It is on the 27th of March 1858 that the French sailor shirt (marinière) appeared, known for a while under the name of sailor suit. Before becoming the prestigious Frenchman’s T-shirt, the striped jersey was the official uniform for French sailors, to live aboard. Responding to precise criteria – 21 white stripes of 20 millimeters width...
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of its Arceau watch, Hermès is offering us a veritable moonlit poem. The rules of its famed timepiece, created by Henri d’Origny, are being delicately and wisely reinvested. Dreamlike and feminine, the new Arceau Petite Lune is smaller and more complicated all at the same time. With a diameter of 38 mm, it shows...
Marion Cotillard is tugging so hard on our heartstrings in the latest Lady Dior campaign that we’re practically dying with desire! Through the lens of Jean-Baptiste Mondino, the quintessential essence of Dior emerges with ardor, grace, and sensuousness. Dressed in a black asymmetrical corolla skirt and a certain allegorical elegance, the actress strikes a pose...
This perfume, created in 1925 by Jacques Guerlain, is the product of pure chance. Indeed, it is said that this legend was born by adding a dose of vanilla to a bottle of his famous perfume Jicky. A perfume inspired by a love story, that of Shah Jahan, emperor of the Orient, who imagined a...
Listen up nostalgic folk! The famed trainers brand Converse has opened a pop-up shop in Paris until April 21st. 160 m2 dedicated to the most timeless of athletic shoes that will exhibit both mythical and exclusive styles as well as giving Converse addicts the chance to customize their precious kicks. Converse is first and foremost...
“Je m’appelle Candy”. Next to her, two men try to steal the spotlight. The mischief in the air is as electrifying as the scent that is riling these two gents up: Candy l’Eau, the new Prada perfume. Miuccia Prada has called on three talents from the cinema world: Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, for the...
As much a technological pioneer as an aesthetic one at the time of its release in 1955, the Omega Ladymatic is making a comeback in 2013 with a revamped collection. This legendary model also takes advantage of the quality and technological innovations of Swiss watchmaking. A veritable symbol of feminine modernity in all its elegance,...
5: a fabulous, universal number for a “female perfume with a female odor”, ordered from Ernest Beaux by Gabrielle Chanel in 1921. This fragrance would almost instantly become iconic, with a unique and timeless shadow over all in its wake. “I am launching my collection on May 5th, the fifth month of the year, let’s...
After being dethroned in the 90s, the high top sneaker is now back in full force. Animal motifs, colors, and monograms are featured for these high top sneakers. They are available in a variety of patent leathers, suedes, or furs. Fascination and originality are the only criteria for creating these trainers intended exclusively for their...
In 1913, Gabrielle Chanel opened her first haute couture boutique in Deauville, making it THE resort town. She presented her comfortable jersey fabric clothing, but also her hats, with an extremely elegant and modern simplicity. 100 years later, Karl Lagerfeld, current creative director for the brand, is taking advantage of the launch of his latest...
