An opaline strand of hair peeking out from underneath a Stephen Jones hat, sweet pink powdered cheeks, heart-shaped lips drawn on in vivid lipstick: was Anna Piaggi a human being or a china doll straight out of a Tim Burton movie? Born in 1931, the Milan native always wanted to become a fashion journalist- a profession...
Created in 1843 by Johann Joseph Krug, who first instilled this champagne with its dynamic, Krug quickly imposed itself as a leader in its field. Its participation in the 1900 Universal Exposition allowed it to position itself among the greatest Champagne manufacturers, not least of all because it won first prize. Sold to Rémy Martin...
September 1990. Paris and New York still carried the faint scent of a decade of excess when this floral perfume, with accents of rose and violet, came into full bloom: Trésor by Lancôme. Sophia Grojsman created this perfume so it would “give the urge to subdue”. She imagined a perfume centered around rose otto, symbol...
London’s Somerset House is celebrating the immense talent of designer Valentino through a unique exhibit: “Valentino: Master of Couture”. The perfect occasion to admire more than 130 of the designer’s creations, as well as a fascinating retrospective on one of the incontestable ambassadors of elegance. While walking through a gallery of all of the design...
At the end of the avenue Saint-Germain, number 34, right by the restaurant Tour d’Argent, you can find the mythic Dyptique store. In 1960, it wasn’t the hotbed of luxury reserved for insiders that we know it as today; its three founders, architect Christiane Gautrot, painter Desmond Knox-Leet, and administrator/ stage designer Yves Coueslant originally...
A mythic silhouette, iconic frills. The 24 hours bag by Gérard Darel has been THE Parisian bag par excellence since 2003. To celebrate its 10th birthday, the brand is honoring its emblematic accessory by releasing two new styles with brand new colors and details. Able to be taken anywhere and available in multiple colors, the 24 hours sports a simple...
Certain pieces alone tell the inspiration of a favorite. It was a shoe with lemon and red colored fur that stung a heel 105MM, anchored in the hollow of the feet. The shoe is skinny as it appears: cozy, warm, and incredibly stylized. Upon contact, a woman becomes cuddly. To believe the oracles, designer Phoebe...
Guerlain’s incontestable best seller, this bronzing powder aims to reproduce the effect of sun on the skin in the most natural way possible, immediately giving the face a healthy glow. Beyond its irresistible formula, Terracotta powder also smells like warm sand, while tiare flower brings us towards sunny elsewheres. Guerlain’s idea is a simple one:...
A simple pannier made of braided leather. A sober and measured silhouette making for a lyrical and prestigious breakaway. This is the concept of elegance according to Tomas Maeir, creative director for Bottega Veneta since 2001. “It’s invisible, impalpable, difficult to define”, he explains. “It is or it isn’t. It’s like charm”. Inspired by artist...
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