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"Luxe, Calme et Volupté"

Fabian Baron

The inimitable creative director is showing for the first time in Paris. After stints as DA of Italian Vogue, Interview, Harper’s Bazaar, Baron is now art director of French Vogue. And when not art directing some of the world’s top fashion houses – Balenciaga, Burberry and Calvin Klein to name a few – or designing furniture for Capellini, Baron is also an accomplished artist. His drawings are graphic and stylish; seek out a selection of his personal work at Colette until 30 Dec. To mark the event, Baron has produced a limited edition of three candles with the master perfumer Alberto Morillas, the nose behind iconic scent CK One. As is to be expected, the packaging is slick and the heady scent will no doubt permeate every fashionable establishment worthy of casa Vogue.

Climate T-shirts at Colette

If you haven’t had your fill of celebrity endorsed, signed or designed goods then get your purse out as they’ve done it again… en masse! Individually designed and signed t-shirts by the likes of Helena Christensen, Marc Jacobs, Jade Jagger and of course Kate Moss (who squiggled some stars and an original ‘kate woz here’ on hers), are on sale at Colette with all net profits to go to Al Gore’s Climate Project. Made in collaboration with exclusive UK fashion label Buddhist Punk, each design is part of a limited edition of 500

Tom Ford ad by Terry Richardson

Tom Ford’s Midas touch continues into the world of perfumes with the launch of his first – aggressively heterosexual – perfume for men, with zesty notes of Tunisian orange, black pepper, tobacco, and Moroccan grapefruit. The bottle resembles the one Ford created for his best-selling women’s scent, Black Orchid. Adding to the buzz of this new launch is the provocative photo campaign shot by Terry Richardson. Visitors to the website must click past a 'sexually explicit' warning before viewing the campaign, which flashes porno-chic images of a naked woman toying with the iconic bottle.

CREED

This venerable, family-owned parfumerie has been crafting scents since 1760. A staunch traditionalist, Master Perfumer Olivier Creed selects the natural ingredients which are then hand mixed, macerated then filtered using a time-honoured infusion technique that has been abandoned by industrial manufacturers. Their handsomely packaged eaux de toilettes come in refined interpretations of classic unisex aromas: Juniper Berry, Royal English Leather, Mandarin Grapefruit Zest, Imperial Sandalwood and the like. One of the most popular perfumes is Green Irish Tweed, a manly mixture of violet, verbena, and iris. Their range of toiletries, candles and scented oils make excellent cadeaux.
01.47.20.58.02.
38 av Pierre 1er de Serbie, Paris. 8th. M°George V.
www.parfumscreed.com

ETAT LIBRE D'ORANGE

‘Perfume is dead! Long live perfume!’ This new shrine to scent is its own kingdom. Nathalie Feisthauer, Antoine Lie, Antoine MaisonDieu (grandson of Camus and trained as a ‘nose’ by Jacques Chaubert, inventor of Chanel’s Cristalle) have launched an unusual collection of subversive signature scents for a new world order: ‘Secretions Magnifiques’, ‘Putain des Palaces’, ‘Jasmin et Cigarette’…. Each perfume has a quirky story attached, and although scents of bodily fluids, say, may not seem immediately attractive, the fragrances are definite growers. Despite the boutique’s rather ordinary mod-esque typography/ décor, the concept and scents are original and interesting. Fragrance dispersers are lined up along the rue des Archives for public appraisal. Inside, the boutique is tiny, black and minimal; a calm post-modern boudoir.
69 rue des Archives, 3rd. M°Rambuteau.
www.etatlibredorange.com/

