An opportunity to get to know this intellectual, actress, author of a children’s book, a podcast and new Chanel ambassador. Whatever the field, her projects have earned her a flurry of awards. That morning, she woke up in London. But tomorrow, it could be New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Paris or Nairobi. Although her […]
“There are a lot of preconceived ideas about jewelry”.
Jewelry is more than just a personal treasure; it reveals our society. Today’s haute joaillerie collections bear witness to a sure taste for beautiful gems and design. Jewelry is an attribute of power. It is exclusively feminine. Diamonds are eternal. Sapphires are blue… The École des arts joailliers, which has taken on the clichés surrounding […]
at the Louvre, the history of beauty in art
Thanks to the support of the L’Oréal group, the Louvre is now offering visitors a fascinating tour of the representations of beauty, its rituals and aesthetic canons, as well as its social functions through the ages and across cultures. “ By increasing the precision of our mirrors, the Venetian master glassmakers probably didn’t realize the […]
why are the Bleus so obsessed with fashion?
SURVEY – Over the last few years, every time the French national team arrives at the training center, there has been comment and controversy about the looks of the players, from Jules Koundé to Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappé. Here’s the lowdown. What does a footballer wear? If you’ve been living in a cave or […]
Tennis bracelets, the little black dress of jewelry
The diamond river, with its nickname inspired by champion Chris Evert, is back on every woman, in every size and at every price. New York, US Open qualifying, 1978, the match is interrupted. Chris Evert, starlet with Farrah Fawcett hairdo, in her lace dress. so short as to reveal a frilly bloomer, rakes the backcourt […]
Elie Saab, a thousand dresses and a night in Riyadh
By staging an extraordinary show in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, featuring Céline Dion and Jennifer Lopez, the Lebanese couturier celebrates 45 years of creation in scintillating fashion. An explosion of joy is a firewall to the darkness of the world world. Elie Saab is convinced of this. ” Beauty knows no […]
Three new Universal Genève Polerouter SAS models unveiled 70 years after the first flight over the North Pole
Pending its relaunch in 2026, the watch couturier revisits Gérald Genta’s first successful creation. It was another time. The time when airliners first flew over the North Pole. On November 15, 1954, the inaugural flight of SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) began to shrink the size of our planet, reducing the journey by 2,600 kilometers. Transpolar […]
The little black dress, a surprise remedy in times of crisis
At the time of its creation, the little black dress was an (almost) miracle cure for the crisis and aesthetic excesses of the 1920s. A century later, the “little black dress” is making a comeback, aided by economic tensions, a tiredness of extravagant fashion and social networking logos. Here’s how. You could write a book […]
Grand Seiko, the poetry of the moment
The brand unveils two watches inspired by nature, reserved for Europe. Pure examples of Japanese design and craftsmanship. Everything happens in a fraction of a second. Suddenly, a wave forms, adding a new dimension to the flat surface of water. A poetic moment now captured by the new SBGY040 watch from Grand Seikowith a deep […]
elegance from below
When they increasingly assert themselves as proof of singularity. Contrary to popular belief, examples sometimes come from below. Napoleon often judged his generals by the quality of this sartorial detail. The Emperor’s were always impeccable. A visit to the Mes Chaussettes Rouges boutique in Paris is a good way to find out. In their den […]