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THE CHIC WAY TO TRAVEL IN FRANCE
SECOND ISSUE / AUTUMN-WINTER 2015
PARIS
ISSUE
Haute Couture, High Jewellery,
High Gastronomy,
The Essence of French Style
NINE D’URSO
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15. EDITO - 17. THINKPIECE
19. GUESTS
20. OUT AND ABOUT
24. CAPITAL TIPS
26. INSPIRATION - 32. TRENDS
42. ATTITUDES
So Parisian, So Cool
With her sense of style, relaxed elegance
and art de vivre, the Parisienne still lives up
to her legend. Here are 20 easy-to-follow tips
to embrace the lifestyle on her home turf.
BY VALÉRIE DE SAINT-PIERRE
ILLUSTRATIONS JEAN ANDRÉ
46. COVER STORY
Nine d’Urso, Modern Heroine
In a special photo session, Inès de La Fressange’s eldest
daughter models the autumn/winter 2015 haute couture
stand-out pieces, and talks to virtuoso novelist Arthur
Dreyfus, who is charmed by her wit and style.
BY ARTHUR DREYFUS PHOTOGRAPHY ELLEN VON UNWERTH
STYLING NICOLE PICART
62. ICON
Léa Seydoux, The Mystery
She is the next James Bond Girl in Sam Mendes’ Spectre.
Talented, sensual and elusive, the Palme d’Or winner
embodies the very essence of French excellence.
BY RICHARD GIANORIO
PHOTOGRAPHY MATHIEU CÉSAR
STYLING DELPHINE PERROY
72. PORTRAIT
Benjamin Millepied, Free Variations
Since Benjamin Millepied took over as dance director
almost a year ago, the prestigious Opéra de Paris has been
given a new lease of life. The choreographer and former
New York City Ballet star talks about his French dream.
BY ÉLISABETH QUIN
PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN-BAPTISTE MONDINO
STYLING NICOLE PICART
80. PORTFOLIO
Style Gurus
Alexa Chung, Isabel Marant, Carine Roitfeld,
Karl Lagerfeld, Haider Ackermann – their look is their
signature, a way of making themselves recognisable
instantly. Over time, it has become part of their identity.
Caroline de Maigret, the “ideal Parisienne”, lists her top
five fashion icons.
INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLINE DE MAIGRET
86. ESSENTIALS
Dream Jewels
Golden laces, lacquer mosaics, baton-cut diamonds and
feathers paired with emeralds... Jewels in the crown of
modern craftmanship and high-jewellery design.
PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE MANDEREAU STYLING SOPHIE VIGIÉ
VISUAL ARTIST NICOLAS D’OLCE
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Nine d’Urso (Marilyn Agency):
apron-dress in velvet and black
leather, white jersey leotard
with sailor-striped sleeves, cap
and clogs, Gaultier Paris.
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98. STYLE
Winter Garden
Flowers blossom in this season’s collections, bringing
a bohemian touch to flippy skirts and bootcut trousers.
Get ready for neo flower power.
PHOTOGRAPHY MADS & MAGNUS STYLING VÉRONIQUE CARRÉ
CALLIGRAPHY NICOLAS OUCHENIR
108. STYLE
Art Matters
Studded and embroidered leathers, refined finishes,
fur patchworks, metallic pythons... Bags and shoes are
party animals that love to stand out from the crowd.
PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN-NOËL LEBLANC-BONTEMPS
STYLING VÉRONIQUE CARRÉ
118. BEAUTY
Beauty and the Best
Top products, incredible palettes, surprising lacquers
and exquisite fragrances with an haute couture feel,
expert advice, all about beauty news.
BY PAULINE CASTELLANI, CÉCILE GUERRIER,
MARION LOUIS AND BRIGITTE PAPIN
PHOTOGRAPHY KARINA TWISS
STYLING JULIE GILLET
128. ART DE VIVRE
Star Chefs’ New Hot Spots
Yannick Alléno, Adeline Grattard and Chi Wa Chan,
Jean-François Piège, Guy Savoy, Sylvestre Wahid –
five excessively talented Michelin winners present
their new Paris restaurants.
BY MARIE-CATHERINE DE LA ROCHE
PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID COULON
ILLUSTRATIONS FAARO STUDIO
134. INTERIORS
Wall to Wall Parisian Chic
A guided tour of one of international architect
Pierre Yovanovitch’s major Paris projects with the master
himself. A lesson in exquisite design and style.
BY FÉLICIA DU ROURET
PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICE DE GRANDRY
140. NOTEBOOK
Essential Paris
An exclusive guide to the French capital’s best addresses:
where to shop, eat, drink and have fun.
Enjoy the city and its trendiest spots.
BY CLAUDINE HESSE,
LAURENCE MOUILLEFARINE, VALENTIN PORTIER
ILLUSTRATIONS VERONICA DALL’ANTONIA
152. ADDRESSES
154. VICE-VERSA
When...
A member of the French Academy
comments on a sceptical French expression.
BY MARC LAMBRON
ILLUSTRATION ANTOINE CORBINEAU
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EDITO
WHEN FASHION
MEETS ART
We tend to think of art and fashion as a young couple. However, taking a closer look
at the history of clothing, it seems that the predecessors of today’s fashion designers were
already inspired by artists of their time. Gabrielle Chanel, the most modern woman of the past
century, was familiar with Stravinsky, Cocteau and Picasso, and she never concealed the
influence of great artistic trends on her creations – quite the opposite. Artists have long kept
their distance from fashion but, over the past ten years, the number of joint projects has
increased. Fashion exhibitions (McQueen, Lanvin and Gaultier, to name but a few) have been
major attractions for the museums in question. The best-known artists have even turned into
brand names whose value is tied to market fluctuations, just like shares on the Dow Jones
index. In the meantime, fashion shows have become more and more like live performances.
Brands and galleries speak the same language. In fashion as in art, we go to see a “collection”,
we note its “sources of inspiration”, then rush to buy the “unique pieces”.
But in the end, if fashion and art get along so well today, it’s probably because their respective
creators have but one goal: to inspire us and appeal to our sense of aesthetics. And to make
visible what our eyes cannot see. “If you could say it in words, there would be no reason to
paint.” This is how American artist Edward Hopper, the master of back-lighting and filmic
atmospheres, used to explain his paintings. Karl Lagerfeld, too, often says that he “dreams”
each of his collections. So, yes, we can enter a gallery as easily as a boutique, and feel a
dreamlike quality in the flow of a dress. We just need to keep our eyes wide open.
BY ANNE-FLORENCE SCHMITT, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
ILLUSTRATION BY MARC-ANTOINE COULON
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THINKPIECE
OUR DEEPEST
SECRET IS
THERE FOR
ALL TO SEE
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othing could be more superficial than considering
beauty and the essential to be opposites. Anyone
who reduces beauty to a futile passion that distracts
us from what is essential in life can never have
experienced what it’s like to be with others. Contemplate a woman putting on her make-up; there she is, looking
to bring out a side of herself that she didn’t know she had up till
now. Take the same woman as she changes her lipstick and there
transpires a part of her that she didn’t want to see or that she didn’t
want to be seen by others. It’s a new colour on her lips, a darker
shade, and something jumps out: little by little, she becomes who
she is. “Form is what is visible on the surface,” wrote Victor Hugo.
Our appearance is determined by our depth, the depth that’s visible. And just to be clear, we’re not talking about women who
automatically put on the same social mask everyday, unquestioningly, without ever taking a close look at themselves. No,
we’re talking about women who play, who play at making themselves look beautiful, or at scaring themselves; they play a role.
