The iconic art deco hotel opened in 1929 gets a royal re-looking with an outstanding restoration that combines the artistry of the art deco period with the modernity of its minimalist decor A legend in its own right, the Prince de Galles was created to house its name sake on his annual visits to Paris. [...]
Hollywood hovers over the red carpet in Cannes this year, as the spotlight shines on Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, the perfect cinematic couple, and star director Steven Spielberg, as he takes on the role of President of the Jury The 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is set to break new ground in [...]
Ever since its creation in 2002, the Tokyo Palace has completely revolutionized the contemporary cultural scene in Paris by breaking all the rules Just over ten years ago, Le Palais de Tokyo took the city of Paris by surprise when it opened its doors to an entirely new cultural concept, that of exhibiting unknown artists [...]
N°5 Culture Chanel retraces the history of this legendary fragrance through an intimate look at the artistic and sentimental side of Coco Chanel Sensuality, solitude and sophistication are the necessary ingredients in the making of the number one perfume in the world today, Chanel N°5. After the brutal death of her lover, Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel, [...]
The ubiquitous Karl Lagerfeld has just landed in Saint-Germain-dès-Près, with the opening of a brand new boutique dedicated to his iconic fashion world “Personality begins where comparison ends”, says the king of fashion Karl Lagerfeld. Long live the king, for the legend of Karl Lagerfeld is far from over, as the infamous fashion designer, known [...]
An avant-garde look at future fashion designers and photographers in France’s premier international festival in Hyères The 28th edition of Le Festival de Mode et de la Photographie à Hyères sees the continuation of the creative crusade led by its founder, Jean-Pierre Blanc, twenty-eight years ago. Created as an observation deck and an international platform [...]
At nightfall, the past comes alive at the Musée National des Invalides as the walls tell a tale of terror and triumph in an electrifying display of light and sound As the sun sets behind the majestic monument, the iron gates of the Hotel des Invalides close behind the spectators, imprisoning them inside her court. [...]
Fluid forms and minimalist design collide in the celestial world of the Hotel Ô imagined by French designer Ora-Ïto Neatly tucked away in a side street off the Place des Victoires in Paris sits an architectural gem known as the Hotel Ô, created by wonder boy designer Ito Morabito. Blending nature and urbanism into the [...]
Follow the Red Ball Project around Paris as Bacardi Martini France invites American artist Kurt Perschke to take on the City of Lights with his giant red ball Art is all about being original and American artist Kurt Perschke has clearly found a way to make it pay. What began as a commissioned installation for [...]
In light of their upcoming renovation, the Hotel Crillon has entrusted Artcurial to auction off all of the furniture, design elements and even some of the most coveted wines from the historic Parisian palace What the world recognizes today as one of the most beautiful and legendary hotels of all time, was once the home [...]
