Sheltersuit: “People Helping People”
Vertiginous heels, mini-skirts much too tight, belts that cut off breathing; the idea that a piece of clothing can save a life has never crossed our minds. However, it finally popped into Bas Timmer’s head eight years ago when he learned that the homeless father of one of his friends had frozen to death. While […]
AESOP: SENSORY PLEASURES
Aésop was founded to create a complete range of skin, hair, and body-care products based on laboratory-developed botanical ingredients with proven effectiveness. An Australian brand born in 1987, the company has built its reputation on the manufacturing excellence of its products and the pleasure they bring to their users. Present throughout the world, Aésop seduces […]
Perfume trends: in the wake of the 70s & 80s
The rise of the middle class and the liberation of morals redrew the olfactory landscape of the 1970s. By the end of the sixties, a wind of freshness was blowing through perfumery, embracing the desire for women’s emancipation. The launch of Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium at the end of the decade marked a turning point […]
Loewe and Miyazaki: Animated capsule
The collection was released on the Loewe website on January 7 in honor of the late director Hayao Miyazaki. Their collaboration is inspired by his film Spirited Away (Chihiro’s Journey). Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s creative director, describes the collection as “an ode to loyalty as well as friendship.” The designer features the main characters of the […]
Forte volley, between onirism and poetry…
The Italian label has been established in the heart of the 6th arrondissement of Paris for several years. The project, led by Robert Vattilana and Giada Forte, has blossomed like a flower, between femininity and softness. In terms of materials, brass and rose quartz predominate in the middle of a space tinted with white and […]
Pierre Corthay: A boutique-workshop with creative contrasts
The Pierre Corthay boutique-workshop located near the Place de la Madeleine was designed by NeM (Niney et Marca architectes agency). The designer aspires to “make shoes that are more desirable…” and needed a place that could reflect his handcrafted and custom-made creations. He wanted to combine traditional and contemporary. The store’s woodwork has remained intact […]
Shang Xia, a store that looks like a bird’s nest…
Japanese architect and writer Kengo Kuma, who has been awarded the distinction of Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France, has designed the boutique for the Chinese brand Shang Xia. The Hermès subsidiary, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, designs luxury clothing, furniture, and other decorative objects featuring elegant and refined […]
Six Paris museums celebrate the 60th anniversary of Yves Saint Laurent
Sixty years ago, Yves Saint Laurent unveiled his first haute-couture collection under his own name. Only 26 years old at the time, he quickly established himself as one of the most creative couturiers of his time. To celebrate this French fashion house, the Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent Foundation has created the event “Yves […]