Lipstick in hand, facing the mirror, they play at becoming; they
play, and yet that’s when they’re at their most genuine. I would
even go as far as to say that they are looking for aesthetic pleasure.
They want to find themselves beautiful in a Baudelairian sense,
whereby “beauty is always bizarre”. They want to feel different,
seductive, interesting, they want to surprise themselves, they’re
trying to find themselves and they’ve got it right by inviting in a
little turmoil; it really is on the outside that our depth can be deciphered. Artists know better than anyone that a surface is never
pure, never simple but full of substance. They know that shaping
is never a merely formal affair. It’s an indicator to our interiority,
with its rich and complex nature that gives it a form, making us
aware of its depth. “Superficial in its depth,” wrote Nietzsche.
In a way, an artist working with materials in his or her workshop is like a woman putting make-up on. In both cases, the mind
looks for truth upon receiving the material. Without embellishment , without a care for the aesthetic, the mind would not be able
to confront its own enigma, remaining a stranger to itself. The
search for beauty is therefore anything but superficial. The first
humans needed to give a face or form to their gods in order to take
stock of what they believed in. And every culture has always
needed its artists to better understand itself. Can we imagine
Egypt without the Sphinx, Greece without its statues of Apollo,
Catholic Europe without its cathedrals and without Raphael’s
paintings? Can we imagine a mind without a body, a soul without
a face? Art is a need everywhere, and beauty a necessity. Art
serves to quench a thirst for beauty. I can already hear the objections – Camille Claudel would rectify her sculpture, Rembrandt
would touch-up his self-portrait, it’s not exactly the same as a
woman choosing between two lipsticks, it’s true. But they have
something in common: they dare to play with their appearance in
order to get closer to finding out who they really are.
BY CHARLES PÉPIN, PHILOSOPHER
AND AUTHOR IN 2015 OF LA JOIE (ALLARY EDITIONS)
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GUESTS
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED– JEAN-LUC HURE/MADAME FIGARO –NICO/MADAME FIGARO – FE PINHEIRO
ELLEN VON UNWERTH
She has celebrated the sexiest icons
of our time, including Eva Mendes, Dita
von Teese, Monica Bellucci, Rihanna,
Beyoncé and Madonna. The former
assistant of a knife-thrower, Ellen von
Unwerth became a model and 80s icon
before establishing herself as a
photographer in the 90s with magazines
such as Interview, I-D, Vanity Fair, Vogue,
Harper’s Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan.
She has also published books, directed
films, music videos and advertising
campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Guess,
Diesel and Chanel. For Madame Figaro, she
points her lens at haute couture with her
unique blend of style and wit.
VERONICA DALL’ANTONIA
She sketches the world in water colour.
Her brush strokes have the strength and
the typical Swiss precision. Veronica
Dall’Antonia grew up in Lugano,
Switzerland, where she studied textile
design and visual communication. She
subsequently worked in Lausanne, then
spent six years in London. Today she
lives in Bordeaux, in southwestern
France. Prestigious publications have
called up on her sensitive and evocative
talent, like Glamour, Vanity Fair, Time Out,
The Sunday Telegraph and The Guardian. In
this issue, Veronica’s paintings, which
accompany our guide to what’s hot in
the French capital, reveal Paris’ soul.
JEAN-BAPTISTE MONDINO
His photography reveals his talent
as a storyteller, capturing
the essence of our time. Mondino
is the man behind Madonna, David
Bowie and Björk’s most noteworthy
videos. The legendary adverts
for Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior
and Chanel were by him too. He has
transformed advertising into an
aesthetic adventure, turning film stars
into fashion icons, such as Charlize
Theron, who sublimely embodies Dior’s
“J’adore” fragrance. For Madame Figaro,
Mondino photographs Benjamin
Millepied, choreographer and director
of the Paris Opéra. The result is ten pages
of utmost elegance.
CAROLINE DE MAIGRET
She lives near Pigalle, is always between
flights, knows France like the back
of her hand and succeeds in everything
she does. She studied literature at the
Sorbonne before moving to New York
and becoming a model. Until 2012,
she was Chanel’s brand ambassador,
and is now a Lancôme muse. When
she returned to France in 2006,
she became a music producer and
launched Bonus Tracks Records with
her partner. In 2014, she co-wrote How
To Be Parisian Wherever You Are, which
became an instant bestseller. For this
issue, she acts as a photojournalist,
shares her tips and favourite places in
Paris, and draws the portraits of five
international fashion icons.
NICOLAS OUCHENIR
He has created a signature for Miuccia
Prada, has been asked to write divorce
letters for others, even tattooed people
with his beautiful handwriting. Recently
he had a solo show at the prestigious
Colette concept store in Paris. After
graduating from business school, Nicolas
Ouchenir quickly realised he was not
suited to the world of finance. The Parisborn young man taught himself
calligraphy and has become a superstar
in the field, working for fashion houses,
individuals, even heads of state. For our
autumn/winter issue, he enhanced our
fashion spreads with his magical
interpretation of great French poets.
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OUT
AND ABOUT
OUR GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL
CULTURAL HAPPENINGS
IN PARIS THIS SEASON.
BY LAURENCE MOUILLEFARINE AND VALENTIN PORTIER
AUCTION
ARMAN, KLEIN,
CÉSAR AND OTHERS
Art critic Pierre Restany coined the expression
New Realism in 1960 to describe the work of
visual artists inspired by the consumer
society and everyday objects. With his wife,
artist Jojo Decock, he built an impressive
collection that will be auctioned off at
Drouot during the FIAC international art
fair. Works include some of Arman’s
“accumulations”, César’s “compressions”,
posters by Jacques Villeglé, and Restany’s
favourite, The Venus of Alexandria
by Yves Klein – all straight from the couple’s
flat in Montparnasse.
Collection Pierre et Jojo Restany, Les Nouveaux réalistes, Drouot, 24
October, 9, rue Drouot, Paris 9th, www.digard.com
The Venus of Alexandria by Yves Klein, 1962-1982.
PHOTOGRAPHY
WOMEN IN
THE SPOTLIGHT
The contribution of women to photography is a vast subject.
So vast, in fact, that two venues were needed to do it justice: the Musée de
l’Orangerie, which covers the period from 1839 (when the medium was
invented) to 1919; and the Musée d’Orsay, which looks at the years from
1920 to 1945. The exhibition includes famous photographs and lesserknown works by amateurs and professionals from France, the United
Kingdom, Germany, Hungary and the United States. A landmark event,
presenting a rich and diverse selection of works.
Who’s Afraid of Women Photographers? 14 October–24 January, Musée d’Orsay,
1, rue de la Légion-d’Honneur, Paris 7th, www.musee-orsay.fr,
and Musée de l’Orangerie, Place de la Concorde, Paris 8th,
www.musee-orangerie.fr
Woman With Flag by Tina Modotti, 1928.
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PRINTS
ANDY’S SHADOWS
Andy Warhol’s Shadows (1978-1979), a series of 102
screen prints in 17 colours stretching over 130 metres in
length, are coming to Europe for the first time, on loan
from the Dia Art Foundation in New York. The
exhibition explores the Pope of Pop’s taste for series
and includes his Self-Portraits, Brillo Boxes, Cows, Flowers
and Silver Clouds in an endless variety of colour schemes.
Warhol Unlimited, 2 October 2015–
7 February 2016, Musée d’Art Moderne
de la Ville de Paris, 11, avenue
du Président-Wilson, Paris 16th, www.mam.paris.fr/en
Shadows by Andy Warhol, 1978-1979.
