As one of the few completely independent Champagne houses, the Bruno Paillard House uses rigorous working methods that have made and still make its reputation. Despite a limited production volume, the House follows in the tradition of the great Champagne families, whose quality and exclusivity have made their legacy. Alice Paillard, co-owner and director of...
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INTERVIEW: Franck Sorbier takes us into the world of acrobats for Winter 22-23
Franck Sorbier is the only fashion designer to hold the distinction of Master of Art. If he is the only designer to have obtained two honours, it is not by chance. In addition to over 30 years of expertise in the world of fashion and design, Monsieur Sorbier sees his collections as a platform for...
INTERVIEW : The Beauty of Stones by Maison Avani
Avani, a family jewellery company, was founded on a simple concept: to offer exceptional sapphires at fair prices, far from the traditional codes of luxury jewellery. By ethically and ecologically selecting raw stones of exceptional quality, directly from the land of origin of Ceylon sapphires – in Sri Lanka – Avani’s objective is to offer...
INTERVIEW: Severine Schlumberger Talks About the Unmissable Wines of Alsace
Although the beautiful region of Alsace is known for its white wines – as varied as they are exquisite – it is the smallest wine region in France. In addition to having preserved a certain tradition in terms of production, it offers products of great quality, which over the years have improved, to the great...
SPECIAL SUV: Our Selection Of Top Models
After our feature on luxury SUVs, let’s move on to the top-of-the-range SUVs, which are obviously more affordable, but which do not lack quality, quite the contrary. Technological, practical, sometimes even sporty, but above all comfortable, these models are very popular with customers. Here is our selection of the most interesting premium SUVs. BMW X3...
Maison Kayser : Natural Ice Creams and Sorbets to refresh you all summer long
A true Parisian institution, Maison Kayser began its history 25 years ago, at 8 rue Monge, in the heart of the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Son and grandson of a baker, Éric Kayser decided to take up the family torch and the heritage of the French baking tradition – working with sourdough bread adapted to...
INTERVIEW : Jisbar, pop-street artist, Tells us about his career
First artist to reinterpret the most iconic works of classical art – from Frida Kahlo to Mona Lisa by way of Klimt – Jisbar is an artist with many/multiple influences, at the crossroads of Pop Art and classical art. A new and clear identity, colorful and committed. Exhibited all around the world, his works are...
INTERVIEW : Hennessy And Six New Cocktails, Meeting With Julien Pepin Lehalleur
While we like to think of tasting an exceptional cognac around a beautiful fireplace, we still don’t think of it – in France – as being combined with other beverages to enjoy it in cocktails. However, since its creation, cognac has not been drunk neat. The most emblematic of Cognac houses – Hennessy – is...
INTERVIEW : Charlie Metcalfe The Balvenie Whisky House World Ambassador Presents The French Oak 16 Year Old
At the beggining of June, The Balvenie house launched its new standard, The French Oak 16 Year Old. Its distinctive characteristic, : a unique process – finishing in French oak barrels that have previously contained wine from the French vineyards of the Charentes. In order to raise its profile internationally, the House has chosen Charlie...
INTERVIEW NFT : Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel is talking to us about Arianee
While the NFT are nowadays everywhere, the number of projects that are flourishing in the world of luxury : Gucci, Hublot, Dom Pérignon … What is the real contribution of this new concept which now seems to be inseparable from our luxury icons? Icon-Icon went to meet Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, CEO and co-founder of Arianee, the...