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January the 21st, during fashion week in Paris, Chanel opened a new store at the prestigious Avenue Montagne. People from the industry were invited, get an insight here.
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Close to Avenue George V in the 8th district, the Parisian jet set comes to this comfortable and elegant seafood restaurant to enjoy the finest Iranian caviars. You can also get various zakouskis, beef stroganoff, Caucasian kebab, Alaskan spider…
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Friday, during fashion week, Baccarat celebrated their 250 years anniversary. A cocktail party at the Baccarat museum at 11 Place des étais unis in Paris. Check it out here.
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In this article you´ll find: The best coffee-adresses in Paris. Not necessarily the glamourous places, but the best coffee!
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Tuesday 21 January, Giorgio Armani showed his Haute Couture Spring Summer 2014 collection in Paris at Palais de Tokyo. A lot of people were gathered for the private dinner afterwards. See some of them here…
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For spring/summer 2014, Ralph & Russo hailed us back to Haute Couture’s heyday – a world in which glamour was rife and reality forfeited for fantasy. Have a look here…
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Tuesday, 21 January, Stéphane Rolland presented his Spring Summer 2014 Haute Couture collection in Paris. It took place at Trocadero, in Palais de Tokyo. See it here.
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January 19th 2014, Isamu Katayama showed the Backlash Menswear Collection Autumn Winter 2014-15. It took place at Kogan Gallery, 96 rue Beaubourg in the 3th arrondisement in Paris. Get inspired here.
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This show made me forget were I was. Its perfect harmony between colors, forest theme and melancolic music, took us on a tour into a forest in wintertime. Take a look here…
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Monday 20 January, I attended On Aura Tout Vu’s Haute Couture Show in Paris. The show was based on the theme “Light and Shadow”.
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Last night after the show I met the designer behind John Galliano´s Menswear FW14 collection: Bill Gaytten. A very kind man, with a great talent! See the latest menswear collection from the ongoing brand John…
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Friday 17/01/14 I attended Cerruti 1881 menswear FW14/15 fashion show. It took place at the luxurious 7 Place Vendome in Paris. Check it out here…
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Today Issey Miyake presented their collection at 5, Place des Vosges in the 4th arrondisement in Paris, just next to their store. Check out the tendencies here…
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In general Publicis store at Champs Elysée in Paris is a one of the fancy places to hang out during fashion week. Tonight, was not only the kickoff of menswear WF14/15 in Paris, but also the…
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I went on a dinner cruise at Bateaux Mouches! I was amazed: The experience of the enchanting atmosphere of Titanic and the light of the beautiful Parisian monuments has been united in this three hours…
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Welcome to Maison Blanche´s White Room. A Special New York Editon Party in Paris! Each saturday night the exclusive gastronomic restaurant Maison Blanche turns into a nightclub known as the white room. Discover it here!
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New Years Eve 2013/14. This year I spend it at the prestigious brasserie 110 de Taillevent in Paris: An unforgettable culinary experience. A French traditional cuisine, but reinvented. A bon voyage for your taste buds. And the brasserie…
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When talking about luxury, the definition of luxury often comes down to a few things that most of us can agree on. One of them is the rare. For homeless people I guess it´s rare…
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Last week I met one of my adorable friends, Alexandra Mas, for a coffee. She is a multi talented artist. She has been working with couturiers like Eric Tibusch and Alexis Mabille and recently she has developed a new print concept for the scarfs…
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16 November I was celebrating my birthday in Paris. Get some good tips to where to gather your friends in Paris, for a fashionable time out!
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On the November 21 2013, I was invited to the presentation of the new pret-a-porter collection in Hervé Peugnet´s showroom in Paris. Peugnet is known for his famous bandage dresses that he created under the…
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I´ve been writing songs and singing since I was 11 years old, including the hamster song that I wrote at the age of 17. Not long ago I met the group Oops, who has been…
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This wednesday and the next upcoming ones, Marie Garreau is organizing great luxurious After-work parties in Paris! This time at Titty Twister, 5 Rue de Berri. Don´t miss it. I was there to check it…
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One of my good photographer friends: Ansgar Werrelmann invited me to the Paris Photo opening at the Grand Paris tonight: an amazing exhibition you cannot miss! Some of the most amazing pictures of our time…
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During fashion Week in Paris, I was invited to the “Standard”, to discover Fanny Liautard’s beautiful wedding collection. After the show I talked to her about her career. She has studied at Chambre Syndicale de…
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If you are looking for a fun night out in Paris, check out VIP ROOM! This is one of the places to be. Located on the fashionable rue de Rivoli, VIP ROOM is known for welcoming…
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I was honored by getting an invitation to Valentin Yudashkin´s book signing of his new book during Fashion Week in Paris! Not only was the atmosphere majestically, since the party took place at the luxurious Shangri La…
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Be feminine, be sexy, be elegant…seemed to be the message in this Akris collection 2014. Take a good look here if you want to know what to wear next summer. I was thrilled…especially about the…
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The Issey Miyake show took place in Jardin Tuilleries during Fashion Week in Paris! I was really surprised by this collection. It surely was pretty.