FOLK ART
FOR THE LOVE
OF AMOUR
Amur (or Amour in French, meaning “love”) is the charming name of a river in far
eastern Siberia. This exhibition focuses on the artefacts left by the peoples
who lived in the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who hunted
and fished to survive. It is an opportunity to appreciate their skills in using
fish skins and birch bark to make dresses and accessories, and admire the
spiral decorations that adorn these fine works.
Esthétiques de l’Amour, Musée du Quai Branly, 37, quai Branly, Paris 7th,
3 November- 24 January 2016, www.quaibranly.fr/en
Richly decorated salmon-skin dress with stylised bear
and other animals on the back, early 20th century.
CHOREOGRAPHY
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED – MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY/THIERRY OLLIVER
DANCING QUEEN
Trisha Brown, the doyenne of dance
who made rooftops and streets her
testing grounds, wrote some of the most
beautiful chapters in the history of
American choreography. She looks back
on her 50-year career in four works to
be performed at Chaillot, opening with
Solos Olos (1976), followed by Sons of Gone
Fishin’ (1981) and closing with two more
recent pieces, Rogues (2011) and Present
Tense (2003). The Théâtre National de
Chaillot is hosting a day of workshops
and interviews with the Trisha Brown
Company on Saturday 7 November.
Quatre pièces , by Trisha Brown,
4–13 November,
Théâtre National de Chaillot,
1, place du Trocadéro, Paris 16th,
theatre-chaillot.fr/en
Present Tense by Trisha Brown, 2002.
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AUCTION
DESIGN:
THE DREAM COLLECTION
Imagine you suddenly fancied treating yourself to the twenty
most iconic pieces of French, Italian and Scandinavian design.
Artcurial has succeeded in bringing them together in a single
catalogue – no easy feat! Furniture and lighting by designers
such as Ron Arad, Finn Juhl, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
and Ettore Sottsass will be on display throughout the FIAC
international contemporary art fair.
Artcurial, auction to be held on 26 October, 7, Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, 8th,
www.artcurial.com
Suspended bookcase by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950.
BOOK
PANORAMA
OF PARIS
For more than 30 years, photographer
Nicolas Guilbert has been enthusiastically
wandering the streets of the French
capital, capturing poetic, unusual or
comical scenes. The clever layout of the
320 black-and-white and colour images
creates delightful interplays between them.
Paris Paradis, by Nicolas Guilbert, text by Antoine
de Caunes and Cécile Guilbert, Flammarion.
Tuileries Gardens,
by photographer Nicolas Guilbert.
MUSIC
In 20 years, the Pitchfork website has become
something of a bible in musical good taste. For indie
artists, a mention on the site is the Holy Grail, and,
for our hipster friends, knowing someone who’s got
a mention on Pitchfork is a badge of honour. This
event, held at the La Villette cultural centre, is a
must-see, hosting established artists (Beach House
and Deerhunter are headlining) as well as those
who’ll soon be the talk of the town, including Ariel
Pink, Rhye and Hudson Mohawke.
Pitchfork Music Festival, 29-31 October, Grande Halle de la Villette,
211, avenue Jean-Jaurès, Paris 19th, www.pitchforkmusicfestival.fr
The singer Natalie Prass will be
performing at the festival.
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HIPSTERS’ PARADISE
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CONTEMPORARY ART
IN PICASSO’S FOOTSTEPS
The Spanish master continues to inspire artists to this day. This exhibition,
which highlights the astonishing impact of his work on contemporary
creative output. Picasso’s paintings are shown opposite those of David
Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Georg
Baselitz, among others. The exhibition reveals how Pablo’s influence also
extends to cartoons and videos.
Picasso Mania, Grand Palais, 7 October–29 February, 3, avenue du Général-Eisenhower,
Paris 8th, www.grandpalais.fr
Harlequin by David Hockney, 1981.
From left to right:
dress by Sonia
Rykiel, 2008; dress
by Pierre Balmain,
1960; dress by
Elsa Schiaparelli,
1930.
BOOK
101 YEARS OF
FASHION
A chronicle of dresses by famous
designers over the years, this book
can be flicked through like a family
album. The images are accompanied by
a meditation on fashion and the passing
of time by novelist Arthur Dreyfus. The
graphics by Philippe Apeloig are
absolutely stunning.
101 robes, by Arthur Dreyfus, Flammarion.
SCULPTURE
THE NEW
MUSÉE RODIN
The master’s sculptures have at last returned to their
plinths at the Hôtel Biron, after a major three-year
refurbishment programme. This is the first time that
the Musée Rodin has been renovated since it opened
in 1919; its wooden floors were literally collapsing
under the weight of the works. The new layout
reflects the artist’s creative process, bringing his
original plaster casts to the fore. It also showcases
Rodin’s personal collections, revealing the artist’s
admiration for Van Gogh and Edvard Munch.
Musée Rodin, from 12 November, 79, rue de Varenne, Paris 7th,
www.musee-rodin.fr/en
Ève, by Auguste Rodin, 1881.
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CAPITAL TIPS
THE AUTHOR OF A BESTSELLING GUIDE*
TO PARISIENNE ATTITUDES LETS US INTO
THE SECRET OF HER FAVOURITE HAUNTS.
BY CAROLINE DE MAIGRET
ILLUSTRATIONS ALEKSI CAVAILLEZ
PASTEL BOUQUET
DEBEAULIEU
I barely know a third
of the species on display, but
I love the owner Pierre’s
craftsmanship. He puts together
each bouquet as if it were a
work of art, in which each
flower has its raison d’être.
30, rue Henri-Monnier, Paris 9th.
WORLD VISION
LE BAL
This venue hosts incredible
photography and video
exhibitions that offer
a trenchant perspective on
today’s world. Every show
here is an experience. What’s
more, the lovely café offers
a delicious menu of French
and British specialities.
6, impasse de la Défense, Paris 18th.
THE PERFECT
WARDROBE
VANESSA SEWARD
I was always a fan of the capsule
pieces Vanessa designed for
APC, so you can imagine my
excitement when I discovered
she was starting her own label!
At last the perfect wardrobe:
chic, timeless, very Parisian and
reasonably priced, with that
certain something that sets you
apart as a true woman of style.
10, rue d’Alger, Paris 1st.
JAPANESE TAPAS
ETHICAL TRAINERS
ITO
MIRACLE CURE
Booking is a must at Ito. I like to order
the tapas menu, leaving it to the chef to
guide me through his daily specials. The
food is inventive, fresh and delicious.
My favourite dishes are the grilled
chicken with yuzu, the mackerel in
miso and the ramen.
24, rue Pierre-Fontaine, Paris 8th.
I like to go on a four or five-day juice
detox just before Fashion Week. My
favourite here is Black Gold: a black
juice containing activated carbon that
acts like a sponge, absorbing toxins.
55, rue Charlot, Paris 3rd.
WILD & THE MOON JUICES
TWINS FOR PEACE
I love sneakers! Twins for Peace has
created simple, stylish trainers in
various fabrics that add some flair to
my outfits – I’m collecting them all.
For each pair sold, this ethical brand
offers one pair to a child in need.
5, rue Commines, Paris 4th.
*How to be Parisian Wherever you Are (Doubleday)
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INSPIRATION
I was delighted to be in a city
full of completely new
colours, and I agree with
Jean-Christophe Bailly who, in
his book Dépaysement: Voyages en
France (“Change of scenery: journeys in France”), evokes the
colour of oysters to describe Paris. I
met with people from all over the world.
