Pretty is a digital postcard from women around the world to women around the world as told through a weekly documentary series. It explores just how nuanced beauty can be by not only taking a look at how beauty standards vary from country to country but also how they might vary within a city.
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What’s Pretty in Paris?
In our first episode of Pretty, we take a look at la beauté Française (French beauty). What’s considered beautiful in France and is it also what’s beautiful in Paris? France considers itself a color blind country but in doing so has it forgotten to include some groups of people in its idea of beauty?
Sarah – “Beauty is a Quest” – In this episode of “Pretty” we meet Sarah Diouf from Paris, founder of Ghubar Magazine. She discusses effortless Parisian style, her work to bring more variety into fashion and what it takes to find beauty in yourself.
Carole – “Beauty is Acceptance” – Carole from Versailles joins us in the 6th Arrondissement of Paris to discuss feeling pretty without pretension and why it’s necessary to accept who you are.
Sonia – “Beauty is Imperfection” – In our final interview in Paris, Sonia shares her take on style in America vs. France, the reactions some people have to her hair, and embracing what makes her different.
