In the U.S., French labels, such as Sézane (think oversized, cozy clothing and vintage-inspired bags) and Ba&sh ('50s high-fashion jackets and basics) are gaining a footprint.

A new exhibition, Silk and Steel: French Fashion, Women and WWI, uses the lens of fashion to examine how the war impacted women’s domestic lives and created new opportunities.

The French Fashion, Food and Wine Event takes place on Oct. 4, from 5:30-9 p.m. For tickets, click here . To learn more about Alliance Francaise of Hawaii, visit afhawaii.org or follow @afhawaii ...