I was 19 years old; it was so exciting to be
independant. I don’t want to sound nostalgic, but I really was in love with Paris. And
adding to my joy, I would see lovers
kissing everywhere in the street.
I also have to mention the people
that I met, especially the
friends who adopted me. At
the Beaux-Arts of Paris, we
talked about everything and
worked together. I really
started doing what I wanted when
I was in my third year at Jean-Luc
Vilmouth’s studio. At the same time as
working on my personal projects, I teamed
up with other young artists. Soon I felt the
need to present our art in a place that was
dedicated to this experience, and I founded
Paris Project Room in the Strasbourg
Saint-Denis area, before it became gentrified. This independent venue was also the
result of my meeting another artist, Simon
Boudvin. Together we would struggle like
all young artists to pay the rent.
ILLUSTRATION ALEXANDRA COMPAIN-TISSIER
Today, I want to work on French proverbs
like Heureux comme un poisson dans l’eau
(happy as a fish in water). I’m interested in
tance between the tongue and the palate, the ambiguity in the image and the mesthe space in the mouth created when pro- sage – a sign that I’m not through with the
nouncing Bonjour was something incredi- French language yet!”
hough French was my third ble to me. More room in the mouth was
language (after Korean and needed, it had to be rounder, more bloated,
SEULGI LEE was born in 1972 in South
English) when I studied fine it had to resound much more than the Korea. As an artist, she likes to play with the
arts at Sun-Hwa in Seoul, I didn’t speak a sounds I had been taught. To pronounce idea of reality, to mock the mass market and
word when I first arrived in Paris on 1 Feb- the French “r”, we would pretend to gar- the standardisation of goods. Her work is on
ruary 1992. I knew the structure of the lan- gle, like when you brush your teeth. A Bon- show as part of Korea Now at the Musée des
Arts Décoratifs of Paris from 19 September
guage, but I never dared utter a Bonjour or a jouR and that’s it, we’d cleaned our teeth.
2015 until 3 January 2016, and at Lille 3000
Monsieur because the pronunciation was so
Renaissance from 26 September 2015 until 17
different to what I had learned. The disJanuary 2016.
SEULGI
LEE
THIS KOREAN ARTIST FELL
IN LOVE WITH PARIS AT AN EARLY
AGE. HER WORK COMBINES
THE MARVELLOUS AND THE STRANGE
IN A STYLE REMINISCENT
OF JACQUES TATI’S FINEST FILMS.
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INSPIRATION
France has always been an inspiration for
me. Its culture is part of who I am, and the
perfect example of this was my Versailles
exhibition in 2012. My work is so intertwined with French culture that it
led me to doing a show that was
very different from the others.
The contrast between the Château de Versailles and my works
was a way of addressing the paradox between the past and the present, which is one of the more obvious
approaches, as well as women’s status in
contemporary society, national identity,
the antagonism between luxury and the
banal, handmade and industrial objects,
the private and the public sphere, pop culture and erudite culture.
Although many of my works are made of
common, everyday objects such as saucepans and plastic cutlery, these materials
are put together in a way that turns them
into luxury goods. They demonstrate that
you can create luxury using simple materials, because luxury is all about doing things
to high standards. This concept is what
made my works fit so well in the sophisticated Versailles setting. My only regret in
ILLUSTRATION ALEXANDRA COMPAIN-TISSIER
this wonderful experience was that I
couldn’t include the work A Noiva (the
bride, 2001-2005), a luxurious chandelier
later, in time for my father, who was a composed of 20,000 tampons, which was
photojournalist, to shoot the first Interna- very important to me.”
y relationship with France tional Workers’ Day – a holiday charged
began even before I was with meaning, especially for those who
JOANA VASCONCELOS was born in 1972.
born. During the dictator- believed in freedom and human rights.
Her sculptures and installations explore
ship in Portugal, my parents sought politi- However, my relationship with France did women’s role in society. She’s currently
cal exile in Paris, where I was born and not end there. We often travelled to Paris as showing her work at the Venice Biennale
stayed until I was two-and-a-half years we still had family there, and I studied at (Giardino dell’ Eden) until 22 November
2015, and will unveil a new piece at the FIAC
old. On 25 April 1974, the revolution finally the French school in Lisbon.
as part of the exhibition Genre idéal
put an end to the 41-year-long dictator(Ideal Gender), organised by Guerlain from
ship. We returned to Portugal four days
16 October until 13 November 2015.
JOANA
VASCONCELOS
BOTH SUBVERSIVE AND MONUMENTAL,
HER WORK CAUSED A STIR WHEN
IT WAS SHOWN AT THE CHÂTEAU
DE VERSAILLES. THE PORTUGUESE
ARTIST TALKS ABOUT HER INTIMATE
RELATIONSHIP WITH FRANCE.
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INSPIRATION
Zazie on the Métro. Queneau’s
eponymous novel proved to
be a great introduction to
French culture for the little
girl that I was, in awe of art,
who soon grew into a sassy
Parisian kid. From my school
years, I also remember Voltaire. After the failed 2011 revolution in Egypt, his words
resonate with me more than
ever: “Il faut cultiver son jardin”
(one must cultivate one’s garden).
For a whole century, my family
has been displaced by wars and
revolutions; like Candide, we
have wandered the world. My
whole family speaks French; it’s my
mother tongue. I always admired my
grandfather’s ability to simultaneously
watch Egyptian TV while practising his
tennis backhand with an old wooden
racket and listening to English news on a
small radio he held by his ear. To top it off,
he would perform a Russian folk song, Ochi
Chernye (Black Eyes), and tell me French
jokes. My father, like other Lebanese peoILLUSTRATION ALEXANDRA COMPAIN-TISSIER
ple of his generation who were born in
Egypt, was brought up in this multicultural
environment. But he always had a soft spot
for French culture, especially literature.
aving to hold my phone as
While my eyesight diminishes and the text
far away as possible from
my eyes reminds me of a was my first experience of art. Inside the messages on my phone get blurrier, my
story from my childhood. In 1975, when museum, monumental paintings adorned “black eyes” reflect a world of uncertainty.
the war broke out in Lebanon, my father the walls. I contemplated Monet’s Water Lil- And yet deep inside me, the lush gardens of
my childhood go on radiating light.”
put the whole family on a plane. While we ies, speechless. I was 7 years old.
hoped that the situation in Beirut would After the summer of 1975, the war continimprove by the time the school year ued in Lebanon, so we moved to Cairo and
started, we spent the summer in France. then to Paris, where I passed my Baccalau- LARA BALADI is known for her mixedMy mother and I visited the Musée de reate. My nickname was Zazie. Paris in the media works that encompass architecture,
installation, photography, collage, tapestry,
l’Orangerie in the Jardin des Tuileries. It 60s was a mix of innocence, humour, and perfume and sculpture. During the 2011
sharp political criticism, which provided Egyptian revolution and its aftermath, she
inspiration for my theatrical fantasy that is co-founded Tahrir Cinema and Radio Tahrir.
LARA
BALADI
HER FAMILY HAS ROAMED THE WORLD
IN SEARCH OF PEACE. THIS INTREPID
EGYPTIAN-LEBANESE ARTIST NOW LIVES
IN A POETIC UNIVERSE INHABITED
BY THE LIKES OF VOLTAIRE, RAYMOND
QUENEAU AND CLAUDE MONET.
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ATTITUDES
SO PARISIAN
SO COOL
THE PARISIENNE STILL LIVES UP TO HER LEGEND,
AND EXPERT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED TO MASTER HER SENSE
OF STYLE, RELAXED ELEGANCE AND ART DE VIVRE.