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This seasons Givenchy Show took place at Hall Freyssinet in Paris. It was raw, trashy and wild at the same time! Check it out here…
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Friday, 27 September 2013 I visited Jean Claude Jitrois at the office, to see his new Spring Summer 2014 collection. He is known for his fantastic leather wear and the several collections made for pop…
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Spectacular, Innovative & Beautiful: Jean Paul Gaultier´s Dance Fashion Show yesterday in Paris! Exclusive. Not to miss! Everyone seemed thrilled over the new and untraditional presentation. Very creative!
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The Vivienne Westwood Fashion show, presenting the Spring Summer 2014 collection, was more than fantastic! Theatrical! The only time I´ve seen anything like this, was when John Galliano presented his Haute Couture collection just before…
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Tonight, 25.09.13, the second day of the Parisian Fashion Week SS14, the fashion crowd was gathered at Palais Galliera musée de la mode, from 18-23pm, to see the amazing Alaïa couture exhibition. It will be…
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I took my camera, and captured the moment! The 10 minutes of rain. At first you might not realize the good in bad weather and off-days…! But if you stand still for a while and…
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”La route des vins” in Alsace and then Bourgogne. Driving through the vineyards, tasting some of the greatest French Grand Crus, I´ve collected a list of great wines. Here is the list that you can print out for the next time…
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I´ve visited ”La route des vins” in Alsace and Bourgogne with some of the greatest French Grand Crus, and collected a list of great wines. I´ll share my favorites with you here, along with the atmosphere. For a…
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I tested Holiday Inn´s rooftop terrace, 4 Rue Cambon 75006 Paris, at the 9th floor. And here I found the most fantastic rooftop terrace I have ever seen to date in Paris! With a panoramic view…
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We women are always just looking, or at least we say we are, aren´t we? Until we see that little material thing that stares back at us from the window…then we simply just know that…
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Have you ever admired a piece of heaven in a glass of white wine? Otherwise take a look here! The restaurant café de l´esplanade, located just next to metro 8, “La tour Maubourg”, is where the…
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In Paris, you can see the roof practically everywhere… but the great terraces are often quite hidden. Not always obvious to get access to a coffee or a drink in the sun, at one of…
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I met the adorable Alexandra Mas, a 35 years old artist, who has made paintings for Haute Couture dresses. Read the Interview here, where she tells what luxury is to her.
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This is without doubt one of the best after work parties I have been attending while living in Paris! The skyline view over Paris definitely caught me by surprise! Classy people everywhere, Champagne and super cool DJ ladies!…
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La Plage Restaurant. An amazing place in peaceful surroundings. Almost like being aboard a boat with great view to the Eiffel Tower. It could not have been better! Discover it here.
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I met the architect and Interior designer: Raphaël Bouchemousse. Raphaël is a French interior designer living in Paris. He founded ID-wad: his interior design & architecture company back in 2007. Today, ID-wad is represented a bit…
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During Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris Karl Lagerfeld was opening the doors to the Fendi store in Paris Avenue Montaigne, for Invited people only. Sharon Stone Natalia Vodianova and Marisa Berenson was amongst the visiting fashion…
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The Shangri-La Hotel, Paris reveals for the first year its summer terrace, from July 5 to 8 September 2013, in partnership with the prestigious Champagne House Bollinger. Located on the 1st floor of the hotel,…
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The “Comedie Française” has a long tradition of large balls in its history and opened its doors to an unforgettable evening in Paris the 4th July 2013. It was particularly clients of Bucheron and other luxurious…
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Marc Jacobs has launched a limited serie of exclusive sunglasses for the dance floor. This was celebrated with a party in Madrid, Paris and Milan, the so called Invisible Tour! In Paris it was celebrated during fashion at…
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The Lanvin after show party took place at the Trianon Theater during fashion week in Paris 02.07.13. The Lancome party by Alber Elbaz was a celebration of the launch of the his first beauty collection. It was the party…
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Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 Fashion week in Paris. Angelina the/coffee salon is the place where fashionistas do their pit-stop during the fashion weeks catwalks. They have the best hot chocolate in Paris!
