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“Fashion week a Paris” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

“Fashion week in Paris” is a viral quote from the French show Quotidien.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 6 min read
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The “Fashion week a Paris” meme

In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Fashion week a Paris” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack, number 1170 of the collection, and the 757th best-known meme of its 1050 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Fashion week a Paris” meme mean?

The expression conveys annoyance at the invasion of public space by fashion industry professionals. It mocks people posing for photos in the middle of traffic, ignoring drivers. In common usage, it labels any situation where ostentatious individuals hinder normal movement, with cynical humor.

Where does the “Fashion week a Paris” meme come from?

The sequence comes from the TV show Quotidien broadcast on TMC. Host Yann Barthès interviews a motorist stuck in Paris streets. The footage shows an angry man facing photographers and models occupying the road during Fashion Week. Sources differ on the exact date: some suggest 2017, others September 2022. Uncertainty about the year makes precise chronological tracking difficult. The video spread widely online, becoming a cult reference. The term “fashions” refers to people linked to the fashion industry. This quote left its original context to illustrate any unjustified blockage by excessive posing.

How to use the “Fashion week a Paris” meme

  • Use this phrase when you see someone posing for photos in the middle of a crowded street.
  • Quote it to ironically criticize influencers blocking access to a public place.
  • Employ it to highlight the hypocrisy of those prioritizing their image over road safety.

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The “Fashion week a Paris” card in MyMemeCards

Fashion week a Paris card
NumberNo. 1170
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #757 of 1050
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Suggested by@olivier794
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 1,050 cards
  • Common42540%
  • Rare34132%
  • Epic18918%
  • Legendary484.6%
  • Mythic302.9%
  • Full Art171.6%

How to get the “Fashion week a Paris” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Fashion week a Paris comes out of the Memes FR pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art 0.8%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does the fashion week in Paris meme mean?

It is a quote from a driver blocked by photographers during Paris Fashion Week. The phrase mocks the occupation of the street by fashion professionals.

Which show features the fashion week in Paris meme?

The street interview appears in the show Quotidien, hosted by Yann Barthès on TMC. He questioned a motorist frustrated by traffic.

Who said let the hipsters get on the sidewalk?

A Parisian driver interviewed by journalist Yann Barthès. He expressed his annoyance at photographers and models on the road.

When was the fashion week in Paris meme released?

Sources suggest two possible periods: 2017 or September 2022. The exact date of the original recording remains uncertain.

How do I get the Fashion week a Paris meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Fashion week a Paris” is an epic card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Fashion week a Paris card?

It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: madame.lefigaro.fr · style · newsDans les rues de Paris, les looks de la Fashion Week en 37 photos · «Mais c'est quoi l'autre en bleu derrière là ?» : le coup de sang d'un ... · Paparazzi français : Stars de la Fashion Week de Paris Memes · checked on October 10, 2026.

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