HERE ARE 20 EASY-TO-FOLLOW TIPS TO EMBRACE
THE LIFESTYLE ON HER HOME TURF.
NEVER ADMIT
TO GETTING A FULL
NIGHT’S SLEEP
Don’t accept compliments
on how well you look. If
someone dares to praise you,
simply reply “Oh, I’ve only slept
three hours in the past two
days”. The idea is to suggest
that the flush in your cheeks
is the result of a night of passion.
ANGLICISE YOUR FRENCH
Her conversation is peppered with anglicisms
and old-fashioned turns of phrase. The Parisienne
has a “lover”, is a fan of “feel-good” films
and texts “long time no see” to her friends. She also
loves throwing “-ings” in everywhere (“nightswapping”,
“regifting”, “jobbing”, etc.). She uses the more
sophisticated souliers instead of chaussures for “shoes”
and calls clothes habits (not vêtements). For her,
everything is petit (little), whether it’s putting
on a petit dinner (for 25 people) or giving a petit gift
(regardless of whether or not the present is extravagant).
BY VALÉRIE DE SAINT-PIERRE
ILLUSTRATIONS JEAN ANDRÉ
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ATTITUDES
PARISIANISE
YOUR ENVIRONMENT
MASTER THE
T-SHIRT TUCK
GO FOR
THE CALORIES
Never eat quinoa in public,
always saucisson and rillettes.
It’s distasteful to come across
as constantly watching
what you eat (or worse, your
weight). The best place to go?
The new Terroir Parisien bistro
on the Right Bank, headed up
by Yannick Alléno.
Terroir Parisien, 25, place de la
Bourse, Paris 2nd, +33 1 83 92 20 30,
www.yannick-alleno.com
The Parisienne has some
surprising skills, including
the famous “T-shirt tuck”,
worn loosely over the front
of her jeans. Her secret?
She tucks the hem into her
trousers and lifts her arms
for the perfect look – a small
example of French genius.
She’s also come up with an
entire theory on how to roll up
the sleeves of her white shirt.
Take a little piece of Paname
(Paris) with you when you leave
the city, whether it’s slipping
on a Belleville Hills T-shirt
(www.no-oneparis.com),
lighting a La Tournelle candle
in your hotel room
(www.astierdevillate.com)
or spraying on some “Oud
Vendôme” by perfumer Ex Nihilo
(www.ex-nihilo-paris.com).
PRETEND
YOU’D RATHER
BE ELSEWHERE
The true Parisienne goes
to the Paris Photo art fair,
which takes place on
12-15 November at the Grand
Palais, to tell everyone
that she’s dying to visit
the Lianzhou Photo Festival
in China, but unfortunately
won’t have the time.
STAY HIGH ON CAFFEINE
LEARN THE ART
OF NONCHALANCE
Don’t polish your shoes. The Parisienne prefers
to buff them on the stairway carpet of her Haussmann
apartment building. Above all, avoid giving
the impression that you’ve made an effort to dress up
or that you value your accessories, however
expensive they may be.
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French women drink a lot of coffee (according
to Daily Telegraph journalist Celia Walden, this could
be the secret of their slim figures) – with a cigarette
of course. They don’t mind their bad reputation,
as they like to be seen as rebels, although they
have recently traded the traditional espresso
in a café for beverages from coffee shops, most of
which can be found around the Canal Saint-Martin
or in South Pigalle. They’re never happier than
when their coffee is grown in Ethiopia, roasted
in Denmark and served by an Australian.
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ATTITUDES
COLLECT NOTEBOOKS
FOR LITERARY EFFECT
The Parisienne still writes a lot,
or at least she likes to collect pretty little
notebooks, like those by Papier Tigre
or La Compagnie du Kraft. She mainly
uses them to write lists that she never
ticks off. When she’s on a girls’ night out,
“listing the exes” is also great fun.
Papier Tigre, 5, rue des Filles-du-Calvaire, Paris 3rd,
+ 33 1 48 04 00 21, www.papiertigre.fr.
La Compagnie du Kraft, 12, rue Jacob, Paris 6th,
+33 1 46 34 38 48, www.lekraft.com
DON’T LOOK
IMPRESSED, EVER
When invited to the Marcel
Duchamp Prize gala dinner –
a super chic fringe event of the
FIAC – the Parisienne later
recalls that, although artist
Bertrand Lavier, who was sitting
next to her, seemed really
nice, the cabbage stuffed with
lobster was nothing special.
VANITY BE
THY NAME!
She secretly reads the
bestsellers devoted
to her and her way of life.
From How to be Parisian
Wherever You Are (Doubleday)
to You’re so French!
(La Martinière) and Parisian
Chic (Flammarion), she’s
really spoilt for choice. She
pretends not to take them
seriously but really revels in
the attention – everything
they say is so true!
DRINK WINE ONLY
The French are back into wine
bars, an 80s concept that
had been somewhat
overshadowed by a whole host
of Spanish and Basque
competitors. We adore 116,
a recent addition to the über
stylish restaurant Pages,
with its list of natural wines
(no added sulphites, a prerequisite
these days) and “produceoriented” dishes of only
the highest quality, plus a hint
of Japanese influence.
116 Pages, 2, rue Auguste-Vacquerie,
Paris 16th, +33 1 47 20 74 94.
FORGET ABOUT
SUPERMARKETS
CYCLE IN THE CITY
The true Parisienne has her own
personal take on the taxi vs Uber
debate. She rides an electric bike
(a blue Selve, www.o2feel.com)
or a scooter if she’s in a hurry.
Otherwise, she walks a lot –
her only exercise, she claims.
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Parisians have just rediscovered
the delights of delicatessens,
shopping for regional produce
from all over Europe in Causses
or the brand-new Maison
Plisson, both of which are also
great places for gifts. However,
their heart really lies with
the Grande Épicerie at the
Bon Marché department store.
Causses, 55, rue de Lorette, Paris 9th.
Maison Plisson, 93, boulevard
Beaumarchais, Paris 3rd.
Grande Épicerie du Bon Marché,
38, rue de Sèvres, Paris 7th.
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BE A SKI DIVA
The Parisienne claims that her
skiing days are over, when
in fact she’s already booked
her chalet in Val-d’Isère –
the one she’s been going back
to for the past decade – for next
year. The same goes for
her favourite 22-room hotel
in Oberlech, Austria. In short,
she’ll only go Courchevel
or Megève if she’s invited and,
even then, she might make
an excuse, pretending she’d
rather go cross-country skiing
in Akaslompolo, Finland
(“so much more magical”).
ATTITUDES
BAN FRENCH
MANICURES
The idea of a French manicure
only makes a Parisienne laugh.
Why on earth would anyone
give that name to something
so un-French? After a summer
of nude polishes on tanned hands,
she’s keeping her nails natural,
buffed and short.
EAT IN ALL
THE RIGHT PLACES
She knows who to kiss on both
cheeks, where and when
– for instance Jean de Loisy,
director of the Palais de Tokyo
contemporary art centre,
when she eats at Monsieur Bleu,
the centre’s restaurant.
20, avenue de New-York, Paris 16th,
+33 1 47 20 90 47,
www.monsieurbleu.com
HIRE A SECRET HELPER
A Parisienne doesn’t need a personal shopper because
she herself is the definition of style. However, she does
have a few tricks up her sleeve to avoid fashion blunders,
including a new service that allows her to try on designer
shoes at home. She selects the pairs she wants to try
from the website, and they are delivered within the hour.
The service is free, whether she buys them or not.