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The 02.07.13. Haute Couture fashion week in Paris! Mercedes Benz used the occasion to throw a Mercedes Benz Cocktail party. A nice one, with fashionable car-covers, sushi and champagne! I am sure most men would…
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What a fantastic evening. The 30.06.13 Donatella Versace threw an amazing after party with Naomi Cambell and Uma Thurman. I was there to report about it: Luxury in Paris and Haute Couture Fashion Week!
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The Lanvin Menswear SS14 show was an unforgettable experience. Luxurious and majestic. Definitely amongst the best!
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Most fashion shows are fantastic in their own way…but the John Galliano Menswear show had that extra special touch that made you forget about time and space. It was a 100 percent capturing of the moment,…
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The Dries Van Noten Menswear SS14 show was spectacular. It took place at Halle Freyssinet in the 13 arrondissement. A live drummer by the name of Cindy Santana opened the show with a slow beat that…
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I just came back from the most amazing mens wear show ever: Louis Vuitton SS14. David Beckham, Antoine Arnaud, Marc Jacobs, Suzy Menkes and the whole fashion crowd were there. Have a look.
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26.06.2013 Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli showed the new Valentino Mens Wear collection in Paris. A timeless yet contemporary look, take a look here.
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The Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris is known for the famous scene in Sex and the City where Carrie Bradshaw is standing on the balcony, enjoying the amazing view to the Eiffel Tower. But is also…
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There are many great places to dine in Paris, and Kong is one of them. Kong is owned by Gilbert Costes, and designed by the extremely talented Philippe Stark. Worth visiting, but you will have…
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10-21 June 2013 The Grand Palais opens its doors to a magnificent experience: An indoor drive-in-cinema where you´re comfortable seated in a Fiat500 (for those who had ordered tickets in advance online), while you enjoy a travel…
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I just tried a hydrolat from “un MAS en PROVENCE” for the first time. Discover what a hydrolat is here and what it is good for..
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As every year at Mod´Art, after three years of studies of Fashion and style, 31 students are presenting their final collections. Friends and family are invited to see the show. Each of them have been working on 3 looks since…
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The “Apero chic” after-work evening was organized by Bertrand Levy and took place within the luxurious surroundings of Pershing Hall the 05.06.2013. Indeed an amazing place. People were having a great time: talking, dancing, and exchanging ideas…
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Le Coq restaurant can be found at Trocadero in the 16 arr not far from the Eiffel Tower. It´s a nice restaurant with a great outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a lovely light meal,…
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If you love the luxurious side of Paris, the company of interesting people and have a VIP profile, then you shouldn´t hesitate signing up for a membership at CosmO´clock events. This time the evening took…
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In the company of Kerredine Soltani, Great French songwriter, I discovered an amazing Moroccan restaurant: Riad Nejma 141, rue Saint-Martin 75004 Paris. That´s when I found out that Marocco is only a few footsteps away…
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The famous french institution La Fontaine Gaillon, 1 Rue de la Michodière 75002 is a real paradise for fish-lovers. According to rumors this is one of the best places to have fish in Paris. The…
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When the weather is good in Paris, Parisians are streaming together at the nice outdoor restaurants for a good glass of good wine or dinner, enjoying the free-air and the great atmosphere of Paris. La…
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_images_carousel images=”10888,10889,10890,10891,10892,10893″ img_size=”350×400″ autoplay=”yes”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The hidden cocktail bar: Candelaria is a Parisian hotspot. It is to be found in the back-office of a small Mexican Tacos-bar! Passers-by would never guess that a hidden cocktail…
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The 14.04.2013 I discovered an amazing restaurant in Paris: Ciel de Paris…literally a piece of heaven! I loved it! The view was exceptional, the atmosphere zen and the food delicious! After 6 hours in this…
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Together with Christophe Vidal – Editor-in-Chief for the french magazine “Minuit” – I discovered an amazing gastronomic restaurant in Paris: Laperouse! A hidden place that you deserve to explore. Find it here.
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Friday, 29.03.13, DJ Fredelux and Nicolas Sasson had their private party at the restaurant/club Standard in Paris! Afterwards the party continued at Queen club where Bob Sinclair (known for the song “love generation“) got on stage as DJ and laid the style…
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Within the world of luxury many people has inspired me! But there is one person in particular who keeps on impressing me: Karl Lagerfeld. The man that time after time reminds me that everything is possible! If you…
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Have you ever considered what it is like to be working within the world of luxury? To be the creator of some of the world´s finest jewelries like Dior, Van Cleef, Cartier jewelries etc.? I talked…
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Christophe Lemaitre, Fine Jewelry designer, has worked at some of the best Parisian Ateliers where he fabricated jewelries for some of the luxury stores at Place Vendome. After many years of experience he became the…
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For the Parisian night owls who fly to the places de luxe, I can announce that a new fancy club has been opened in Paris in the 17th arrondissement: A small but exclusive after work…
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In the midst of the final days of Paris Fashion Week, Kartoffel Film spoke to some front-row show attendees and asked them about Paris’s unique take on fashion….I was amongst them. See the Interview here.
