Chanel – Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2012-13
"Karl Lagerfeld doesn't like vintage, so he invented "new vintage" which is his way of honoring timeless couture for women who love Chanel tailoring, gentle colors and tour de force elegance. Lagerfeld displayed all this gentility in the Salon d'Honneur of Paris's Grand Palais, a space that hasn't been used in 70 years, set to duplicate Chanel's original couture salon →
Archives: Lanvin Boutique, Paris, 1912
LANVIN STORE IN 1912 "An intimate look into Lanvin's history 100 years ago - Boutique Jeanne Lanvin, 22 Faubourg Saint Honoré, Paris, 1912 Patrimoine Lanvin" © DR facebook
Street Style 2012: Milan, Paris, New York
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Models: Karlie Kloss Returned to the Catwalk
KARLIE IS BACK "Karlie Kloss returned to the catwalk for Anthony Vaccarello, opening the young designer's show. The model, who skipped Milan and New York Fashion Weeks because of a rumoured "big opportunity", walked for Vaccarello last season too - and will now likely appear in all her regular Paris shows, including Christian Dior, Lanvin and Jean Paul Gaultier. . The model Tweeted →
Fashion Secrets of the Classic Parisian Gentleman
Arnys: Rive Gauche Style "The Heritage Tailor Unveils the Fashion Secrets of the Classic Parisian Gentleman Doyens of Left Bank chic since 1933, Saint-Germain-des-Prés tailors Arnys opens its atelier to photographer Carlotta Manaigo ahead of the luxury menswear brand’s first full catwalk show at the Paraguayan Embassy in Paris. . The house first made its name when iconic architect Le Corbusier requested a jacket →
Emporio Armani has Opened a Second Store in Paris
Emporio Armani has opened its second outlet, in Rue Saint Honoré Located in 368-370 rue Saint-Honore, in the first arrondissement of Paris, it covers an area of 500 m² on two storeys. The interior of the store has been designed by Giorgio Armani and his team of architects. In line with the spirit of the Berlin and Düsseldorf boutiques, the Paris →
Archives: Rue Mouffetard, Paris
A street in the 5th arr. of Paris "Rue Mouffetard" One of the oldest street in Paris with many wonderful little restaurants, cafés, shops and a regular open market, this is lively area and very popular with young people - the University 'Sorbonne' is just round the corner. Restaurants at Mouffetard Cafés and shops at Mouffetard A side street of Mouffetard Alleyway of Mouffletard Dressing Parisen →
Prada Opened in Paris at 6 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
PRADA - THE RENOVATED BOUTIQUE OPENED IN PARIS "The event was conceived as a play entitled 6 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. The Prada boutique has reopened, renovated, in the street of Parisian luxury, in fact, designedas a new stage for man and women collectionssigned by the Milan fashion house. Thanks to a very special building, an early nineteenth century palace, the architect Roberto Baciocchi has →
Luxury Apartment in Paris for Sale
Luxury apartment in Paris 16th arrondissement for sale This luxury apartment in Paris is located in the heart of 'the golden triangle' of the exclusive 16th arrondissement. The apartment, which is located on the third floor in a classic Parisian building, is completely refurbished to a very high standard while keeping the original features. With a total living area of 385m² and impressive →
Street Style 2011: Natalie Joos, Paris
How to a keep a vintage look fresh "Sometimes there’s nothing more striking than an outfit that could have time travelled straight out of another era. But there’s a challenge: keeping it fresh. If the pieces are all original vintage they can be too worn out; you can end up looking like you’ve just stepped haphazardly out of a Salvation Army →
On the Street…
1. Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 2. Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1. Rue Rivoli, Paris 2. 10th Ave., New York 1. Place de la Concorde, Paris 2. Via Morelli, Milan 1. Via Alserio, Milan 2. via Alserio, Milan 1. via Beltrami, Milan 2. Lincoln Center, New York 1. 10th Ave., New York 2. Hudson St., New York 1. London 2. London 1. Milan 2. Somerset House, London 1. London 2. Black and White Plaid, London 1. London 2. 5th Ave., New →
Jean Charles de Castelbajac Collection for KIPLING
Presentation of the Jean Charles de Castelbajac collection for KIPLING in Paris "I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Designer Jean Charles de C. about life & fashion and what an inspiring person he is, not to mention that we also got to visit the basement of his showroom where he keeps his archives and ALL his previous desings →
Paris Summer 2011
Simple things that make Paris a standout city in the summertime Ice cream cones drip in the sunlight. Children laugh with delight as they ride the carrousel in the Jardin des Tuileries. Women in breezy sundresses sit lazily at a café mid-afternoon. Friends share wine, cheese, and a baguette for a pique-nique in the park. Stars only begin to sparkle in →
Food News from Paris
La Compagnie de Bretagne A few blocks away from the Odeon the handsome new La Compagnie de Bretagne offers a variety of excellent galettes (made with buckwheat flour) and crepes are served in a chic white-and-black dining room. The smoked-mackerel-and-potato and langoustine-and-fennel galettes are delicious uptown comfort food, and the rhubarb compote crepe is a standout for dessert. La Compagnie de Bretagne, 9 →
One Week in Paris, Summer 2011
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Window Shopping: Louis Vuitton at Champs-Élysées, Paris – Summer 2011
Photos courtesy of Vilte S. Holstad LV window shopping at Champs-Élysées, Paris One of the shops that stands out the most is the beautiful Louis Vuitton building. Designed by Eric Carlson, an American architect, this store is known to be the most successful LV store in the world and by all means the largest. Today, their windows are merchandised with a carnival →
Paris: Hotel Particulier
Modern art meets antique charm in the stylish Hôtel Particulier in Paris High in its eyrie up the elegant stairs and twisting streets of Montmartre, the Hôtel Particulier perches like an eagle This secluded urban "grande maison" is surrounded by trees and little grotto-like terraces that are ideal for an aperitif before descending the steep stone steps into the understated hipness of →
Hotel Daniel – Luxury Hotel in Paris
Get a taste of XVIII century haven at Hotel Daniel in Paris Hôtel Daniel is situated in the heart of the Parisian Rive Droite, just steps from the Champs-Elysées and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. From Charles de Gualle airport, the drive is under 40 minutes. kiwicollection
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme – Palace Hotel in France
The French government has named Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme one of eight official palace hotels in France, a five-star classification of the highest distinction The ‘palace hotel’ moniker is one that many Parisian hotels have adopted over the years as a self-appointed and unofficial title. Last year, the government of France decided to make it an official category and spelt out specific criteria →
One of World’s Most Expensive Suites at Paris’ Hotel Le Bristol
Paris Hotel Le Bristol to Unveil One of World’s Most Expensive Suites Paris' luxurious Hotel Le Bristol was opened in 1925 on the famous rue de Faubourg Saint Honoré. This is one of favourite hotels of celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Natalia Vodianova. Now, the elegant property is getting ready to unveil a $33 million revamp →