LOUIS VUITTON

Revamped, re-launched and ready to rake in the cash... Louis Vuitton's flagship store on the Champs re-opened in October 2005 to major fanfare. Contemporary artists Olafur Eliasson and Vanessa Beecroft were roped in to redesigning the head-spinning interior. Enter Louis Vuitton world at your peril. More than a few Tokyo-ites have fainted upon crossing the heavily guarded mantel. Monogram yourself to within an inch of your life. The snooty staff will give you the once-over before deigning you worthy of attention. And have your passport ready – Asian LV fans have a two item purchase, max... (It’s common to be offered cash on the street outside to pick up extra items). Not a place to pop into in one’s lunch hour, the store is excruciatingly time-consuming if you actually want to buy something, but fun if you want to gawp at the car-crash LV phenomenon.
01.53.57.52.00.
101 av des Champs Elysées, plus branches. 8th. M°George V.
www.vuitton.com/

CHANEL

Everything in life is better when you’re dressed in Chanel. The thin and fabulous continue to flock to the monochrome boutiques for iconic reworked tweeds, gilt accessories and quilted bags. Vertiginous heels are a must, and skinny-skinny is definitely the order of the day. Karl Lagerfeld keeps coming up trumps for the more Paris-than-Paris brand. Find perfume, killer evening wear, all the hot accessories, the full range of sunglasses and a seriously monied Middle-Eastern clientele at the Avenue Montaigne boutique; Rue Cambon has more of an intimate Coco Chanel feel to it.
29 rue Cambon, 1st. M°Concorde.
+33 (0)1.42.86.28.00.
www.chanel.com/

QUIDAM DE REVEL

For a riot of first-class vintage, these twin boutiques cannot be missed. Luckily, they’re by appointment only, so hogging the racks is positively encouraged. Owned by a French couple (Philippe is an antiques dealer, Emmanuelle an art historian), the boutique reveals their flair for collecting unique and beautiful pieces from around the world. Everything here is for hire – typically, a wicked weekend away in Courrèges will set you back 180€, or you may find yourself wearing a leading lady’s Grès. Make an appointment, specify your needs, and a personalised selection will be put together for you. On our last visit we spotted quirky 30s evening dresses, show-stopping Dior couture and slinky YSL gowns. The accessories are particularly strong. Popular with cinema and advertising gurus, the Japanese fashion-hunters have the address on lock-down.
By appt. only. 01.42.71.37.07.
24/26 rue de Poitou, 3rd. M°St-Sébastien - Froissart.
www.quidam-de-revel.com/

MONTAIGNE MARKET

A favourite address for cash-rich, time-poor label lovers for whom zen is found inside the changing room of an Avenue Montaigne boutique. Hunky security guards usher you quietly into the white lacquered, bleached wood emporium, which is situated right next to the 8th’s main fashion players. Liliane Jossua and Alain Celhay have experience internationally as buyers, and the tourist-trap location serves them well. Their multi-brand boutique stocks Temperley, Proenza Schouler, Matthew Williamson, Luella and Zac Posen alongside Me&Ro jewellery and major Jacob&co watches. The pieces are well chosen with a leaning toward the elegant and noir.
01.42.56.58.58.
57 av Montaigne, Paris. 8th. M°Franklin D. Roosevelt.

REPETTO

The mythical Rue de la Paix boutique is newly renovated with ubiquitous Baccarat chandeliers and large dance studio mirrors. Jeté your way to classic demure style. Brigitte Bardot skipped through Paris in her ballet pumps, and Gainsbourg’s white Repetto lace-ups were as much part of his identity as cigarettes and St Germain. Created in 1947 by Rose Repetto for her dancer son, the soft ballet shoes are perfectly Parisian and available in a rainbow of colours. Even Comme des Garçons have created a model. The dance apparel and shoes are sweetly arranged in circles and the airy, luxe-bohemian vibe will bring out the prima ballerina in even the most leaden-legged of browsers.

