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Tendance XXI

( Season 8 )

Experience French art-de-vivre without leaving your living room. Tendance XXI is THE show about French culture in all its forms: fashion, gastronomy, gardens, architecture, art and much more.

The cultural heritage of France is immense. Throughout the centuries, the country has always been at the forefront in the world of fashion, design, gastronomy, beauty or literature. But French culture doesn’t stop at Dior, Ladurée and André le Nôtre. And this is what Tendance XXI is all about. This French documentary series showcases people in France keeping French culture well alive by giving it a new twist while staying true to its roots. Everywhere in France, craftsmen and women are honoring traditions and teaching the next generation their sewing techniques, cooking skills, porcelain making savoir-faire and much more.

Tendance XXI offers a great inside look at the making and expertise that goes behind making watches, the Hermès bag, sumptuous handmade silk pajamas, macaroons, camembert or Pleyel pianos.

So get your wine and cheese ready, put on your striped Breton shirt and enjoy a slice of French culture with this dreamy documentary series.

 

And if you’re looking for more, start watching Version Française, another show about French culture, focused on the chic and glamor, also available on TV5MONDE USA.

 

Commentary: Viviane Blassel.

 

Episodes

Episode
24
Azzedine Alaïa/vintage/Solenne Belloir, céramiste/Audrey Demarre, brodeuse
The Azzedine Alaïa Foundation invites us behind the scenes of the major couturier and his legend. All about the origins of the word "vintage". Between sculpture and minimalist design, an encounter with ceramic artist Solenne Belloir. Wearing the polo shirt. Audrey Demarre: from publisher to embroiderer, a successful career change.

Commentary by: Viviane Blassel.
Episode
25
Dior croisière/Boutons de manches/Tuffery et Saint James/Sébastien Barbier
Cordovan hats, embroideries, fans, mantillas: Dior unpacks its cruise collection in Seville. The story of Napoleon's sleeve buttons. Atelier Tuffery and Saint James work together to relaunch an industry based on French expertise. How to wear thigh boots. Gilder and ornamentalist Sébastien Barbier gives yesterday's objects their original radiance.

Commentary by: Viviane Blassel.