Art meets Fashion

A few weeks ago, the squat, white structure, designed by the architect Zaha Hadid, took shape on a car park rooftop. Chanel Mobile Art - financed by the French luxury goods company - is irresistible. The exhibition in Hong Kong, the first stop of a two-year world tour, opened Feb. 27 and runs until April 5 and showcases the works of 20 international contemporary artists.
Chanel required all the artists to produce work inspired by the quilted handbag, the "2.55," for "February 1955" when it was designed by Coco Chanel.

Annick Goutal

The new trio of perfumes by Annick Goutal titled Les Orientalistes is inspired by the tradition of the Orientalist imagination.

Tocca at Butik in NYC

Helena Christensen hosted a party in celebration of the launch of the Tocca Vintage Collection at her specialty store, Butik, in the West Village. The collaboration between Tocca and Christensen isn't just a happy accident—it's a true meeting of some pretty stylish minds.

Bar Blanc - NYC

The Media and fashion people are all dining at the latest hotspot in NYC, Bar Blanc.
Bar Blanc
142, W 10th St bet Waverly Pl and Greenwich Ave

Erin Fetherston

Venus di Milo

Jasmine Al Fayed, the daughter of Mohammed Al Fayed (Egyptian billionaire and owner of Harrods) London glam rock design can be found at Paris at Montaigne Market, 57, Avenue Montaigne.

Restoration of the Monarchy

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, the daughter of French Vogue's Carine Roitfeld has recently became the face for the new denim line, Restoration of the Monarchy. www.restorationofthemonarchy.com.

Paul & Joe

Paul & Joe, 64/66, rue des Saints-Peres, 75007 Paris, +33 (0)1 42 22 47 01, www.paulandjoe.com
Sophie Albou proves there is something to be said for keeping it all in the family. Her label, Paul & Joe, is named after her sons and is run with the help of her husband and mother. I love this boutique in Paris with sweet floral wallpaper and shabby chic vanities exudes a cool boudoir femininity. Whether it's a kelly-green velvet blazer or that irresistible cable-knit cashmere, P&J designs evoke boarding school charm, but with a bit of an edge.

Marie Louise de Monterey

The Marais in Paris with its chic boutiques and smart second-hand shops—is the destination of choice for shoppers looking for something different and more personal. Marie Louise de Monterey, is a charming boutique of hand-picked vintage womenswear.

Yukiko

Yukiko 97, rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris, +33 (0)1 42 71 13 41, www.yukiko-paris.com

The tiny but alluringly romantic space is filled with just that, varied and unique treasures ranging from several pairs of sexy vintage '50s heels to a monogrammed Louis Vuitton Trunk.

Shine

Shine, 15, rue de Poitou, 75003 Paris, +33 (0)1 48 05 80 10
This boutique remains a growing roster of designers remains along with its spirit of feminine rock-chic.

From Paris with Vintage Love

Vintage clothes shopping in Paris can be a daunting proposition, with many a pricey outpost dedicated to those in the market for a nicely aged Kelly bag or an Yves Saint Laurent trenchcoat. But vintage shops of all levels are multiplying around town, offering the opportunity to rummage through decades' worth of Parisian castoffs in hope of scoring a rare find. Here's a sampling of my favorite addresses in the ever-fashionable but still low-key Marais, for a dedicated vintage shopping spree the next time you're in the neighborhood. One of my favoutie vintage spots is found at 97 Rue vielle du temple. For vintage and designer sunglasses head to Mode de Vue 53, Rue Turenne.

Esprit Vinyle, 57, Rue de Saintonge 75003 Paris, France 01 42 71 55 95
At Esprit Vinyle on rue de Saintonge, you can find new clothing, jewelry, and accessories, plus a selection of vintage shoes, boots, bags, and clothes including labels like Chloé, Isabel Marant, Christophe Lemaire,… and Vanessa Bruno. The boutique prides itself on selling designer jewelry made exclusively in Parisian ateliers.

Quidam de Revel, 26, Rue Poitou 75003 Paris, France 01 42 71 53 60
An appointment-only vintage boutique in two adjacent storefronts on the rue de Poitou, Le Quidam de Revel sells and rents a mix of haute couture and ready to wear clothing, plus jewelry, handbags, luggage, and objects… from the 1920s to the 1970s. Here you can find names like Cardin, Dior, Lanvin, and Pucci, plus a mix of 18th-century and Modernist jewelry.