“Fantastique, don’t you think?” www.cabine.fr
TREAT JEANS AS A
DIPLOMATIC ISSUE
She will get hold of a pair
of Vanessa Seward jeans
at all costs. Having worked
for Azzaro and A.P.C.,
Vanessa is the embodiment
of Parisian chic. The launch
of her first collection
is causing a real stir, and
Les Parisiennes have been
fighting it out since July to get
their hands on the Holy Grail
– a pair of high-waisted,
flattering jeans, with the
wearer’s first name
embroidered in gold on
the pocket.
Vanessa Seward, 36, rue Madame,
Paris 6th, +33 1 44 39 87 87,
www.vanessaseward.com
GO FOR
A NON-SURGICAL
FACELIFT
She’s officially against
cosmetic surgery but loves
anything that can do
the job temporarily. When
the blur cream she would
never admit to using fails
her, she treats herself
to a Japanese Kobido
facial massage. This
so-called “natural facelift”
can be booked at the very
chic Tigre Yoga Club,
frequented by the likes
of Carine Roitfeld.
Tigre Yoga Club,
19, rue de Chaillot, Paris 16th,
+33 9 84 54 17 34.
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NINE
D’URSO
MODERN
HEROINE
BY ARTHUR DREYFUS
PHOTOGRAPHY ELLEN VON UNWERTH
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STORY
THIS FRESH AND UNIQUE BEAUTY
IS INÈS DE LA FRESSANGE’S
ELDEST DAUGHTER. FOR “MADAME
FIGARO”, THE BRIGHT YOUNG
STUDENT MODELLED FOR A
SPECIAL PHOTO SESSION, WHERE
SHE GLORIFIES THE BOLD
COUTURE OF AUTUMN/WINTER
2015. VIRTUOSO NOVELIST ARTHUR
DREYFUS REVEALS HER LIVELY
AND CHARMING PERSONALITY.
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he is quite a rare bird.
Everyone has told me
so. That complicates
things: where do you arrange to meet a rare
bird? I jump out of my sleep: in a zoo! So this
is where Nine d’Urso appears, a stone’s
throw from the former Musée des Colonies, now changed into The Cité Nationale
de l’Histoire de l'Immigration. I say
“appears”, I could have said “lands”; Nine
appears light as a feather, it seems that the
sky has gently brought her down here,
endowed with a little more than strictly
necessary: beauty, freshness, individuality, and, more important, a look.
“I know this zoo!” Nine recalls: a year ago
she came here to have fun with a friend
from school, disheartened by not getting
into the École Normale Supérieure, an elite
higher education institution. One shall
never be disheartened: Nine tells me that,
this year, she has just passed the most difficult entrance exam in France, to study
drama there: “I’m happy!” Because drama
(with philosophy, and a few other little
details) is her passion. In two months, this
young woman will move to Lyon, where
she knows no-one except for a nun: Sister
Sybille, aka Sister Syb’, whom she met
during a hike in Provence. With or without
God’s help, that’s where Nine’s new life
will begin, where she will make her directorial début with The Maids, Jean Genet’s
famous play. Where, finally, she will live
by herself for the first time. Beforehand, to
learn how to shop, Nine will involve her
beloved nanny Zora: “Without her, I think
I’d only buy Snickers bars and wine!” The
student smiles. Her impatience is tinged
with a dash of worry. It’s time to enter the
liveliness of the zoo.
“Hello penguins! I love penguins!” exclaims our heroine, who is hardly used to
being one: “It scares me to talk about my
life.” When it comes down to it, what she
prefers is telling slightly romanticized
anecdotes – or even totally fictional ones.
We have been warned. Nevertheless, let’s
start with this slice of truth: “During my
preparatory classes, I asked my booking
agent to refuse every proposal without telling me about it. I was focusing on my work
and sleep patterns. Okay, but in the future,
along with teaching, research and
GIORGIO ARMANI PRIVÉ
Feather jacket, velvet trousers with Lurex and silk, and velvet belt.
Bibi, Anne-Sophie Coulot. Earring, Hélène Zubeldia.
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FRANCK SORBIER HAUTE COUTURE
Cape in organza and silk panels tied together with cotton threads and raffia.
Ballet shoes, Francesco Russo. Embalmed animal, Deyrolle.
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CHANEL
HAUTE COUTURE
Dress and jacket in blue silk. Glasses, Ulyana Sergeenko.
Sandals, Giuseppe Zanotti Design.
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ATELIER VERSACE
Tiered Georgette crêpe ensemble and frayed
silk chiffon. Sandals, Stuart Weitzman.
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GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE
Dungaree shorts in overstitched grain-de-poudre, black stretch cady top, jewels and thigh boots.
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“FOR ME, BEAUTY IS AN ATTITUDE”
directing, will Inès de La Fressange’s eldest
daughter try modelling? As we draw closer
to the rhinoceroses – “Crazy, they look like
such prehistoric animals!” – Nine is anxious to clarify things: “I did it for Madame
Figaro because I adore Nicole Picart, who
I’ve known since I was a child. After that
I’m not sure but – there’s a but – I don’t
want to appear snooty either, by saying
I’m not interested.” Her only (and very
pretty) campaign (in 2011, for a Bottega
Veneta fragrance) allowed her to stash a
little bit on the side for the future, and prepare for freedom. So, to sum up: maybe. Or:
we’ll see. On the other hand, when you ask
the girl if she’s aware that her mother was
the most expensive super-model of her
time, Nine becomes somber: “I don’t like
talking about money.” Just at the right
moment, a wolverine catches our attention. This type of North-American shortlegged bear, also known as a glutton, is “a
predator and a scavenger, and a champion
at adaptation”. Even frozen bones are no
match for its powerful jaw. A much less
pleasant species, we agree, than the flamingoes that are dancing in front of us – or
the make-up artist for the Madame photo
shoot! Indeed – you can’t make this stuff
up – the make-up artist was a big fan of
pink flamingoes. The telepathy was successful: “For the photo, I’m wearing a fluorescent pink jacket embellished with feathers, while tottering about on humongous
heels: totally flamingo!” We can only
agree.
In front of the llama enclosure, a kid shouts
out: “Look at the lovely pumas!” Nine
bursts into laughter. Does she also laugh
with her sisters? “A lot.” How many does
she have? “Three.” Which ones are the real
ones? “If you start viewing sisters and
half-sisters differently, you’ll never get
anywhere.” So she loves them all the same,
big sisters India and Clothilde, from her
Italian father Luigi’s first marriage, and
Violette, Inès’ younger daughter. Any dis-
tinguishing features? Violette is “close as
can be with Karlito” – read: Karl Lagerfeld.
“They’re mad about each other and give
each other big hugs.” Why? “Because Violette is the only person who isn’t scared of
him.” What about Nine and Karlito? They
know each other, say hello to one another,
but they don’t have a special relationship. At
this point we reach the baby giraffe enclosure – “completely adorable” – where the
parents smooch four metres in the air. Nine
remains focused on their offspring: “My
sister Violette looked a bit like that when
she was little.” She reflects: “She still does
today!” End of reflection. This is not the
moment to dawdle: in ten minutes, the lioness Savana will “present her lion cubs”.
