Vocabulary
Love affair
France's love affair with fashion originated in the 17th century.
State matter
It became a Royal and therefore state matter.
Reign
During the kings reign he saw many developments in Haute Couture.
Thriving
It was a place new wave designers thrived.
Set the tempo
It set the tempo for the way the rest of the world dressed.
Deeprooted
With such deeprooted ideas, the attitude would never change.