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Hugo & Victor: a gourmet success story

There’s a little gourmet brand born in Paris, growing and expanding: Hugo & Victor. After barely 4 years, several shops opening and the beginning of an international expansion, the brand is – already – publishing a book: « Les 5 saisons par Hugo & Victor Paris – 80 créations au fil des saisons » (“The 5 Seasons by Hugo & Victor Paris – 80 Creations through the Seasons”.  Is it speed or haste?

I have met Sylvain Blanc for a passion-story-interview so as to understand the Hugo & Victor mechanism: a young and true success story.

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Van Cleef & Arpels: a bewitching retrospective

A few days only are left to visit the “Van Cleef & Arpels – l’art de la Haute Joaillerie” exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs, in Paris. 

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Tested for you: the visit of Dior’s salons – Avenue Montaigne – Les Journées Particulières of LVMH.

For the second time, LVMH opened the doors of its Houses to the public for free. On the Internet, the visits were very quickly booked once again. If not booked, one had to queue up for 3 or 4 hours. What was to be expected inside?

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Corseterie: the forgotten one in the Lingerie field

The history of lingerie is fascinating. It is at the heart of society’s changes, customs and trends. Other cultures’ contributions, wars, moral or religious principles, economy, hygiene, industry’s birth and even the World Fairs have shaped it. It reveals woman’s position, shackles, liberations and social or anatomical changes.

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Flashback on « Le dessein du geste »

 

From September 11 to October 10, L’ Hôtel de Ville de Paris sheltered an exhibition magnifying French factories know-how. Elegance and discretion.

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Photo: Sophie Zénon

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The Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition at les Arts Décoratifs

There are only a few days left to see the Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition at les Arts Décoratifs! This ambitious exhibition announces several themes and a parallel between the two men from several perspectives. Is the result up to the teaser?

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“Lingerie Française” Exhibition: the other side of a not so glamorous industry

The “Lingerie Française” exhibition opened its doors in Paris before moving to foreign cities. This nice little review has forgotten its history lesson and turns into a small family meeting that forgets its older sisters…

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Journées Particulières: the craftsmen’s traditional and technical dexterity honored

On October 15th and 16th, 2011, LVMH will open the doors of its most prestigious companies for one day dedicated to “human heritage” or “intangible cultural heritage”. A tribute will be paid to the craftsmen, to their dexterity, know-how and all that makes the excellence of their luxury goods production. Be careful, only the happy few will be able to join in!

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Triumph: 125 years celebrated with tomorrow’s designers

Triumph is celebrating 125 years of « corsetterie ». The anniversary is quite discreet, yet, it bets on the T.I.A. – the Triumph Inspiration Award – a competition in which the brand has cleverly woven links with the great fashion designers-to-be.

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A great French Museum for Lalique

Parisians will soon envy Wingen-sur-Moder. In this little town, north of Alsace, the future museum dedicated to Lalique, a luxury brand, is about to open.

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