They are creators, chefs, architects or even perfumers and have in common a notoriety that continues to grow... Focus on those who we will see everywhere and who will make luxury this year.
Philippe Starck
No need to introduce the most famous architect in the world, with a CV as long as his arm. Last year, Philippe Starck imagined – and inaugurated – two Parisian hotels with breathtaking design: the Brach (16e) and the 9Confidential, in the heart of the Marais (4e). The proof that the star designer has not aged a bit and is still and always on all fronts.
Christophe Michalak
In the family of great French pastry chefs, we have on one side Pierre Hermé, the king of macaroons and on the other, Christophe Michalak and rock'n'roll creations. THE World Pastry Champion 2005 has lost none of its luster and has very recently chosen to remove its plastic packaging in an ecological approach. A great gesture for the planet! At the head of several shops, theformer pastry chef at the Plaza Athénée offers Klassik, large or small format cakes (Ali Baba, Oriental pistachio tart, cappuccino, Paris-Brest hazelnut praline, etc.), Kosmiks (verrines that can easily be eaten in the street), but also cakes with highly addictive flavors (hazelnut gianduja, pistachio and almond caramel) and individual nuns, Miss K. Des sublime pastries which we are not ready to get tired of...
Olivier Polge
Succeeding his father in 2013, Olivier Polge and the new nose from the famous house with a double C. He thus signed the latest olfactory successes of the House : Gabrielle, the latest feminine juice and then three new waters, a real sensory journey that takes us in turn to Deauville, Biarritz and Venice, places dear to the heart of the designer. The particularity of his position? He is appointed for life. For once, we haven't finished discovering his creations anytime soon...
Olivier Rousteing
We no longer present the little prodigy of fashion. Appointed artistic director of Balmain At only 25 years old, Olivier Rousteing will have managed the feat of tripling the turnover of the house in just a few years. His glamorous and sexy style and his creations at the same time rock and feminine continue to make followers within the fashionsphere and we remember precisely its collaboration with the giant H&M (2015) which had caused riots.
Francis Kurkdjian
In the world of perfume, Francis Kurkdjian holds a sizeable place. At the age of only 15, he decided to become a perfumer and cut his teeth at Jean-Paul Gaultier. In the shadows, he will then sign famous creations as Le Male, Flowers of Male, Madame by Jean-Paul Gaultier, Rose Barbare by Guerlain, MyBurberry, Kenzo World, Dior White Cologne and so many others… Over time, the French-Armenian perfumer has developed well and offers in its stores both juices, colognes and also hand and body creams, shower gels, candles for the home and even scented laundry. Today, its reputation is second to none, since it has a dozen shops and points of sale on absolutely all continents.
Anne Sophie Pic
Coming from a family of great cooks in the Valencia region, Anne Sophie Pic is a child of the ball. That self-educated can however boast of being the only French chef, three Michelin stars. Since this consecration in 2007, it has had a string of successes and now has no less than four restaurants under its leadership (Paris, London, Valencia, Lausanne) but also a 5-star hotel, grocery stores and the Scook cooking school. Next project? The opening of a new restaurant 'Dame de Pic' in Singapore for the Spring 2019.
Jean Imbert
He's come a long way since Top chef ! After having chained the entertainment programs, the big winner of the 2012 edition opened several establishments. His first, Mahogany (16e) is highly regarded, not to mention its mini restaurant chain'John's Bowls' and more recently BB., his latest baby, nestled in the same mansion as the super trendy gym, Blanche. Not intending to stop on such a good path, the chef has even tackled the international market. Associated with singer Pharrell Williams, he opened a restaurant in Miami, “ Swan », and is about to open a second one in New York… Nothing can stop her!