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Valentin Yudashkin´s Woman´s Wear W/F collection 2013-14 was sublime; actually the show that surprised me the most during Paris fashion week. A collection that in my opinion surpassed all of Valentin´s previous collections! Magical! Take a…
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The painting exhibition by Dominique Renson!!! Fascinating! I discovered it thanks to a friend of mine: designer Tilmann Grawe who had invited me to the opening. An exhibition that really touched me to the bones!
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The display of the latest Jean Paul Gaultier´s Woman´s Wear collection W/F 2013-14 took place at Salle Wagram in the 17th arrondissement in Paris. The swedish singer Robyn was there to see the show. Indeed a luxurious collection! See…
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Sound of the season´s after show party took place at the Opera Rouge in Paris 02.03.13. It was a night out for the fashionable people in an ambiance of electronic music. Grab the atmosphere from the party…
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Behind the scenes of Vivienne Westwood show: Woman´s wear W/F 2013-14. See the shooting here. It took place at Palais de Tokyo in Paris, downstairs just before the show was about to start.
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Tom Ford has just opened his second store in Paris: at 376 rue Saint-Honoré. That was celebrated yesterday 01.03.13, with a cocktail party in the store. The top-editors such as: Suzy Menkes, Godfrey Deeny and Carine Roitfeld were there, together…
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See what happened backstage at Barbara Bui yesterday in Paris…and get inspiration from the luxurious collection.
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The MUGLER show was fantastic!!! It took place in Halle Freyssinet. MUGLER´s creative director Nicola Formichetti and designer Sebastian Peigné had created a collection with the theme: The glamour of air travel…and showed it in…
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H&M held the after-show-party yesterday night, at Musée Rodin in Paris. I was there to grab the atmosphere: drinking champagne with the best of Paris´ fashionable people. It was a great party. Everyone I talked…
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I went to Sportmax fashion show in Milan to see the new tendencies and to look for new good inspiration. I arrived a bit early to observe how the staff were preparing everything for the show….
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Ports 1961 show was filled with timeless and elegant dresses. The show started at 7pm. I went backstage to take some picture, so you can get an idea about the new make-up tendencies. Grab the atmosphere…
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Of all of the shows in Milan, Fendi was my absolute favorite: The most outstanding. Karl Lagerfeld, head-designer on the collection had created something sublime! Take a look and judge for yourself.
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A lot of invited people had arrived to see the famous Alberta Ferretti show in Milan. I was there as well…so here you can see the pictures from the show.
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After the Gucci show we climbed the shooter and drove directly to Alberta Ferretti show. We went backstage to take some pictures and I talked to the hair- and make-up artists about the tendencies and…
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I went to the Gucci show as Bruno Rinaldi´s assistant: Runway photographer for Vogue Italia. Here we sat front row amoungst the other top-photographers. Grab the atmosphere here and get closer to what it´s like…
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See the wonderful Winter/Fall 2013-14 collection from Bluemarine here. I went to Milan Fashion week in february 2013 – to follow in the footsteps of a fashion-photographer…and this is one of the shows we went…
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I went to the Gucci show in Milan assisting Bruno Rinaldi: One of the most experienced runway photographers in the world. We went backstage were they were preparing the models: Doing their make-up, their hair…
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When the night falls over Paris where do the fashionable & luxurious people then go? NO COMMENT some might say!
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Some time ago I went into the bookstore Galignani on Rue Rivoli in Paris: The first and best English bookstore established on the continent. A bookstore full of surprises…
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During fashion week in Paris there were a few parties. One of them was: ”On Aura Tout Vu” who threw their after show party at the famous VIP ROOM: One of Paris´ select fashion clubs….