22 rue de la Paix, 2nd. M°Opéra.
01.44.71.83.10.
www.repetto.com/

MENAGE A TROIS

Opened by 3 friends who spawned their creative collaboration when working together at the Hôtel Amour, our favourite Parisian hang-out, this new boutique combines a love for vintage, kitsch design and fashion. The trio have put together a killer cocktail of a boutique on an off-kilter street in the 9th arrondissement. Spiralled 70s carpet, black walls, leather surrounds, porcelain cheetahs and good/bad-taste mirror art give an idea of the fashion sense here. Lots of florals, heavily glitzed bat-wing tops, bold coloured leather, Argentinian strings, major sunglasses worthy of Nicole Richie and wild prints. And some of the clothes are for hire. A fun address to keep checking in with. The girls want to encourage a chatty, open vibe and we spotted one rather un-vintage boyfriend who didn’t look unhappy sitting on the retro sofa stroking the boutique dog.

9 rue Clauzel, 9th. M°St-Georges.
+33 (0)1.48.78.44.80.
www.menage-a-trois.fr/

LA LIBRAIRIE DE LA MODE

While your local newsagent should stock Vogue alongside its broadsheets, this new fashion bookshop offers a rather more pleasing array of cutting-edge international magazines, nestling comfortably alongside lookbooks detailing the latest trend forecasts for colour, material, design and style. And the self-proclaimed ‘professionals’ first choice’ offers an unbeatable information source for fashion designers and international chains with its tailor-made consulting services. Yet if you’re yawning at the passé thought of corporate-led trends, it also offers an unbeatable resource for fashion-forward amateurs interested in textiles, graphics, interiors, architecture and lifestyle design. With a specialisation in colour composition and surface design, expect only the best with industry-favourite Pantone providing the pleasingly complex colour-matching swatches to help you sort your russet from your rouge

22 rue Pierre-Lescot, 1st. M°Étienne Marcel.
+33 (0)1.40.13.81.50.
www.modeinfo.com/

SZTARCK

Think blast-from-the-past dressed-down casual à la Margot Tenenbaum sans the tiara. Delphine Sztackman’s space is filled with ravishing pieces from the 60s and 70s. There's a huge selection of furs, vintage jewellery, shift dresses, polos, and cocktail dresses.

4bis rue d’Uzès, 2nd. M°Grands Boulevards.
01.42.36.87.97.

COME ON EILEEN

In a discreet street in the 11th is this 3-floor vertical marketplace. One of the favorite haunts of designers and it-girls such as Lou Doillon and Kylie Minogue, it’s a treasure trove of clothes from all eras
16-18 rue des Taillandiers 11th. M°Bastille.
01.43.38.12.11.

FREE P'STAR

Three words: cheap and chic. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola are huge fans of this place. Rezam, who's been running the store for a decade, caters to vintage mavens and costume designers looking for bargains. Most of the pieces go for 5-20€ a pop
8 rue Ste Croix la Bretonnerie, 4th. M°Hôtel de Ville.
01.42.76.03.72.

GABRIELLE GEPPERT - Paris

Here, the past and the future meld into one. The elegant Palais-Royal boutique sells pieces from the 70s and 80s, carefully selected by the eponymous owner, who has a good eye for big baubles, groovy sunglasses and exquisite shoes
31 galerie Montpensier, 1st. M°Palais Royal.
01.42.61.53.52.

Vannina Vesperini

The prestigious 'Creator of the Year' at the Salon International de la Lingerie in 2004 wasn't enough to prove that Vannina Vesperini was back in business, then the opening of this new Paris boutique certainly is. Following the closure of her Right Bank store and the restructuring of her business, the company was relaunched in 2004 and now boasts swanky St Germain digs designed by Francois Murraciole. Vesperini has made a name for herself with her ‘Dessous-Dessus’ concept – making your lingerie a part of your outfit with underwear so chic it needn’t be covered up. Her winter collection dazzled the press with daring halter neck lace bras and coquettish silk hotpants, and more classic elegance in the form of shimmering dusty pink camisoles and corsets crying to be shown off

Didier Ludot

Every fashion week, Didier Ludot, the vintage specialist, gives a young designer the opportunity to display his work among those of the masters of haute couture sold in his famous Palais-Royal boutique. Last year was Zac Posen, and this year the honor goes to Alexis Mabille, stylist for the label Impasse 13 and Treizeor. Mabille, at just 28 years of age, has spent much of his professional career designing at Dior and is known as the king of the bow-tie. His signature couture accessory figures predominately in much of his prêt-a-porter collections, all of which carry a unisex tone that blend the dandy with the rock star. Felix Farrington, antiques and vintage expert, will lend his talents to the scenic display.

