Chanel Manifesto at the Galliera Palace
For its reopening after two years of work, the Palais Galliera celebrates Gabrielle Chanel. This eagerly awaited retrospective – the first in Paris dedicated to the designer – will bring together an exceptional selection of more than 350 pieces from around the world to present a style that has revolutionized fashion and women’s allure.
THE ADDRESS OF THE MONTH: CACHÉ RESTAURANT
At the end of the verdant impasse Villa Riberolle, which adjoins the Père-Lachaise, nestles an address, unusual for the uninitiated. A few steps lead to Caché, a restaurant-bar with a New York industrial-loft style with minimalist and intimate decoration. Flooded with light under its glass roof, the place was an old printing house converted by […]
Asphalte, the ideal men’s wardrobe on demand
When he launched Asphalte in 2016, William Hauvette wanted to solve a simple problem: how to sell reasonably priced clothing that costs a lot to produce?
A TOTALLY GAGA PODCAST
No one was expecting it! After an absence of four years, Lady Gaga, who released her sixth albumentitled “Chromatica” in May, is launching her summer podcast: “Gaga Radio.”
India in Paris: Trip to Little India
India, its colors, its smiles, its perfumes, its spices … Want to immerse yourself in Indian culture for a day? Follow us for a colorful stroll in the heart of Paris! Head for the Indian district, also called Little India or Little Jaffna. Located rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, between La Chapelle metro station and the Gare […]
Art of Connection at Paris Design Week
ART OF CONNECTION, Encountering African design at Paris Design Week.
Discovering the beauty secrets of Japanese women
In Japan, beauty is a truly ceremonial ritual with codified practices that Japanese women have continued to cultivate and enrich over the centuries. Who amongst us has never dreamed of knowing the secrets of their fresh, immaculate complexion?
Artist Portrait: Quentin Deronzier
Creating theatrical visuals from another world, French director Quentin Deronzier has developed over the years a unique taste for electric color palettes and surrealist concepts. Through his creations Quentin Deronzier explores distorting ideas, always on the borderline between the real and the impossible. Quentin has worked with countless artists, personalities and brands around the world. […]
Fast-casual food: for gourmets in a hurry
The concept of “ casual food” cuisine appeared in the USA in the 2000s, then has spread to France. Now the concept is experiencing a real boom. It can be summed up in three words: fast, healthy and casual food. Fast-casual food is replacing fast food, with healthy meals on the go that are environmentally […]
NETFLIX IN BLUE-WHITE-RED
What if the real cause of the French Revolution wasn’t the one you were taught? This is what you will discover by watching the new series produced by Netflix: The Revolution.
MY SIZE ID, custom fitting 2.0
You love online shopping but hate having to guess what size you have to buy based on the brands? Then the My Size ID application is for you!
Vegetable Gardens with a view: When the rooftops of Paris metamorphose into urban farms…
Picking strawberries or herbs for dinner while watching the dome of the Invalides? It’s a dream come true! For the past few years, the rooftops of the capital have been transformed into vegetable gardens. Agricultural areas are springing up on top of Haussmann-style buildings, creating a new rural horizon on the Paris skyline. Urban agriculture, […]
Angell Bike, “the smart e-bike” city changer
Imagined by Marc Simoncini (Meetic, Heroïn …) and Jules Trecco, designed by Oraï-to, manufactured by SEB in Côte-d’Or, Angell reinvents the concept of the electric bicycle. Thanks to its technology, this “smart bike” can be adapted to the personalized use of each rider.
Nancy Baker Cahill, When augmented reality takes artistic experience beyond the gallery walls
American artist, Nancy Baker Cahill creates conceptual works in augmented reality. Her latest project, “Liberty Bell”, was unveiled simultaneously in six historical sites in the United States and questions the inclusion and place of art in institutions. A truly immersive experience, the project is accessible to everybody from a smartphone, which highlights how technology is […]
Shells, algae, mushrooms…: the new materials of tomorrow’s design
At a time when environmental issues are at the heart of industrial and societal challenges, a new generation of designers is exploring new natural materials to evolve the properties of objects and their manufacturing processes. In their workshops, new materials created from organic or mineral elements are emerging as virtuous design pieces. These ecologically conscious […]
Chafik Gasmi, A designer between industry and poetry
His “Ying” armchair, which he designed with contemporary furniture designer Hugues Chevalier, is installed in the reception rooms of the Prime Minister in Matignon and has contributed to his fame in France and abroad. A multi-talented architect and industrial designer, Chafik Gasmi exercises his creativity in many fields; from furniture to retail design, from interior […]
The Villa Benkemoun : The solar harmony of the seventies
4 km away from the center of Arles there is a surprising white house with curves, ellipses and openings. Situated in a one hectare estate, this haven of peace, which for a long time remained private, has finally opened to the public since it has been restored. The Heritage Days will be an opportunity to […]