Ines de la Fressange is the best-selling author of Parisian Chic (Flammarion, 2011). A runway model in the 1980s, she became the face of Chanel, created her own clothing and accessories line, and has published her illustrations in Elle magazine. At the age of 53, she returned to the Chanel runway for the Spring 2011 show. The essence of Parisian style and elegance, she is creative consultant for Roger Vivier, designs a line for Uniqlo, and has relaunched her own brand Ines de la Fressange Paris.

Sophie Gachet is a fashion journalist for Elle and co-author of the New York Times best seller Parisian Chic (Flammarion, 2011).