Month: April 2018

Saint-Germain-des-Près swings at Deux Magots

In the mythical room of Saint Germain des Près where Simone de Beauvoir sat down to write, musicians make the air vibrate with the joyful or plaintive sounds of their double basses, saxophones, guitars... Here is the program of the jazz meetings that take place every Thursday evening from 19:30 p.m. at Deux Magots. Time for a drink or dinner, let the tempo carry you away… Lionel Boccara, a confirmed jazzman with a recognized and international musical career, is responsible for scheduling this meeting at Les Deux Magots. On Thursday evenings, he invites you to indulge in the pleasures of jazz: “I like to play but also make the family of musicians play. I want them to be respected and the music alive! ". A successful bet for this artist who, since February, has been able to bring together the capital's most fervent music lovers around a precious moment that draws its sources from a festive and playful Paris, in a crossroads city for musicians, a place buzzing with thousand sounds that are found in the music. …

Meeting with a pre-Columbian art enthusiast

Rue Jacob, facing the prettiest square in Paris where the Delacroix Museum is teamed up with the Maison du Chou, the Galerie Furstenberg shines with its uniqueness and originality on the Parisian art market. Prized by specialists, initiates and enthusiasts of pre-Columbian art, it deciphers forgotten worlds that have much to teach us about modernity. Meeting with Jean Christophe ARGILLET, the guardian angel of these exceptional pieces. What is the history of the gallery? It was my parents who opened it in 1971, with an exhibition on Dali and surrealism. This DNA persisted for a long time, then I saw a wonderful exhibition in 1997, in Geneva, on Mexico. It overwhelmed me and opened up a new field of reflection, which took shape in the gallery. Pre-Columbian art; a passion ? A passion, a fascination. A mystery still surrounds these civilizations of which little is known. The first archaeological discovery concerning the pre-Columbians took place very late, in the XNUMXth century: it paved the way for …

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Fashion obsession: the masculine and made in France look of Costume Manufacture

At a time when men's fashion is as demanding as its female namesake, Costume Manufacture offers its urban, modern and active vision of a moving virility, well in its sneakers and well in its shirts. Ξ The identity Formerly Stanbridge, Costume Manufacture is the logical evolution of the brand, which goes from a British DNA to an assumed and resolutely trendy French Touch. Costume Manufacture is a lively and active state of mind, a free and urban lifestyle, it is a return to a very home-made French craftsmanship. ◊ The Current style. The man who wears the Manufacture Costume takes care of the cut and his silhouette; but he does not allow himself to be locked in any straitjacket. As stylish by day as by night, it can slide from the office to the aperitif in the same outfit. Separable, the Manufacture Costume fits perfectly with a pair of jeans and sneakers, for a casual look. → Practical information: 13 Rue de Sévigné, Cour Intérieurs, 75004 Paris - 01 57 40 85 60   

Lutétia: the address for aesthetic medicine to prepare for summer

Lutétia is the address that beautiful Parisians (and beautiful Parisians) keep preciously or entrust to initiates to take care of their skin and their silhouette. A luxury setting in the heart of the Golden Triangle, where discretion, thoughtfulness and excellence are the key words of a brand welcome. Discovery. ⊕ What is it? An aesthetic clinic that focuses on the contemporary issues of city dwellers. Fighting against skin aging, invasive or unhealthy hair growth, misplaced dimpling, hair loss ... it is now possible thanks to this house which offers an ultra-complete offer (hyaluronic acid injections, botox, peels, cryolipolysis, laser hair removal, facial mesotherapy, skinbooster, hair loss treatments, LED). ♥ Our favorite An accomplished range of treatments is aimed at men. It was time for a quality house to take into account the growing demand from these gentlemen and a masculine gender concerned with his appearance, his well-being and his comfort! → Their news: Lutétia opens a ...

Where to eat good and organic?

Let's go on a taste discovery of the tenth and eleventh arrondissements. These young districts, in perpetual reinvention, establish new codes of consumption and tasting where pleasure is king. ◊ East Mama Table Acclaimed by the trendiest hordes of the capital, East Mama is one of the “popolar trattorias” of the Big Mama food empire. The recipe for their success? Convivial tables, a decoration studied without being stuffy, a warm atmosphere and the omnipresence of local products. At East Mama, the whole team is Italian; she welcomes the gourmand with loud voices and good humor galore. We eat succulent pizzas, pastas with truffles, a terrible Tigramisu … Good evening guaranteed. Watch out for the (very likely) tail though. ⇒ 133, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine 75011 Paris – Tel. : 0 1 43 41 32 15 ◊ Café Pinson A victim of its own success, the famous Café Pinson, originally located in the Marais, has had to open a new address in the dynamic surroundings…

Urban trend: Hedgren, chic in DNA

Parisians and Parisians have a taste for accessories in common. When you touch the bag, this taste borders on obsession ... Eager to find THE brand that combines style with practicality, we discovered Hedgren. ◊ Urban cool, casually chic, the Hedgren style is instantly recognizable For her, the bag is the banner of active, uninhibited and resolutely contemporary femininity. The (primary) colors are fresh. They call for an energy to which the elegant cuts and straps correspond. For him, the bag is practical, sporty and dandy at the same time. Whether for work, leisure or travel, models with clean lines and efficient storage are available. The quality materials are resistant and refined for a finish that seduces the eye. The Hedgren bag is graphic, modern, anchored in a present where time is running out but beauty does not happen. ♥ Our favorite For her, we fall for this light handbag in fresh and spring colors. Perfect for a look of ...

This spring, we take care of the accessory: visit Benjamin Opticien

With the return of fine weather returns the sun and its correlate: glasses. To be sure not to make a mistake and to find the perfect fit, head to Benjamin Opticien, who, in the heart of the 16th arrondissement and its inimitable chic, has one of the finest selection of items in Paris. Ξ DNA A team of enthusiasts, proven know-how and expertise to match a demanding clientele, here are the key elements that define Benjamin Opticien, where we receive sound advice, both on vision, comfort and aesthetics (NB: practical, you can do an eye exam and order contact lenses). ◊ The chic of Benjamin Opticien Its ranges of sunglasses and prescription glasses ... Lovers of accessories are likely to swoon over a selection that has taken care to highlight the largest, the most sophisticated, but also the most eclectic. Mykita, Matsuda, Dior, Celine, Fendi, Lunor, Götti, Lesca, Fred, Gold & Wood, Thom Browne, etc. A …