I have found another love!

Christie’s Great Estates, the award-winning magazine published quarterly, showcases international luxury real estate of distinction being offered for sale.

Penthouse at the Pierre Hotel - Manhattan

The penthouse located at The Pierre Hotel encompasses the top three floors. Spectacular 360-degree views of Manhattan are found in this incomparable property. This French chateau is located within one of the world's greatest five star hotels. The Pierre Hotel offers every conceivable service twenty-four hours a day. It is the triplex penthouse at The Pierre a residence that will forever remain without peer in Manhattan. As the New York Times said it is perhaps 'the best in the world'. It encompasses 16 grand rooms - including five master bedrooms...

The Milbank Mansion - New York

Following New York's residential rise after 1873 the earliest building along East 67th Street occurred in 1879 with the construction of Nos. 12 - 26 until by the year 1885 the entire block was built up with townhouses designed specifically for families of great wealth. Among its most prominent Victor Henry Rothschild (No. 6) and department store magnate Joseph B. Bloomingdale (No. 11).

Fifth Avenue Penthouse

A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire Manhattan's most magnificent penthouse duplex in one of Fifth Avenue's premiere white glove Prewar Cooperatives. This exceptional residence has been held privately by a prominent and philanthropic American Family for over 85 years and was designed and built to their exact specifications in 1925. It is offered as a limited and private listing for the first time since 1925. Majestically perched high above Central Park this extraordinary sixteen room duplex residence offers outstanding entertainment rooms of grand proportions with magnificent original detail. The residence enjoys outstanding light and impressive views through 40 windows spanning all four exposures. Breathtaking terraces with wonderful views surround the upper floor of the penthouse. Further details available on Christie's Estate http://www.brownharrisstevens.com/

Paris Fashion week - Hot spots- Ready to Wear September 29th-October 7th

Café Beaubourg and Café Marly are two of the best places for those looking to mingle with the uber-chic in Paris, just get a coffee and chill or reserve for dinner in any of the hip restaurants, make it no earlier than 10pm (Costes, Mathis, Caviar Kaspia, Fontaine de Mars…)
For the schedule http://modeaparis.com/va/collections/2008eppap/index.html

Gorgeous Bar Rafaelli strolling in Milan - Love her casual outfit!

Claudia Schiffer shopping in Milan at Via Monte Napoleone

Adorable earings by Loraine Schwartz worn by Marcia Cross at the Emmy Awards

What a cool ad!

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen continues to pimp her own line of sandals with shoes company Grendene, called Ipanema Gisele Bundchen. In the new ‘Porque a Terra é Azul’ ad campaign, Gisele “wears” a water dress.

Style icon Rachel Bilson - Always wearing cute outfits!

Sienna Miller in upcoming movie Hippie Hippie Shake

Love the hair!

Matthew and Dolce & Gabbana

Matthew McConaughey shoots a commercial on Castiglione St. in Paris on Tuesday for fashion house Dolce & Gabbana directed by French fashion photographer and music video director Jean-Baptiste Mondino.

Joseph's - Hollywood

Kick back in our airy Moroccan-style lounge and sip expertly-mixed cocktails to rare grooves.Jospeh's Café is located a quick second from Hollywood and Vine and offer a cushy Mediterranean escape for dining, happy hour, drinks and dancing. With a spacious outdoor patio, blue bar lounge and lavish dining area, you'll find an atmosphere rich of seduction and beautiful people like Brody Jenner.

