French term
les authentiques-chic
Modèle d’homme : le navigateur, le gentleman farmer
Ils recherchent une vie équilibrée dans un monde avec des valeurs morales. Ils veulent une consommation intelligente, justifiée.
American English only please!
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Natasha Dupuy
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| 3 +4 | natural chic |
katsy
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Tamara Salvio
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| 3 | ecolo chic |
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Proposed translations
Down-to-earth style
ecolo chic
natural chic
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suezen
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Hi suezen :-) Thanks!
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Jennifer White
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Thanks Jennifer !
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Odette Grille (X)
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Thanks Odette !
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Emma Paulay
: A mix of this suggestion and Tamara's : "natural elegance/the naturally elegants/natural elegants" would be perfect IMHO
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Good idea! Thanks Emma!
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Corporate Finance and Communications
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US) 
Works in: French to English
authentic elegance
I found the following description, fashion-related, that seems to fit the look they're describing:
Even Martin Margiela seems to be moving toward an authentic elegance, with his three-piece corduroy suit just lightly crushed into well-worn creases and tuxedos with curving lapels teamed with tailored jeans.
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French Foodie
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Thanks Mara!
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Julie Barber
: I can't see the problem with a direct translation of authentic chic. "chic" can be "fashion" rather than just elegance.....ie retro chic etc...
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Thanks Julie - I thought of that too, but "chic" seems a bit too fashion-forward and feminine for this context (IMHO)
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Emma Paulay
: A mix of this suggestion and katsy's : "natural elegance/the naturally elegants/natural elegants" would be perfect IMHO
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