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Some time ago I went into the bookstore Galignani on Rue Rivoli in Paris: The first English bookstore established on the continent. Here I met Mathias Helleu: An adorable and elegant man, the son of Jacques…
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I was invited to the French gastronomic restaurant Drouant: A very discreet and luxurious place indeed: An atmosphere combined of romance, business and pleasure. Whether you want to mesmerize a customer, seduce your wife or…
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During fashion week I went to see the new collection of Herve L. Leroux and had the chance to talk to Herve Léger (the man behind the brand); about his collection and luxury. Herve has…
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I think we live in a time where creation is needed. Were every single one of us should aim for what we desire the most, for what we are best at…because passionate people work; not…
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Bruno Rinaldi is one of todays most experienced fashion photographers, with more than 40 years in the fashion business. He has learned from Helmut Newton while being his assistant, worked for Vogue America and today…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This season, Elie Saab showed a fragile elegance; a degree of transparency over silky skin, with a touch of pink and gold. During the show I saw a man doing a reportage about the fashion-show….
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Bowie has been named best fashion designer in Australia! I met bowie Wong at Elie Saab Haute Couture show in Paris… and together with some mutual friends we went for lunch afterwards. I talked to…
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While I assisted some of the fashion photographers backstage I did a little photo shooting to show you the atmosphere backstage and the lovely Haute Couture collection from Giorgio Armani. Uma Thurman & Hilary Swank…
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Take a look at what was going on backstage before the Julien Fournié Haute Couture show in Paris. Three keywords: Excitement, precision and nerves!
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Remark the great silicone technique used for this Haute Couture collection! I talked to some of the girls who helped with the creation of it. Read what they said here…
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Do you believe in fairytales and dreams – that they can come true? Alexis Mabille leaves it all up to you! Enter his universe here and make a wish!
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The Dior Haute Couture fashion show 2013 was exceptional! Raf Simons, Artistic Director of Christian Dior, had created a garden-theme that symbolized an embodiment of the seasonal growth and change. He had focused on the flux of…
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The Versace Haute Couture Show SS13 in Paris was really outstanding! One of the best Haute Couture shows I have seen until now. The settings were extremely beautiful and Kevin Costner (the American Actor that…
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The 3Y and Dior After Show Party took place Saturday 19.01.2013 in Paris. Read about them here.
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People arrived at Hermès Men´s Wear 2013-14 fashion show around 8pm. It was taking place at Palais de Tokyo. There were Champagne and smoothee for everyone who wished for it while they were finding their seats…
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It was an elegant Dior collection that was shown on the catwalk in Paris the 19.01.13. Everyone was there: Karl Lagerfeld, Suzy Menkes (Fashion editor), Schott Schuman (American blogger: “The Sartorialist”), Godfrey Deeny (Editor at…
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While the show fell outside, the Givenchy Men´s Wear F/W 2013 -14 collection was presentered inside – in a warm atmosphere: A strong, dark and powerful collection, that definitely had a religious touch to it. Have a look.
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I´m a great fan of Kris Van Assche´s look! (Founder of the brand Kris Van Assche and Creative Director for Dior Men´s wear line). And right now this is where to be in Paris: To…
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Have a look at the Jean Paul Gaultier Men´s Wear Collection F/W 2013-14. The women is gonna love it!
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The moment I entered the Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris a wonderful journey began. A journey that would take me to the magical mountains of the Himalayas, particularly to the Kingdom of Bhutan –…
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After the presentation of Christian Lacroix´s 2013-14 F/W Men Collection in Paris, I went backstage and talked to Christian Lacroix´s creative director Sacha Walckhoff about what Luxury is to him… read what he said…
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The Valentino Mens wear collection Fall/Winter 2013-14 was shown in Paris 16.01.13. Definitely worth gathering inspiration from. See what´s new…
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If you wish to enjoy a luxurious dinner in calm surroundings the bar of InterContinental Paris – le Grand hotel: known as La Verriere restaurant is absolutely fabulous. While all the great classical music-hits are…
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Of all the many incredible Parisian restaurants, Maison Blanche is without doubt one of the finer ones to try. The famous and gastronomic restaurant is situated above the Théâtre des Champs Elysées, on the prestigious…
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If you wish to take a business client to a great Parisian restaurant l´Auberge Dab is an excellent place. You´ll find it across the Palais des Congrès, near Porte Maillot, in the elegant 16th arrondissement….