Freepstar: The new kid on the block is the best bang for your buck. Good vintage purses (lot’s of clutches as of late) and Kate Moss style vests, avoid at all costs Saturday and Sunday. The name is well-known in the Marais as this is the second location. The original location is 8, rue Saint Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004.
66 rue de la Verrerie
75004 Paris

Vintage Spots - NYC

A very interesting little vintage shop in New York called Narnia that can be hard to find if you don't know where it is with some great pieces.
161 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10079

The new GLS Boutique is located at 29 Ludlow Street. The boutique houses vintage shoes ranging from the early 1930’s to the early 1990’s from sizes 41/2 to 12. The shop carries shoes in assorted colors and a wide variety of fun styles that allure shoe connoisseurs to the collection. GLS carries vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Maud Frizon, and Charles Jourdan, to name a few designer favorites.
Girls Love Shoes
29 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002
917.250.3268

New York Vintageis the ultimate source for the finest in designer and couture vintage clothing and accessories.

117 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10001
Between 6 th and 7th Avenues

Kate Moss by Heidi Slimane

Dolls

Another addition to NoMa (Northern Marais), this dense new multibrand store proposes a cutting-edge selection of labels including Citizens of Humanity, By Malene Birger, Sass & Bide, jewellery by Louise Gos and shoes from Les Tropéziennes or Miami designers Alejandra Ingelmo. The store has an ecological bent, too: the fit-out was designed using only ecological materials.
56 rue de Saintonge, 3rd. M°Filles du Calvaire.

Getting a little tipsy at a Champagne Bar in Paris

Flute is a new Champagne bar, a spin-off of two very successful branches in New York. The centerpiece of the room is an eye-catching blown-glass chandelier resembling Champagne bubbles designed by Patrick Jouin. The impressive menu has over 100 selections of Champagne, specializing in small, boutique vineyards, with prices ranging from a modest 50 euros up to 2,000 euros per bottle. There are 20 vintages available by the glass. The place is mostly crowded after work from 7PM- 9PM and it is also available for private functions and tastings.

Flute
19 rue de L’Etoile,17th arr.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 5PM-2AM
Tel. 01 45 72 19 14
Metro: Etoile
www.flutebar.com

Nuits Blanches à Paris

A new Paris city guide has been released and should delight those of you who can not help going out at night. It is called "Nuits Blanches à Paris" (Sleepless in Paris) and suggests bars to go to have a last drink when all the other places are already closed, where to eat at 4 in the morning

Fauchon - Place de la Madeleine

Le 66

Le 66 Champs Elysees is a 1200m² multi-brand store on four platforms at number 66 of the Champs Elysees, containing a wide range of labels for men and women, along with the very latest accessories. On the ground floor,an international bookshop for art books and magazines.

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Cool Restaurants Dubai

This stimulating world hub contains a multitude of innovative restaurants, whose décor blends futuristic elements with influences from all around the globe. This lively dining metropolis boasts an array of hip restaurants unparalleled anywhere else. Restaurant design is pushed to the very limits, with a multitude of eye-catching themes and motifs.

Cool Hotels Italy

Italy is a byword for cutting-edge style. Italians do understand la dolce vita.

A Global Selection of Cool Eateries

These dining hotspots are distinguished by fine culinary craft and their unique conceptions of the dining experience. Lighting, materials, and space all play a part. Most of all, such cool eateries create a sense of occasion—making diners feel special.

Luxury Private Gardens

Veritable treasure troves of intriguing plants and architectural details, these exceptional gardens from around the world define the highest standards of horticultural excellence.

Ricky Lauren

Inspired by the colors, flavors, and life at her Colorado ranch, Ricky Lauren presents an epic and unprecedented tribute to the West, as both a great destination and a state of mind.

Venice

This book about Venice´is a personal and very lively inside view of Venice by bon vivant, art historian, author, musician, and world traveler Alexis Gregory. Enjoy both the high society and the great richness of art and architecture of Venice.

Racing Style

Packaged in a genuine rubber slipcase to add the feel, touch, and smell of an authentic racetrack. Love this book!

Be My Guest

With fifteen special events captured on film by the celebrated photographer Jessica Craig-Martin, Be my guest is a detailed, original and practical guide to building a successful theme party written by renowned party-giver Rena Sindi. Invitations, table settings, recipes, cocktails, decorations, music—this book will show you how to make your parties unforgettable.

