Month: September 2019

4 new favorite hotels for the start of the school year

In perpetual evolution, the Parisian hotel industry continues to inaugurate new places, always more sumptuous and original. Whether near Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Marais or the Champs-Elysées, a quick overview of the new hotels to discover in Paris. Hotel Parister It is between Les Folies Bergères and the Opéra Garnier that we discover the very trendy Hotel Parister. If the 45 rooms of this 5-star hotel have ceiling moldings, beautiful light and a mix of elegant colors, the suites are exceptional, a true ode to beautiful materials. Some even have a terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris, offering visitors a breathtaking view of the city. Here, we especially like the restaurant (which also serves as a cocktail bar!) Les Passerelles, a perfect spot for all circumstances, whether for an early breakfast, an intimate lunch or to sip their delicious signature cocktails. In fine weather, sitting on the terrace - which overlooks a green patio - is a real treat. With its pretty velvet sofas, rattan chairs and other furniture ...

Alexandro Fratelli, the new fashion obsession of Parisians

Founded in 2015 by an Italian fashion fan, Alexandro Fratelli is the new chic high-end ready-to-wear brand everyone is talking about. The Alexandro Fratelli brand was created 4 years ago. The spark is ignited when the founder walks to a fashion show, dressed in an outfit he had made himself. Very noticed, she received a large number of compliments from the guests, including a celebrity couple who fell in love at first sight and decided to place her first order: a tuxedo and a dress. Two pieces that he will fine-tune by hand, adding his atypical and personal touch. Faced with a growing demand, the young designer surrounds himself with a team with a young, fraternal spirit and in order to 'cement' the relationship between them, he chooses safety pins, a symbol of solidarity, as his signature. Italian fashion from an early age, the founder went several times a year to Italy, in order to unearth the latest creations of designers, his friends had him ...

“Tous au Restaurant” returns for the 10th edition!

All at the Restaurant, it's the good annual gastro plan, not to be missed. This year, the 10th edition will take place from Monday September 30 to Sunday October 13, 2019. Launched by Alain Ducasse in 2009, Tous au Restaurant is an operation during which “Your guest is our guest”. In other words, for 2 weeks, you will be able to taste the cuisine of the best starred restaurants, contemporary bistros or even gourmet brasseries, at a reduced price since for this period, the chefs are composing a special formula and for a purchased menu, the second (identical) is free! From year to year, the number of participating restaurants continues to increase (1750 throughout France in 2018!) and good news for Parisians, this time again, the capital has a slew of beautiful participating restaurants. Among our favorites, the restaurants of the Barrière group – Fouquet's Paris and Enghien-Les-Bains – Le Club, L'Agapé, La Dame de Pic, Marsan, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Spoon and Rech by chef Ducasse, Flora Danica, Mavrommatis, Fanfan , Pur', L'Abeille, Champeaux, Villa Borghese, La Cave by Pierre...

10 pieces found at EKYOG to have style 

The eco-responsible brand EKYOG knows how to perfectly combine femininity, simplicity and modernity, offering collections that are always respectful of women. To breathe new life into your dressing room, we have prepared a small selection of 10 designer pieces, which you should not miss! A vaporous blouse to give some pep Our favorite for the Aymal Garane blouse. Easy to combine, it is suitable for all body types. Most ? We love its bright red color which gives a healthy glow and enhances the complexion! Aymal Garane blouse, €119 A black shirt for the office As timeless as its big sister – the little dress – the black shirt holds an important place in a woman's wardrobe. Sober and elegant, this Aymane model has it all, and you can wear it in the office as well as with shorts or a metallic skirt for going out. Black Aymane shirt, €129 An elegant belted dress for a date Fitted and cut to perfection, the Armel Garnet dress will undoubtedly give you the look of a femme fatale! We …

10 pastry chefs to trust for crazy birthday cakes

Whether they are more fond of savory or lovers of sweets, Paris is a paradise for gourmets. The City of Light is full of addresses where virtuosos of sweets evolve and it's a fact, you can't find such delicacies anywhere else in the world. To celebrate a birthday or just to please your loved ones during a family dinner, here are our favorite addresses to get your dose of sweetness. Claire Damon In her two pretty boutiques (St-Germain-des-Prés and Montparnasse) “Cakes and bread“, Claire Damon offers a range of 10 cakes that change regularly, depending on the season. Very refined, his sublime creations are no less delicious. Our favorites for a birthday: shahzadeh, pink grapefruit or strawberry and orange blossom tart. Cakes and bread, 89 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris. Yann Couvreur Trained in restaurants and luxury hotels, Yann Couvreur opened his first pastry shop in 2016, avenue Parmentier in the 10th arrondissement. The following year, he opened a second, this time in the Marais. Let's go …

Meeting with the genius illustrator, Marc-Antoine Coulon

For Marc-Antoine Coulon, becoming an illustrator was a childhood dream. Recognizable by his glamorous style and his precise line, he knows better than anyone how to capture a look, an attitude, to sublimate it and put it down on paper. With brush strokes, he skilfully alternates black lines – thick or shaded – and a mixture of colors, revealing the fragility that emanates from each personality, especially in the eyes… Shockingly accurate, his magnificent watercolors instantly plunge us into his world. Through his sketches, this brush virtuoso reveals his very elegant perception of the world of fashion, perfectly reflecting the spirit, style and chic of Parisiennes. Following in the footsteps of his idol René Gruau, Marc-Antoine Coulon is restoring fashion illustration to its former glory, with a pure line, sophisticated tones and an obvious breath of modernity as his signature. Today, in partnership with the luxury ink and stationery brand Jacques Herbin, he is launching his nude color, which he has always used as a base for his faces... Meet this genius artist who tells us about this latest collaboration . How did your passion start...

The top accessories for your next weddings

Did you think the wedding season was over? It was without counting the lovers of winter, who decided to do nothing like the others ... To sublimate you, here is a small anthology of addresses, handpicked. Valérie Valentine To stand out on D-Day, opt for a beautiful Valérie Valentine creation that will sublimate your outfit ... Headband, headband, clip, comb, barrette, elastic or even fascinator hat, all the pieces are available in several sizes, from very discreet to the most conspicuous. Adorned with Swarovski crystals, these accessories entirely made of noble materials (such as leather) are meticulously handcrafted in their Parisian workshop in the 11th arrondissement… Objects of desire compatible with all everyday hairstyles! Valérie Valentine, 2 rue du Pas de la Mule 75003 Paris. Open Monday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 19:30 p.m. and Sunday from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. 01 44 61 41 02 Tony Ward Italian-Lebanese designer, Tony Ward transformed the family Couture House established by his father in 1952 into an internationally recognized brand. Inspired by contemporary constructions, the one…