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A very good friend of mine made me discover the most famous Brasserie in Paris. A historical place: La Coupole
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13.12.12: What a night! All I can say is that when Cartier throw a Christmas party for their employees they surely do it in style!!! Have a sneak peak here – cause I was there…
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Love at first sight! You know when it´s love at first sight: whether it´s falling in love with a man, a woman, a dress, a pair of shoes, or a bag or a hat, you just…
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Where do you go out for a cocktail in Paris on a friday night?? “La Gare” is a nice place to start the evening in the 16 arr. Here they serve strong drinks in a relaxed…
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In this article you will learn about: Coffee-history, the qualities of coffee, how much coffee to drink, who consumes the most coffee in the world, why we boil coffee-water and so on… In the end…
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Spending an afternoon at Ladurée in Paris means exploring a whole new world: Like being at a tea party with the queen, like being Barbie in the luxurious dollhouse. Have you ever tried this? If…
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Together with the German Designer Tilmann Grawe, we were invited to a chocolate tasting and presentation of diamond jewelries in the Damiani store in Paris at Place Vendome: An opportunity to discover the biggest jewelry brand…
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Monday 26.11.12, I went to the opening of the famous doll exhibition/ action: “The Frimousses de créateurs”, at Petit Palais in Paris. An event organized by UNICEF in collaboration with all the great designers to…
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Yesterday people had gathered in a long queue outside “La Colette” – the cool designer store in Paris. Kate Moss was signing her new book, so people had shown up to have their book signed…
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Have you ever watched the “Titanic” movie, and instantly fallen in love with the romantic atmosphere of live music and great wine served for the people having a lovely time on board the boat? Well,…
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If we wish to create a luxurious lifestyle; meaning having the best of the best in our life, I think it´s important to be surrounded by great things – one of them are plants: they…
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Do you want to go out on a Tuesday night in Paris? Then this is one of the great luxurious clubs to visit…chic: elegant and cozy…lots of models and fashionable people.
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GREAT BAR: THE CLUB ROYALE Are you fan of Martini? Fan of luxurious people and places? Fan of meeting people from the fashion-industry and of having great fun? Then check out this new members-club and…
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Have you ever tried the luxurious pastry-store in the 7th : “Aux Merveilleux de Fred”? I´m a big fan of their concept: simple, luxurious & tasteful. All cakes are made where you can see…
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When I lived in Brazil for a year, I discovered a great national treasure: The Brazilian dance forró: An exotic and sensual dance that has its roots in the Nord of Brazil: Fortaleza, Recife and…
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Yesterday I met Louis-Marie de Castelbajac for a coffee next to Canal Saint Martin in the 10. Arr. You might know him for being the son of the acknowledged designer; Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, but he…
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A couple of days ago, in the small streets of Paris, I discovered a charming hair salon in the 5. Arr.: “Jenny & Paola”. They are offering a varied range of treatments (all natural…
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During fashion in Paris I met Daniel from Germany, personal trainer. He has been training models from all over the world – including models from Elite Models, EQ and Model management Agency. By developing their…
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During fashion week in Paris I discovered a historic place where you can get an amazing cup of hot chocolate on the run. This is something you will not want to miss, especially if you are…
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During the Parisian fashion week SS13 I received an invitation for a haircut at L’Oreal Professional. I must say: It was an once-in-a-lifetime experience to get my hair done by Philippe Laurent, one of the…
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This has indeed been an excellent day!!! Starting with a magnificent sunshine – and the sunshine continued all the way into the heart as I witnessed the new collection from Valentin Yudashkin! One might have…
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After having visited the “Capsule trade show”, I went downstairs to attend John Galliano´s show that took place at the quay of Seine, 34 quai d’Austerlitz, Paris 13arr. Here is what the new SS13 collection look…
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Today I went with a friend of mine, who is working for Hermès, to see some of the up-coming brands that are being exposed at: “Capsule” in Paris. Capsule is the fashion and lifestyle trade event…
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It´s always interesting to see what other people wear at the fashion-shows. So i took a couple of pictures to show you some examples.
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GREAT BARS: Where to go out during fashion week in Paris! Today it was the bar at Le Bristol Hotel and W-Lounge.
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After AF VANDEVORST show I went directly to the next show: Vanessa Bruno. It took place at the Grand Palais! The first thing I noticed here was the PR-staff´s natural warm attitude…It looked as if…
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James Goldstein also attended the AF VANDEVORST fashion show in Paris. See their newest collection SS13 here, and read about the show. In the end I got to ask the designers a few questions.
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Before I went to the Nina Ricci show in Paris, I passed an excellent car-exhibition at Place Vendôme! Afterwards I ran into some people coming out of a fashion show. See it here.
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Today the Parisian fashion week continued. At 6pm I headed towards the Tuileries garden – to attend the Nina Ricci show. After the show I had a very quick chat with Peter Copping: The designer…
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O.R.C.D Essence Magazine had invited me to the opening of their photo exhibition during fashion week… So I went to have a look, and discovered some really amazing art-works.
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2.th day of Fashion week in Paris… where I did an interview with Alexis Mabille about the new Alexis Mabille SS13 collection. Read about it here – and see the new collection SS13.