Luciano Benetton' s yacht

For many billionaires living lavish is increasingly also meaning living green. The Independent profiles Luciano Benetton and his "green" yacht. Tribu, as shown here photographed by MonacoEye.com, is a 50-meter (164 feet) yacht which is the first private yacht to be awarded a "Green Star" certificate of environmental efficiency. The ship is designed for exploration, to be able to sail everywhere but also be comfortable because Benetton is planning an around the world voyage. The ship also has its luxurious side. The ship, designed by architect Piero Lissoni, is outfitted with Jacuzzis, marble floors, a grand piano and a gourmet kitchen.

For Magazine Addicts

Beside lingerie and clothes I am an addict for magazines. Some may say that I am a bit obsessive over magazines but I describe it as a collector of fine publications. It's the love for discovering new things that keeps me going. Robb Report's newest venture Vertical Living is a magazine that will satisfy your taste and curiosity for high rise and high luxury living. Vertical Living will cover "amazing architecture to ultra-pampering concierge services to spectacular design, interiors, technology and real estate on the market." The photography is breathtaking and the articles are informative. A magazine worth checking out.

Russia in the Black Sea

Perhaps taking a cue from the developers of the World in Dubai, Russian developers have announced that they are creating an artificial island in the shape of Russia in the Black Sea. Federation Island will be located off the coast of the future Olympic venue Sochi. The island, which will have marinas, artificial rivers and apartments and villas to house 25,000 is planned to be completed in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat is designing the project and it is expected to cast around $6.2 billion

Ferrari + Vertu = Truth

The latest phone from Vertu is the Vertu Ascenti Ferrari 60. The phone is titanium and covered in Ferrari leather. There are just 60 of the phones available and they sell for $25,000.

Mister and Mistress

British fashion designer Jasper Conran is launching a new duo of perfumes naughtily called Mister and Mistress

La Perla - Je t'aime

Sexy Italian lingerie brand La Perla will launch a new perfume in October of 2007 simply called J'Aime (I Love). The fragrance was created by perfumer Françoise Caron of Givaudan.

Comme des Garcon Fragrance

Comme des Garçons is going to launch a super exclusive "privé" concept luxury fragrance christened Luxe which includes Champaca and Patchouli

Bella - Los Angeles

Described as "Dolce junior meets Fred Segal," this indoor-outdoor eatery from restaurant-development phenomenon the Dolce Group (Dolce, Geisha House) features salads, pastas and Northern Italian entrees, many with Mediterranean accents. Designed by Gaucho Grill's David Maman to evoke an airy Roman attica, the cafe offers a much-needed midday alternative to the neighborhood's pizza-sub-burrito lineup. As the sun sets, attention turns toward light suppers and wine, served al fresco in a European-style garden courtyard.

Intermix goes LA

Ah, I heart L.A. A glimpse of the gist of NYC transplant Intermix's grand opening party this week where Brent Bolthouse was in the DJ Booth and it was jam packed with be-seensters like Lauren Conrad and her "Hills" minions, Bijou Phillips, Eve, Molly Sims and party crashers Rebecca Gayheart and Stacy Keibler to celebrate its Los Angeles debut.

Blowfish Sushi to Die For in LA

By word of mouth and glowing reviews, Blowfish Sushi to Die For has developed from a thriving restaurant in San Francisco to a growing concept with two other locations in San Jose and Los Angeles. Blowfish provides an exciting and unconventional environment that is hip, unique and inviting. The Restaurant's modern Tokyo design features innovative architectural and design elements. The atmosphere is further stimulated by upbeat ambient music experienced through a state of the art sound system, Japanese Animation streaming across multiple video screens and a collection of original Manga production cells. Blowfish Sushi is an eclectic sushi bar and restaurant that serves both modern and traditional sushi, sashimi, as well as salads, cooked appetizers and special desserts. The Asian fusion menu style emphasizes clean, pure healthy foods. Premium imported sakes and an original line of sake cocktails are featured in the restaurant's stunning liquor lounge. A sushi bar and lounge with attitude, Blowfish pairs rock 'n' roll with sushi and sashimi, all in a catchy location perfect for Saturday night

http://www.blowfishsushi.com/