INTELLIGENCE
AND HUMOUR
Reckless as anything, the blond balls of fur
are there: on this topic, Nine, do you think
one day you might do like Savana and
have... some cubs? The young woman
obviously “has been thinking about it a bit”
since she’s “surrounded by friends and sisters who have babies”. But good sense prevails: “I’ve been told I need to find a father
first.” So, has she found one? Nine jumps:
“I’ve still got time, I’m not desperate like
Cousin Bette yet!” Indeed, it’s impossible
to establish the slightest relationship
between the long simian face of Balzac’s
protagonist, and the inherent gracefulness
of Nine d’Urso. Gracefulness that she
easily concedes to the monkeys, particularly the white-faced sakis – but what does
she like in a man? Quick response: “Is
there really any difference between men
and monkeys?” Serious response:“ Intelligence and humour. I don’t place that much
importance on what people call beauty,
which for me is an attitude. I often find
someone beautiful through talking to him
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or her for five minutes.” Him or her? Nine’s
generation does not care for labels.
Because essentially, a “life companion”
can be “a woman or a man”. For the time
being, Nine is completely in love with her
veterinarian. Doctor Cappé is “an extraordinary man who wrote his thesis on La
Fontaine’s Fables and won an award for it”.
What’s even more remarkable about the
man is that he’s taking care of Aliochas, the
family’s poor old golden retriever, during
his remaining days. It was unimaginable
for his young mistress to leave Paris when
her dog was suffering.
The spectre of death unfortunately is not
new for Nine. At the age of 12, she lost her
father, with his heavy Italian accent. Is it
still fresh in her mind? The girl’s eyes
become hazy as she’s looking at the majestic rock of Vincennes: “It tore everything
apart for me, it even tears time apart a little
bit. It feels like yesterday.” Now Luigi
d’Urso watches over her: “At the Italian
oral exams at the École Normale Supérieure, I thought a lot about Papa – but he
let me down! I was expecting an art critique, and I ended up with the political
career of Berlusconi!”We think we know
that the oral went well: up there, Luigi has
been forgiven.
And what of him down here? For a child,
the loss of a parent is accompanied by the
loss of a family: “We weren’t happy all the
time, but we were solid, and we loved each
other.” What do you do then, when that
solidity is no longer there? All you can do is
hope. Hope that a family pulls itself
together, through happiness, like when
Inès met media entrepreneur Denis
Olivennes – or the other way around. It
doesn’t matter: it’s love that we hold on to.
It wasn’t easy for Nine – despite the love –
to see her mother in the arms of another
man: “At the beginning, I made his life a
misery . I was trying to drive him out of our
little apartment. For example, I kept
setting the table for three every evening,
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STORY
when there were in fact four of us.” A little
remorseful? “I don’t regret being so nasty,
because at the end of the day, I worked my
adolescent crisis off on Denis.” Has she
made peace now? For sure: “Now I’ve
understood that Denis is a kind, intelligent,
sincere man who loves my mother. He’s
someone who is fundamentally good – and
the house that we all live in reflects the
strength that he brought to it.”
In that famous house (close to the place
Monge), there are multiple forces. One of
them is nowhere near extinction: it’s the
symbiotic relationship that unites Inès
with her daughters. “I’ve always got on
very well with Maman”, the eldest confides to me. During wanderings, to find out
how everything’s going, Maman sends
several text-messages to “Stakaping”.
That’s Nine’s nickname of the moment,
but it changes all the time. “Yesterday it
was Pikinette, we’ve also had Katibouchinfint’chiku, and once she even tried
Pissedemouche [fly pee]. At that point, I
said: ‘Maman, you’re going too far!’” Other
than her inventiveness in finding nicknames, what is the quality your Maman has?
The girl doesn’t have to think for even a
second: it’s her simplicity. For example?
“Well, Maman never shows us articles that
mention her. I think that’s great. She’s
always tried to get us to open our eyes to
the real world. I love my mother for her
personality; not because she is ‘a personality’.” The confession is sincere, touching –
even until this delicious moment of candour: “I admire her as a mother and as an
individual, in an extremely objective way I
think!” Anything else to declare? Yes:
“Even though she feels it’s a pain in the neck,
Maman is also a good cook; a tartes expert.”
You could almost forget that Maman happens to be Inès de La Fressange...
In fact, does Nine know the path that her
life took? Let’s start with the easiest part: is
your Maman beautiful? Another immediate answer: “Magnificent. Increasingly
beautiful, in my opinion. I really like people as they grow older.” A little pause. “I
don’t know if she’ll like the way I’ve said
that, but that’s what I think.” And Inès’
career? Nine frowns: “I’ve never looked at
her Wikipedia page, except once, to see if I
was on it.” False modesty? Genuine compartmentalising? The young lady is not as
ignorant as she makes out: “I know that
Maman modelled for Kenzo, became a
muse for Chanel at some point, created her
own brand, and was dispossessed. Then
she worked with Roger Vivier, spent time
at Schiaparelli but it didn’t work out,
before retrieving her name and finally recreating Inès de La Fressange Paris.”
LITERARY
ECSTASY
It seems that the lesson on the “real world”
has borne some fruit. Nine swears that she
is not blinded by celebrity. She knows that
stupid celebrities exist alongside intelligent celebrities, and as it happens, she prefers to mix with earthly tapirs: “They’re so
bizarre, I think they’re great!” That said,
having thought about it, our drama student
is nonetheless a “big fan” of someone –
comedian Micha Lescot. She recalls a play
by Pinter where he came on stage “looking
disgusting, with false teeth, and suddenly
he started scuttling about like a big spider
and became a very charming man”. Nine is
assertive: “This guy’s a genius.” Why not
let him know? “I sent a letter to the Théâtre
de l’Odéon, but I don’t think it got passed
on.” What did the letter say? “It’s a bit private”, she shoots back, but alright: Le Maki
Mococo. Sorry, what? “The poem by Jacques
Roubaud.” Of course.
“Le Maki Mococo
Son kimono a mis
Pour un goûter d’amis :
Macaque et Okapi
L’Macaque vient d’Macao
L’Okapi d’Bamako.”
Coincidental or not, at the moment of this
admission, we walk past the manatee
enclosure, ever so gentle and doleful. Nine
jumps: “Le Lamantin Austral [lamantins are
manatee]! Another Roubaud poem!”
Poetry is vital, that’s not up for discussion
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– but apart from verse, what are Nine’s
artistic tastes? There is recollection of
Arturo’s Island by Elsa Morante, read across
from Naples, on the Island of Procida – the
setting of this superb novel. There is Journey
to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand
Céline, read when she was 14 and re-read
recently. She specifies: “I didn’t know who
the author was the first time. Knowing
more about the person came after literary
ecstasy.” Before adding: “Some novels are
read too early.” In another field, there is
also adoration of French singers Mistinguett and Reggiani. Songs such as Il suffirait
de presque rien, and Votre fille a vingt ans:
“Maman was listening to it in her room on
my 20th birthday.” Finally, the last film she
enjoyed, Roman Holiday: “I saw it with my
philosophy teacher, a Platonist.” Why that
film? “To drool over Gregory Peck and
Audrey Hepburn for an hour and a half.”
Why that teacher? “Because my buddy
Guillaume and I are totally in love with her,
we admire her enormously, so much so
that we want to adopt a cat and name it
after her.” A worthy tribute to the wisdom
of cats. The last art, but by no means the
least, politics: “I’m firmly on the left, even
if I’m aware of certain utopias.” In short:
“I’m an idealist.”
We would happily spend the rest of our
lives with such pleasant idealists, but the
zoo is getting ready to close, and Nine must
get back to watch over Aliochas. Over a
pomegranate cordial, I manage to ask her
one last question: if there is one thing her
father has taught her, what is it? Immediate reply: “To shake hands. It has to be
sincere, candid, direct. The grip is very
revealing.” A shiver runs down my spine: I
think of my introductory handshake. In
the blink of an eye, the sun disappears
behind a bluish cumulus cloud. I study the
young person sitting opposite me; this
Nine who has charm in her genes,who
gives off both intense vibrancy, and a palpable aloofness. She seems in suspension.
