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Nicolas tells us how to distinguish champagne, its varieties and its singularities

Champagne has always fascinated with its diversity of flavors and styles. But how to distinguish between the different types of champagne and understand their uniqueness? Why this variety of dosages? How important are the color and bubbles of a champagne? How to interpret her nose and her coat? Thanks to this guide, brut, sweet, dry and semi-dry champagnes will no longer hold any secrets for you! The secrets of making champagne The creation of champagne is a complex artistic process which takes place in several stages. It all starts with making the base wine. A white wine generally quite acidic. Yeast and sugar are then added. The yeasts consume the sugars, which increases the alcohol content and forms the bubbles. Then follows a period of aging, which lasts at least 15 months for non-vintage champagnes and at least 36 months for vintage champagnes, as explained by Audrey Jacquart, oenologist at Nicolas. Then comes the time of aging. At this stage, the yeasts…

Soeur and Leandra Cohen unveil a new summer capsule collection

A year after a successful initial collaboration, Soeur and stylist Leandra Cohen are joining forces again to unveil a new collection not to be missed before summer arrives! And 2! Soeur, the fashion brand, and stylist Leandra Cohen once again combine their talents to present a summer capsule collection imbued with refinement. If the first collaboration had highlighted loose cuts inspired by men's wardrobe... This year, they come together around an urban vision of femininity. Indeed, this new collection will seduce you with its desirable touch, combining transparency, delicate materials and play of colors. Ideal for all summer occasions! Soeur x Leandra Cohen: 8 refined pieces to get you noticed this summer Leandra Cohen, author and stylist, has shaped a vision of resolutely contemporary feminine style over more than 10 years of experience. For her, clothing is above all a form of communication with other women. His latest project, the Café Leandra site, as well as…

Will the Olympic Games have a significant impact on Paris Fashion Week?

Preparing for the Olympic Games poses a series of challenges in Paris. Road closures, complicated logistics, increase in real estate and hotel prices, as well as a certain apprehension among Parisians. But this time, it is Paris Fashion Week which seems to be affected by this major sporting event. The Paris Olympic Games are shaping up to be a colossal event. It will attract nearly 15 million visitors, including 2 million foreign tourists. With the participation of 10 athletes from 500 different countries and engaged in 203 disciplines, as well as no less than 32 sporting events, the scale of these Games remains impressive! However, this scale raises concerns, particularly among local residents. They fear the consequences of this event. Indeed, some are already calling the Games a “nightmare” event. For the fashion industry, this situation presents particular challenges. The next seasons of Men's Fashion Week and Haute Couture are scheduled for June 329-18, coinciding with preparations for the Olympic Games which will begin on July 27, 25. The …

Diptyque x Café Verlet: a collection of gourmet candles

The manufacturer of scented candles, Diptyque, revisits its emblematic candles in a more gourmet version in collaboration with Café Verlet. Diptyque never ceases to dazzle us with its ever more creative candles! This time, the brand is teaming up with Café Verlet, a true Parisian institution since 1880. Nestled in a charming, timeless lounge, Verlet offers a selection of coffees, teas and delicacies from around the world. This unique collaboration offers a collection of gourmet candles and inaugurates a pop-up in the heart of Paris! Installed in a Diptyque boutique on Rue Duphot, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this ephemeral space invites you to discover in depth the details of the Diptyque x Café Verlet alliance. You can also taste the best coffees in Verlet. Pop Up Diptyque x Café Verlet – April 19, 2024 to June 24, 2024. Diptyque x Café Verlet: 4 gourmet candles in limited edition Discover “Les Délicieuses”, the collection of limited edition candles born from this collaboration. Inspired by the emblematic flavors of this Parisian café…

Paloma Elsesser x Ganni: an inclusive collab to shop now

Paloma Elsesser, recently crowned Model of the Year at the 2023 Fashion Awards, launches an all-inclusive collaboration with Ganni to mark the start of the summer season. Partnerships between brands and personalities never cease to surprise! After American rapper Tyler the Creator with Louis Vuitton and guitarist John Mayer with Audemars Piguet, here is the latest collaboration: Paloma Elsesser and the Danish ready-to-wear brand, Ganni. As one of the few plus-size models to come into the spotlight in recent years, Paloma Elsesser is also known for her unwavering commitment. On social media and beyond, she openly denounces the lack of inclusiveness in the luxury industry. According to Ditte Reffstrup, creative director at Ganni, Paloma Elsesser's unmistakable style and influence make her an inspiration to the fashion industry as well as women around the world. Assets that deserve exceptional collaboration! See this post on Instagram A post shared by GANNI (@ganni) Paloma Elsesser x Ganni: a…

Berluti dresses French athletes for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

Nearly 100 days before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Berluti unveils the official outfit of French athletes for the opening ceremony. The most anticipated sporting event of the year is fast approaching! While the Olympic Flame for the 2024 Olympic Games has just been lit in Olympia in Greece, LVMH and Berluti, a French House founded in Paris in 1895, are finally revealing the outfits for the Opening Ceremonies for the French Olympic and Paralympic Team. Only a month ago, Louis Vuitton unveiled the boxes for the Olympic medals and torches. Paris 2024 also presented the official posters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Then, Stéphane Ashpool, founder of the Pigalle label, revealed the outfits that each athlete will wear in their respective discipline. This historic event promises to mark the entry of the French Team into the Games! Berluti does it big for the Olympic Games Berluti's artisans have one goal. Highlight French know-how as well as French athletes while the whole world will have…

Hawkers and Pierre Gasly unveil Vertigo: a fusion of style and performance

This spring 2024 marks the launch of the fourth collaboration between Hawkers and French Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly. Called Vertigo, this new collection of glasses embodies the perfect alliance between urban elegance and sporting audacity. A collection inspired by Formula 1 Vertigo, the ultra-trendy eyewear collection that plunges into the thrilling world of Formula 1, presents three unique models. Each reflects both current fashion trends and the intrepid spirit of Pierre Gasly. With Vertigo, the French driver, freshly engaged in his second season with the French team Alpine, pays tribute to those who, like him, embrace challenges without hesitation. Since its debut in 2020, the collaboration between Hawkers and Pierre Gasly has captured the attention of fashion and motorsport enthusiasts. The pilot also shared his enthusiasm. “For me, fashion is a way to break away from the pressure I have in Formula 1, and to explore new territories. » Exclusive Vertigo models The Vertigo collection is made up of three models…