· CULTURE, FOOD ·
1947 By Yannick AllénoMaster French chef Yannick Alléno has won numerous Michelin stars for nearly every restaurant he is involved in, needless to say I wouldn’t want to get into a cooking duel with him any time soon.
· MUSIC ·
Throwback Thursday: IndochineFormed by two Parisian boys, Nicolas Sirkis and Dominique Nicolas, the roots of Indochine lie in a newspaper advertisement placed by Sirkis promptly answered by Nicolas.
· INTERIOR DESIGN, TRAVEL ·
A Place To Stay: Le Lieu PerduIt’s called “Le lieu perdu” (A forgotten place) and it looks to be the perfect place to escape for a quiet vacation, with the family or some good friends, in France.
· EXHIBITION, INSTALLATION ·
Modern Art at VersaillesI thought I’d do a piece on the incredible modern art collection at Le Chateau de Versailles. I have always had an affinity to the beautiful juxtaposition of old and new living together symbiotically, creating imagery that evokes memory through history and emotion, and hope through a context of new creative thought processes. Placing a
· FEATURED, INTERIOR DESIGN, TRAVEL ·
La Co(o)rniche Hotel Designed by Philippe Starck [France]“One of the strongest, most beautiful, most poetic, most surreal, and most powerful place in nature.” Philippe Stark – La Co(o)rniche Hotel is an extraordinary location. Key landmark in the Pilat-Plage district in Pyla-Sur-Mer near Bordeaux, the vantage point over the Arcachon basin, backing onto the highest dune in Europe, it is suspended between sea [...]
· STILL LIFE ·
Eric Maillet’s Still Life PhotographyFrench beauty/still life photographer Eric Maillet has one of those portfolios that just keep yearning for more. With a roster of topnotch luxury brand clients including Cartier, Hermes, Boucheron, Bergdorf Goodman and Lanvin, to name a select few, and his refined aesthetic and skill it is no wonder
· PHOTOGRAPHY, STILL LIFE ·
Philippe Jarrigeon’s PhotographyThe thing about “photographer, publisher, and more” Philippe Jarrigeon is that he can make inanimate objects look so lively, and animate subjects look even better. Born in France and trained in Switzerland, Philippe has done work for fashion designers and brands Baccarat, Dries van Noten, Maison Martin Margiela, Nike, and Swatch. His work has also [...]
· RUNWAY ·
Lanvin Menswear S/S 2012I am really liking Lanvin’s overall aesthetic for S/S 2012. The buttery, lightweight suits look absolutely effortlessly chic. We see a great palette, with great silhouettes and looks to take you from day to night in ease.
· RUNWAY ·
Dries Van Noten Homme S/S 2012Hardly ever do I skip over reviewing a Dries Van Noten menswear collection, and S/S 2012 is no exception. The collection is relatively simple with some great geometric color-blocking to give the looks an extra push. We are starting to see more and more of this shorts over pant look in menswear and I feel [...]
· ART, DESIGN ·
Le Creative Sweatshop: Creative StudioLe Creative Sweatshop is a creative studio based in Paris at the crossroads of fashion, design, contemporary art, and architecture. Le Creative Sweatshop has developed its world around fixed and dynamic works of volume. Most pieces are handmade which gives them a humble, precious and fragile stature.
· EXCLUSIVITY, RUNWAY ·
Dior Homme S/S 2012 + Backstage ExcluMonochromes of black,white, copper and Airforce Blue set the tone for Dior Homme’s S/S 2012 collection. The leather details on the collars and waistbands added beautiful touches to the some of the looks, while the fedora with extra tall crown’s added the attitude we always expect from Kris Van Assche at Dior.
· MUSIC ·
We Are Enfant Terrible: Filthy LoveListen to “Filthy Love” here BUY HERE Still pushing the limits, here is another single brought to you by We Are Enfant Terrible off Explicit Pictures. “Filthy Love” is a fun, dark, and sexy ride.