Month: October 2015

The Salon de la Photo arrives at Porte de Versailles

From November 5 to 9, 2015, the 9th edition of the Salon de la Photo is the unmissable event for all photography lovers. It is at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles that you will be able to attend the next edition of the Salon de la Photo, from November 5 to 9, 2015. This flagship event for novelties and innovations in the photography market reflects the passion of both amateurs and professionals from all over the world. Around major global brands, from shooting to retouching, from printing to image sharing, the Salon de la Photo offers unique exhibitions, conferences, workshops and debates, meetings with the most great photographers, as well as a sales village and a bookstore. For this 2015 edition, the Salon de la photo will also pay tribute to Gianni Berengo Gardin and Elliott Erwitt through the exhibition “A silver friendship”, by crossing the works of the two masters of black and white. As for the prices, the traditional ones will be awarded ...

Bonastre, leather goods for demanding men!

With its line of leather accessories for men, the Bonastre house combines style and quality, while respecting traditional manufacturing techniques. Spanish by birth but Parisian at heart, Fernando Bonastre de Celis has developed a line of leather accessories to accompany the everyday life of the most elegant men. Each creation is an object that lasts over time, which even takes on character with use ... The leathers chosen are of extraordinary quality, as is the workmanship: we appreciate the hand-made in a Spanish workshop which perpetuates knowledge. - make traditional. In addition, Bonastre is in keeping with the times by using skins tanned with plants, with techniques that respect the environment. Hence the name of vegetable leather that we find on the bags, pouches and other portfolios of the brand. Recently, Bonastre has offered models specially designed for women, who also appreciate this excellent leather goods, each model of which offers a minimalist style with timeless charm. ♡ Paris Select's favorite: the rue de Saintonge boutique offers…

Alex Prager, the genius of the American artist exhibited at the Galeries Lafayette art gallery

From October 20, 2015 to January 23, 2016, the Galerie des Galeries invites the American artist Alex Prager, also a photographer and director. At just 36 years old, Alex Prager is considered one of the most promising artists of his generation. Exhibited around the world, his works are also in the collections of several major museums including MoMA and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. From October 20, 2015 to January 23, 2016, it is at the Galeries Lafayette, in the famous Galerie des Galeries, that the artist will give his first personal exhibition in France. On the program: recent works, including his latest film. The city of Los Angeles, where she was born, is for her an inexhaustible source of inspiration, both in the subjects that the artist addresses (fantasy, wandering and perdition) and in the way in which she takes hold. of the film industry to make his films and his photographs. Nourished by the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock or Luis Buñuel, as well as by the works of photographers such as William Eggleston and Enrique ...

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La Roche-Posay, the brand for sensitive women

Expert in sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay offers a wide range of make-up products that are as natural as they are stylish. Beautystas with fragile skin know it well: it is not always easy to follow the most beautiful make up trends of the moment. This is why La Roche-Posay provides an ideal solution with its dermo-cosmetic range without potentially allergenic substances such as preservatives. For sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, La Roche-Posay has created Respectissime, a high tolerance extension mascara that fills and lengthens lashes to the extreme. To remove it, we opt for Toleriane, a make-up remover formulated in sterile, ultra-gentle and effective monodose. Sensitive skin sees life in pink with Toleriane Teint, a blush that gives a natural healthy glow, and Toleriane Teint, a "sun powder" that offers the famous "tanned skin" effect that we love so much. As for lipsticks, we fall for Novalip duo, which comes in 15 shades ranging from nude beige to pure red. Finally, we apply Silicium, a varnish ...

The Top 5 cooking schools

Paris can boast of welcoming some of the best chefs in the world! No wonder the capital is also one of the best places to learn the secrets of the culinary art ... Paris Select reveals its 5 favorite addresses, to become a real cordon bleu. Michalak MasterClass The famous pastry chef provides explanations, advice, tips and tricks to make his best desserts in a friendly atmosphere. On the program, thematic masterclasses around macaroons, gluten-free cakes, light desserts without forgetting Christophe Michalak's “best of” such as the famous caramel nun. 60, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière 75010 - Paris 01 42 46 10 45 www.christophemichalak.com École Lenôtre Verrines, makis, pear charlotte or black forest ... Learn all the best recipes from Lenôtre chefs during a thematic workshop. at school. Between cooking, pastry making, oenology, the program is intended to be complete and very varied, to allow gourmets to become real cordon bleu. 10, Avenue des Champs-Élysées 75008 - Paris 01 42 65 85 10 www.lenotre.com Cooking school…

Kirane's Indian Restaurant: Learn about the spicy flavors of Punjab

Lovers of Indian gastronomy meet at the Kirane's restaurant, which pays homage to the traditions of Punjab, the region where chef Kirane Gupta is from. Notice to Indian food lovers! There is an essential address in Paris, both friendly and family-friendly, highlighting the route to India through recipes with subtle and refined flavors. At the head of this establishment, Kirane Gupta, the "mistresses of spices" who offers dishes inherited from her mother and grandmother, as well as original creations. For this, she uses fresh products and top quality spices, while imagining original seasonings of herbs, herbs and spices which she keeps secret... On the menu, curries rub shoulders with Tandoori specialities, famous Chicken Tikka, the different kinds of donuts, as well as many mixed salads and dishes highlighting lamb, chicken, fish and seafood. We do not hesitate to complete these dishes with a bread Indian, the traditional Nan, and by …

The top 5 cashmere shops in Paris

As the temperatures start to drop, what could be nicer than putting on a cashmere sweater and enjoying its famous “caress” touch? Paris Select has unearthed for you 5 addresses where you can find the ideal cashmere to spend the winter gently! Crimson Cashmere In the heart of the golden triangle, Crimson Cashmere has been offering sweaters and other luxury cashmere clothing to the most trendy Parisians for more than 25 years. As evidenced by one of their latest creation: the poncho, which is none other than the it-accessory for this winter! Point of Sale: Crimson Cashmere, 8 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris 01 47 20 44 24 Espace Cachemire Since 1970, Espace Cachemire has offered numerous references of 100% cashmere models for women, men and babies. We particularly appreciate the sweaters and cardigans made in Scotland as well as the creations of the luxury brand Glenmac. Point of Sale: Espace Cachemire, 101 rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris www.cachemire.com 01 42 36 68 53 Silk & Cashmere ♡ The coup…