Ben Croll If once lured for brief visits by the panoply of iconic locations, international projects now linger in France to claim a competitive tax rebate and set down roots to benefit from an ever-expanding production infrastructure. And so, fuelled by mammoth shoots like Apple TV+’s upcoming Benjamin Franklin in Paris limited series, “Franklin,” the Christian Dior-Coco Chanel bio-series “The New Look” and AMC’s “Walking Dead” spinoff “Raise the Dead,” foreign spending hit a record high last year, filling local coffers with slightly more than $1 billion and marking a 324% increase from 2019 numbers. “This is more than a post-pandemic rebound,” says France’s National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) digital director Vincent Florant. “[The industry has undergone] rapid acceleration and exponential growth. Nowadays, we host the totality of these massive shoots, whereas before we only received a part, or even, in the most extreme cases, just a few days of postcard shooting at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.”
Matalan's £36 'next level' blazer achieves a 'classic look' and resembles Chanel
27.04.2023 - 15:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 'stylish' blazer from Matalan has got shoppers talking as it’s said to be a reasonably priced dupe of one by French luxury fashion house Chanel. Fashion lovers who have bought the blazer were obsessed with its 'classic' look - and it costs just £36.
The value family retailer has stepped up their fashion game just in time for summer and recently released a range of “chic” summer bags perfect for the beach from just £10.
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Now shoppers are raving over the Et Vous Black Short Boucle Blazer which has received just shy of a five star review on the retailer’s website.
The “chic blazer” is said to take your smart casual attire “to the next level.”
The blazer is similar to a number of jackets on the Chanel website, the Echo reports and with clear similarities including the tweed-look material and military-style buttons, we would have to agree.
“Designed in versatile monochrome tones, it features snug long sleeves, two front pockets and a timeless button up front to complete the classic look,” its description reads.
The blazer is part of Matalan’s Et Vous range which offers “flattering, feminine and easy-to-wear staples for the modern woman.”
“With a focus on fabric, detail and print, the designs have been thoughtfully crafted to ensure the best quality and fit.
“From stunning day-to-night items to everyday pieces, Et Vous is sure to cover all her special events and occasions,” it says.
Those who havebought the jacket online have left glowing reviews with one shopper saying it’s a “stylish and nice jacket that can be worn with jeans for a causal look or over a nice black dress for a more classic look.”
Another shopper called it a “lovely and smart looking jacket which is
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