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Paris 2024 unveils the official posters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Monday March 4, 2024, the Paris 2024 Official Posters for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, key elements of the identity of the Games, were revealed at the Musée d'Orsay. For the first time in the history of the Summer Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Posters were designed as a diptych. The Posters were designed as a stroll in a teeming and joyful universe. Rich in details and micro-stories represented around the Eiffel Tower and the Stade de France, symbols of Paris, and of sport in the capital. To meet the immense challenge of representing the richness of the Paris 2024 project within a single work, Paris 2024 asked the designer Ugo Gattoni to imagine a spectacular fresco with him. Thus, this escapade is articulated through 3 main creative axes. The effervescence and the profusion of details, the reverie and the phantasmagoria, as well as the cheerfulness and lightness. The details of the poster not to be missed! In the official poster of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, every detail is meticulously designed to reflect the spirit as well as the essence of…

Iris Apfel has left us: 5 things you didn't know about the fashion icon.

A (fashion) page is turning. Iris Apfel died at the age of 102 this Friday March 1st. Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about the huge fashion icon she was. The fashion world is in mourning. While the world vibrated to the rhythm of the different Fashion Weeks, the industry lost a pillar. Iris Apfel, who had just celebrated her 102 and a half years old, has died. Known for her eccentric style and vibrant personality, here are five interesting facts about her: Her Distinctive Style Iris Apfel is famous for her unique way of mixing high fashion pieces with vintage items and unusual accessories. His bold and eclectic style has inspired many designers and fashion lovers around the world. She did not have formal training in fashion Unlike many big names in fashion, Iris Apfel did not have formal training in this field. She studied art at New York University. Then she worked...

LVMH unveils the medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As Creative Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH has mobilized the creative talent of several of its Houses to highlight the excellence of French know-how. The Chaumet House. Prestigious Parisian jeweler anchored on Place Vendôme since 1812, has written its name in history by designing the design of the medals. Iconic symbols of the Olympic Games. As a pioneer among jewelers to have the honor of bringing these prestigious medals to life. Chaumet approached this mission with boundless creative passion. The medals, the result of the meticulous work of the creative studio, reflect the shared vision of LVMH and Chaumet. That of Knowing How to Dream. Drawing inspiration from its rich heritage, the Maison has merged tradition and modernity to capture the essence of France and Paris in a design that is both bold and assertive. The result is a medal of innovative creativity, worthy of the sporting exploits of the athletes who will wear it with pride. Medals thought out in detail In close collaboration with the Organizing Committee…

Where will the 2024 Olympic Games events take place?

Competition venues transform the capital's emblematic sites into sports arenas. Thus enhancing the sporting gesture within the most beautiful monuments. Their approach highlights pre-existing sites. Projecting on them the brilliance of the Olympic Games and investing the territories thanks to the power of sport to build a lasting legacy. Paris, as a unique city, deserves exceptional recognition. The Games in the capital promise a complete spectacle, with exceptional sites specially designed to satisfy athletes, spectators and television viewers. In total, there are 15 sites dedicated to the Olympic Games and 11 to the Paralympic Games. Les Invalides In 2024, the Esplanade des Invalides is the site chosen to host archery, athletics and road cycling competitions. With a north-south orientation, this esplanade is delimited by rows of trees along its west and east sides. Its location in the heart of Paris, within an area exclusively dedicated to the Games, offers a unique experience to both athletes and spectators. Capacity: 8 seats Arena Champ…

The Kimpton St Honoré Paris obtains the international Clef Verte label

On Monday January 22, 2024, the Kimpton St Honoré Paris Resort, the first French establishment of the prestigious Californian brand Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, received the Green Key distinction, thus honoring its commitment to environmental sustainability. The Clef Verte eco-label, present on five continents, is positioned as the first international sustainable tourism label. Supervised by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) internationally and by Teragir in France. The Foundation for Environmental Education reassesses the label in accordance with its guidelines every four years. In order to certify the ecological technological advances of the winners. The choice of an eco-responsible approach Since its opening in August 2021, the Kimpton St Honoré Paris has made the resolute choice to adopt an eco-responsible approach. This initiative includes a significant reduction in the use of plastic. Favoring exclusively glass bottles, as well as a reduction in the use of paper in favor of digital means of communication within the establishment. Regarding renewable energies. The hotel has set up a short and closed circuit…

Sparkles of luxury: The 5 essential news

In this exclusive article, we reveal the most remarkable news shaping the sumptuous world of luxury. Discover the latest trends and milestones shaping the contemporary luxury landscape, elevating the experience of refinement to new heights. Prada celebrates its Re-Nylon collection with new pop-up stores at Galeries Lafayette La Maison Prada is starting 2024 with some nice surprises. And it is at Galeries Lafayette that the iconic brand has decided to set up several new boutiques to celebrate one of its most notorious collections. And this is the Re-Nylon collection, launched for the first time in 1978. Essentially composed of Nylon accessories, this collection has established itself as a new era in the history of luxury accessories. 46 years later, Prada has decided to pay homage to these pieces which still enjoy undeniable success with fashion enthusiasts today. Galeries Lafayette, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris To find out more, click here! Diana Ross becomes the new muse of Saint Laurent This is the news that shook the…

The 7 luxury news to remember to shine in society

Luxury is an exciting and always moving world! Because it is always interesting to be informed and to know what's new, Paris Select regularly gives you behind the scenes news from the world of Luxury. Here are the 7 latest news from the world of luxury and gossip to know. The Ritz Paris unveils a leather goods collection for its 125th anniversary For its 125th anniversary, the Ritz Paris is offering a capsule collection of limited edition leather goods. It offers a range of 9 leather items. Ranging from luggage tags to computer sleeves, in the iconic blue and gold tones of the Parisian hotel. To add a personal touch, it is possible to personalize them by having them engraved with the initials or name of the owner. This exceptional collection also includes a note book, an embroidered cotton bracelet. Or an elegant “envelope” style evening clutch. Balenciaga chooses Michelle Yeoh as new ambassador After the appointment of Isabelle Huppert and PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn last July, it is the turn of Oscar-winning actress, Michelle Yeoh,…