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2.th day of Fashion week in Paris… where I did an interview with Marcel Marongiu: Artistic Director of Guy Laroche… and saw his new collection SS13. Read about it here – and see the new collection SS13.
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It´s fashion week in Paris again – this time Prêt-à-Porter spring 2013! Come with me on a tour around in Paris, and see what happed today! Get a first view of some of the new collections!…
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It´s fashion week in Paris again – this time Prêt-à-Porter spring 2013! Come with me on a tour around in Paris, and see what happed today! Get a first view of some of the new collections!…
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It´s time for fashion week again in Paris – this time Prêt-à-Porter spring 2013! Come with me on a tour around in Paris, and see what happed today! Get a first view of some of the…
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I just found the greatest vintage-store in Paris: A small store – containing big brands like Chanel, Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci– for reasonable prices!
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Last night—all around the globe—people came out to celebrate and support the fashion industry during the fourth annual Fashion’s Night Out. It was the international editions of Vogue who had organized the animation of some…
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We have seen it before – the flash mob: A concept where dancers dressed like random people all of a sudden transform a public space into a spectacular dance-show… and the fashion MOB?
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Friday we were a small group of people going to David Lynch´s fancy nightclub in Paris: Silencio. “Silencio” opened the doors for the first time in October 2011, and is a private member’s club for…
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Monica has recently moved to Paris, and has already been featured at a vogue-photographers blog. Read more about her here…
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Last week I met the adorable Venezuelan woman, Oriana Matthies. Oriana has been traveling around the world for a couple of years in order to gather inspiration for her necklaces and advance within the world…
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Are you fan of special cocktails, paradisiacal gardens and wellness? The Bar Vendome at the Ritz Hotel in Paris provides the perfect opportunity to experience it all. Unfortunately, this have closed down on the 30th…
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Whether you are in Paris for business or pleasure the bar in top of Hotel Concorde Lafayette is absolutely worth visiting – without a doubt a good starting point if you wish to explore the luxurious…
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At 9am last Monday morning, I arrived at a narrow, romantic bridge in Paris, Pont des arts. The scenic bridge was the location for a typical photo shoot for the Russian magazine, called Rendez-vous. I would…
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Backstage at the Georgio Armani Privé Haute Couture show I met several photographers. One of them was Pari Dukovic; a man with a friendly attitude and a great talent! While working as professional photographer, he has…
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Today I met a friend of mine, Gabrielle Jones, for a cup of coffee in one of Paris´ great coffee shops. Gabrielle was voted French champions in dessert 2006. She told me about her way…
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Yesterday I met the very talented and recognized designer Tzuri Gueta at his atelier in Paris, and talked to him about his work. Tzuri has invented a unique technique, never seen before, where he combines…
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Tuesday 4th of July 2012 Valentino opened the doors to the impressive Hotel Salomon de Rothschild. That is where the catwalk would take place this season. Backstage I had a look at the inspiration board …and…
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We see all the great dresses during fashion week in Paris – but how often do we think about all the work lying behind it? In July 2012 I was backstage at Giorgio Armani just before the show…
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Wednesday night, after the last fashion show, I met one of my good friends for dinner at Hotel Costes. He supplies fabrics for Chanel, Dior and Giambathsia Walli (the designer for Max Mara and Montclair)….
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This season Chanel had kept it small, and only invited very important people to the show. I hadn´t got an invitation, so I stayed outside, and saw some pretty cool outfits instead.
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On Monday 2 July, the new Haute Couture collection 2013 of Alexis Mabille, was shown in Paris. It happened at Hotel Shangri-La – 10 avenue d’Iena, Paris 16e. I was seated on first row, and from…
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Monday 2th of July 2012, Iris Van Herpen opened the doors, to an extraordinary futuristic collection that will take you into space. After the show I talked to her about her success
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Tonight, Sunday 1st July 2012, Versace started Paris fashion week with a bang of an Haute Couture show. The show took place at one of Paris’ most famous hotels, Ritz, located at Place Vendome in Paris….