Designer Homes

Here's a great new book that peaks into the homes of some of the most talented fashion designers. Dressing the Home: The Private Spaces of Top Fashion Designers by Marie Bariller and photographs by Guillaume de Laubier.

Work of Art

I love everything that Julian Schnabel's amazing creativity produces! Gramercy Park Hotel, the fire place at the Rose bar, a pink palazzo on top of an old factory in New York does. Schnabel says he was influenced by a visit he took to the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua Italy and the Giotto frescoes inside but also by American architects Addison Mizner and Stanford White which is why there are Moorish, Turkish and Venetian motifs throughout.
The building houses five residences including his own which is the perfect backdrop for not only Schnabel's own art but his amazing collection of art by Luigi Ontani, Francis Picabia, Cy Twombly, and Man Ray.In the basement of the building is the swimming pool, a very rare occurance in New York

Lauren Davis in Vogue

If you live in New York or follow the society pages, then you'll know how obsessed everyone has been over the photos of Lauren Davis's recent wedding to Andres Santo Domingo in Colombia. Vogue has published the exclusive photos by Arthur Elgot in the March 2008 issue. It was a lavish affair and her couture dress designed by Olivier Theyskens and embroidered by Lesage was magnificent.

Tinsley Mortimer's new apartment in NYC

I really like Tinsley Mortimer's new apartment in Upper East Side.

A Flair for Living

I'm looking forward to the May release of the new Charlotte Moss Book "A Flair For Living".

Dior Spring 2008

Apartment Therapy

BellJar is the cutest boutique in San Francisco. The boutique features beautiful clothes from favorite fashion lines like Jovovich-Hawk and Mike & Chris.

Nylon Cover

After coming together for the Spring Chloe perfume ads, Anja Rubik, Chloe Sevigny, and Clemence Poesy reunite once more for the April 2008 cover of Nylon's Beauty Issue.

Marie Antoinette at the Grand Palais in Paris

"Marie Antoinette," at the Grand Palais (until 30 June) is a dramatic and visually lush exhibition. An early manifestation of celebrity status is shown in the overwhelming number of images of her French royal life.

Living the life in the capital of class - New Paris Interiors

The city of light is a place of persistent beauty, from the Tuileries gardens to the banks of the Seine to the heights of Montmartre. But the restrained palette of beige and stone painted by the city’s noble architecture may leave one wondering if Parisians are color-impaired. Fear not—for this new volume of Paris Interiors, Angelika Taschen has brought together a selection of apartments so astonishing, so surprising, and so inspiring. Architect India Mahdavi, French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, auctioneer Simon de Pury, shoemaker Christian Louboutin, gallerists Philippe Jousse and Didier and Cleménce Krzentowski, fashion designer Rick Owens, and many more of the city’s most interesting personalities have opened their doors for this breathtaking collection of resplendent Parisian homes

Michelangelo, Vasari, and Their Contemporaries

The Morgan Library & Museum in New York has an extraordinary exhibition that runs until April 27.Seventy-nine masterpieces of Renaissance drawing are on view in 'Michelangelo, Vasari, and Their Contemporaries: Drawings from the Uffizi'. This exhibition presents a survey of Florentine draftsmanship of the sixteenth century from Michelangelo and Pontormo to Vasari and the mannerists such as Bronzino and Alessandro Allori. Drawings by artists who worked on the frescoes, paintings, tapestries, and other decorative work that embellished the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, initially the town hall and then home to the Medici dukes, are the main focus of the exhibition. Taschen has a new book that show Michelangelo’s complete works.

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady was created by Washington Tremlett, a legendary shirt-making company established in 1870, to pay homage to G.B.Shaw’s flower girl turned into an exquisite lady, the fragrance has gracefulness and elegance that are almost out of this age. Soft rose note, enriched by amber and delicately sweetened by mandarin and orange.

Amoureuse

Sublimely feminine, exquisitely heady, gracefully languid, Amoureuse is a bombshell, a charmer, a striking beauty from its piquantly-fruity top notes of tangerine and cardamom to the white floral harmony of the heart accord with its beguiling aromas of jasmine, ginger lily and tuberose, to the warm, indolent base of honey and soft woods.