaries. Ranging in age, there is definitely something "je ne sais quoi" about them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **French Femininity Revival:** Opportunity for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to tap into the timeless allure of the French woman and cultivate it in their product offerings. - **Anti-traditional Photography:** Innovation opportunity for photography studios and artists to explore aesthetic expressions that challenge conventional notions of beauty and femininity. - **Candid Realism:** Brands and photographers can leverage the trend of raw authenticity by showcasing real women in real-life situations, emphasizing the beauty of imperfection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Designers and retailers can use the French female aesthetic as inspiration to develop unique clothing lines that embody sophistication and elegance. - **Beauty:** Cosmetics and beauty brands can promote natural beauty by championing imperfect, authentic features in their ad campaigns. - **Travel:** Tourism and hospitality brands can attract travelers to the allure of French femininity by using cultural icons and landmarks to market immersive travel experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Parisian Romance-Inspired Candle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-home-fragrance.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Art-Filled Parisian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amlie-du-chalard.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-and-the-louvre.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-parisian-experiences.md)