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I took my camera, and captured the moment! I had reached the phone box just in time… amazing to stand in there, and see how people would try to escape the rain…some would simply surrender,…
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During men fashion week I went to see Jean Paul Gaultier’s collection 2013! I went through the Parisian metro, until I finely reached line 9: The line that would take me to Rue Saint Martin…
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The well-known bag-designer Jerome Dreyfuss (also married to Isabel Marant) are opening up a new store in Paris, due to his great success during 10 years with the first store. That was the occasion for the opening-event yesterday;…
Read moreThere are lots of different ways to get through the cosmopolitan. Transport-opportunities are many. Metro is easy, but if you want to enjoy the city, and fell like having a bit more sophisticated lifestyle, and…
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Paul Bocuses Brasserie Paul Bocuse is considered one of the finest cooks of the 20th century. He created the first worldwide competition of cuisine, “Bocuse d’Or” in 1987. The Bocuse d’Or has been regarded as…
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V.I.P INTERVIEW: with Djibril Pavadé – an actor During Karl Lagerfeld´s privat gathering, I talked to a great french actor; Djibril Pavadé, who has been playing in several french movies and commercials. Some french people would know…
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Tonight, 2.6.2012, people were gathered in a huge crowd outside of the Parisian nightclub L´Arc. The raison was simple. Kanye West; American musician, film director and fashion designer, had chosen to throw his after show…
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V.I.P INTERVIEW, NIGHTCLUB DE LUXE: After party with Metallica in Paris! People have lots of reasons for coming to Paris! For Metallica, the concert at “Stade de France,” the 12.05.2012, was their main reason this…
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GREAT BARS: Where do people go after the fashion show? Some rich and luxurious fashion-people chose the cosy Hotel Costes in Paris, while others go to the chic W-hotel. Both places are fantastic, but different in style. Tonight I went…
Read moreFASHION SHOW: Chanel stands strong as kryptonite When Paris Fashion Week begins, a whole new world unfold; A world of new-composite colors, of fancy decorations and glamour. The invited are let into a closed universe…
Read moreFASHION SHOW, GLAMOROUS PEOPLE: James Goldstein attended Yudashkins fashionshow The Russian fashion designer Valentin Yudashkin showed his latest prêt-á-porter collection March 5, 2012 in the Imperial Suite of the WESTIN Hotel in Paris. I was…
Read moreAFTER SHOW PARTY: Karl Lagerfelds presents the new Hogan Lagerfeld had invited friends and important people over for a special gathering, to present the new Hogan collection 2012/13 in Paris. I was there to tell you…
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Shoes are not just shoes! A woman’s right to shoes! What is it that will make a woman stop for a second or even hours, in front of the window store, in order to study some shoes?…
Read moreFASHION SHOW, HISTORY: John Galliano´s fashionshow 2010 During fashion week in Paris, October 2010, the Galliano fashion-show was definitely among the most flamboyant; A theater-world not to miss out on. I wondered how he had…
Read moreIn the straw with CHANEL Once again it was time for fashion week in Paris. A media feast without equal. Especially at the famous Chanel fashion show, where journalists, reporters and celebrities from all over…
Read moreBackstage, at the Paul & Joe fashionshow Once again Paul & Joe showed an amazing collection in Paris oct. 09. A collection sparkling of sophisticated elegance, and femininity. I went back stage, to give you…
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Dinner at Hotel Costes Hotel Costes is one of the jet-set places in Paris. The atmosphere is luxurious and warm…and almost for sure that this is where you find a great part of the fashionshow-guests after…
Read moreA VISIT AT KENZO’S PRESS OFFICE Today I visited Kenzo’s press office in Paris, in order to show you the lastest winter collection 2009/10. It also turned out to be an unforgettable meeting with the traveller and the Russian girl’s unfulfilled love…
Read moreStuck in elevator with fashion photographer There are moments when you realize just HOW important a job can be. If you want to be the best fashion photographer, not only do you need great talent,…
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Where does Karl Lagerfeld find his inspiration for the Chanel collection? July 2009 Karl Lagerfeld opened the doors to a fantastic haute couture Chanel show. A show appearing nothing less than gigantesque and creatively surprising compared…
Read moreGrab the atmosphere from after the Chanel fashionshow If you are going to throw a glamorous and fashionable party for your friends, why not get inspired by the chick Chanel aftershow atmosphere then? Here is the recipe. Perhaps you´ll…
Read moreDoes the fashionshow-guests show the way? Sometimes the new trends are to be found amongst the guests attending the big fashion shows. That’s why I took a close-up look at the people standing around me…
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Should men wear Tube Tops? Summer fashion 2010 has now officially been revealed in Paris. Men’s collections were put into the spotlight on the catwalk July 2009, and it was definitely worth attending. One of the…
Read moreFASHION SHOW: J.C. de Castelbajacs catwalk 2009 I thought that all good times with the Muppet Show was long gone, until I saw them again in march 2009, in the form of a haute couture collection theme! Apparently they had found…
Read morePress-day with PR-Agency This week, the worldwide leading fashion public relation agency, invited top journalists over for press-day. The agency which is located in both Paris and New York, presented today the newest collections of;…
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