Paris is the capital of the perfume industry, so it’s not surprising that so many classic fragrances have a French accent to them. Paris has also played muse to many fragrance creators who live in and love this city, and who have often attempted to capture some facet of this beguiling place within their formulations. […]
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Twelve Stylish Movies Set in Paris
Paris is the capital of the fashion industry, so it’s no wonder that movies set in this city celebrate all things sartorial so well. Here are twelve to add to your viewing (and dream-wardrobe) wishlist … Gigi (1958) Leslie Caron plays an adorable Belle Époque courtesan-in-training; the frilly, feathery finery was confectioned by legendary photographer […]
Parisienne Style Essential: the Claudine Collar
The blouse collar known as un col Claudine is named after the fictional schoolgirl created by legendary French author Colette (pictured below). From the moment Claudine burst onto the French popular culture scene, with the 1900 publication of Claudine à l’École, French women strove to emulate most everything about this alluring minx of a character, […]
May Day in Paris (and a Pretty Perfumed Souvenir)
Labour Day in France, La Fête du Travail, is also known as La Fête du Muguet — lily of the valley being the signature bloom for today. On this much-loved public holiday, it has long been a ritual to give family and friends bouquets of this sweet bell-shaped flower, which is considered a lucky charm. […]