What can she see from there up on her
cloud? I decide not to think about it too
much, while reflecting on a little injustice:
the tapirs, giraffes, oryxes and parrots that
we’ve seen haven’t had to pay for an entrance ticket to see Nine d’Urso.
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ICON
SHE WAS THE FIRST ACTRESS
TO WIN THE PALME D’OR AT THE
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL. THIS
SEASON, SHE IS THE NEW JAMES
BOND GIRL AND ALSO STARS IN
“THE LOBSTER”, A QUIRKY SCI-FI
FILM. SENSUAL AND ELUSIVE, LÉA
SEYDOUX IS THE EMBODIMENT
OF FRENCH EXCELLENCE.
S
he shows up right on time at the Parisian bistro on the rue des Petites-Ecuries, in the
trendy 10th arrondissement, where she’s a
regular. Léa Seydoux greets everyone, and
everyone greets her back without so much as
batting an eyelid over her being here. Most of
us picture her living in a chic neighbourhood like Saint-Germaindes-Prés, where she grew up, but she actually lives in this area,
though she’s about to move to the more residential 14th arrondissement. With her hair pulled back, no makeup, and her rucksack (Prada, no doubt), she looks like a schoolgirl. Léa confirms
that no one ever recognises her when she walks around Paris.
In just a few years, she has moved ahead of the pack. She’s a frontrunner in her category, an unprecedented sensuous and melancholic hybrid, something like Scarlett Johansson’s French cousin.
An actress that Woody Allen – who directed her in Midnight in Paris
– cites as an example. She snaps up all the best roles with both
independant directors (Benoît Jacquot, Rebecca Zlotowski, and
soon Xavier Dolan) and international productions such as Sam
Mendes’ Spectre, the new James Bond, a kind of introductory holygrail for non-Anglo-Saxon actresses. Her character is called
Madeleine Swann (a nod at Proust), and she is something of a good
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girl. On the set – which she describes as “awesome” – Mr 007
Daniel Craig tells her jokes that keep her amused. The 30-yearold was the only actress (along with Adèle Exarchopoulos) to be
awarded a Palme d’Or at Cannes, when the prestigious prize is
traditionally awarded to films only: “I have no university degree,
but I’ve got a Palme d’Or,” she laughs. The award was for Abdellatif Kechiche’s Blue Is the Warmest Colour, which caused an uproar
further fuelled by Léa disclosing the conditions that the director
subjected his actresses to, creating huge controversy. This year,
she was back in the official Cannes selection with a film that is
rumoured to be quite disturbing: The Lobster, by Yorgos Lanthimos,
a science-fiction tale in which human beings turn into animals,
also starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly and Ben
Whishaw.
Léa Seydoux talks a lot, laughs and drinks coffee. She’s still not
sure of anything, but is learning to get to know herself, to focus on
the present, and make-do with it. Reality escapes her. It’s
because of these small hesitations that she’s so hard to figure out
in real life and that she appears so enigmatic on screen, making
her, in other words, utterly irresistible.
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MADAME FIGARO Can we consider the controversy that surrounded the release of Blue Is the Warmest Colour to be over?
LÉA SEYDOUX Yes. Being awarded the Palme d’Or remains a
unique moment. As for the rest, I take responsibility for my words
and actions. Kechiche and I haven’t seen each other since, and I
don’t think he will ever work with me again (she laughs). A lot of
water’s gone under the bridge, we’ve changed. The life of an
actress is full of unforeseen events. I learn more with each film,
but there’s something that remains unchanged: I’m still very shy,
and my heart beats faster in front of the camera. I still get nervous.
I don’t know whether I’m a good actress or not, but I know that
I’m an actress, an actress who really gets involved and does the
job. Acting is similar to vertigo, an abyss, a leap into the void. I
think Olivier Py said that it was like having an appointment with
death. There is some truth in that.
There is a certain intensity to your acting, and yet everyone
mentions your elusive nature.
I’m not sure of anything, it’s the story of my life. It probably has to
do with my education. I don’t want to get into psychoanalysis, but
for me it’s all or nothing, that’s how I’ve shaped my personality.
On a film set, I like it when there are rules, probably because there
were so few at home. Gradually, film offers started to roll in. It
happened little by little, but I, too, discovered myself little by
little. It wasn’t easy at first.
What kind of an actress are you today?
Every actress has her own way of acting. I’m happy with myself
when I’m real. If I don’t enjoy it, if I start focusing on myself, then
acting becomes a terrible ordeal. I think I adapt easily; I always
perform for someone or according to a certain environment. And I
never worry about the way I look, the camera takes whatever it
wants from me. We’re not in the ’80s anymore, when actresses
had to be flawless. I’m a person of the here and now.
Your acting seems very natural, and yet, you’ve become a
star of the red carpet.
We need that too. I enjoy playing Léa Seydoux (she laughs). In real
life, I’m quite the opposite – I’m shy and not very confident. Paradoxically enough, the more confident I am on the red carpets, the
more I want to disappear in real life. In everyday life, I enjoy simple things, and I’m very loyal to people.
You are shy, but there’s something very bold about you,
even a bit masculine.
I’m daring in the way some shy people are. And I’m learning how
to refocus. I started therapy when I was 14 years old, then I
stopped, and now I see a behavioural therapist. It’s something
totally different. It’s just pragmatic; we’re dealing with symptoms, not causes. She teaches me how to address my anxiety and
especially how to keep my feet on the ground. Staying focused on
the present is a real effort.
Is seduction important to you?
I don’t want to please regardless. I think more along the lines of
whoever likes me will see me for who I really am. I don’t depend
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“MY HEART
BEATS FASTER
IN FRONT OF
THE CAMERA”
on other people’s desires. I get that from my mother, who is my
female role model. She’s very beautiful, but she’s free, does what
she wants and wears whatever she likes.
What do you think of your appearance?
I like myself (she laughs). I see myself as rather pretty, even
though I know I can be the opposite and, truth be told, I don’t
really care. There are lots of actresses whom people find divine
and whom I don’t like. I like unconventional beauty, girls who are
a little different such as Marion Cotillard, Eva Green, or Carey
Mulligan with her unusual face.
You are a secretive person, yet you revealed to a French
weekly magazine that you are in love.
Yes, I said that I’d met someone nice, that I was happy, and it
became the main headline. I expected it. I’m building something,
I want a family. And I think actresses succeed quite well at this
today – none of us want life to be about destruction. Isabelle
Adjani’s extreme passions are very admirable, but that would no
longer be possible today.
Is there a Léa Seydoux mystery?
The real mystery is perhaps that there isn’t any. You know, I
never lie. Maybe people find me mysterious because I’m
different. Strangely enough, cinema has given me a reality.
Did cinema save you in a way?
When I was little, I went to a school that was run by nuns, where
I’d hear, “God is our Saviour”. I could’t understand that. Our saviour from what? Now I understand that some people might want
to be saved, no matter who does it. I wouldn’t say that cinema
saved me, but one thing I’m sure about is that I need it, that I love it
and that it gave meaning to my life. I perform in films because I
want people to be moved.
LÉA’S FRENCH INSPIRATION
“When you travel around the world, you eventually
understand why French women – Parisians especially – are
idolised so much. They are the chicest, they have style, there’s
no doubt about it. While American women can seem very
sophisticated – they take care of their skin and hair, they’re
slim, muscular, super bright – it’s usually all fake. That’s the
reason French women are so envied: they have natural beauty.
We have had enough of fake breasts, false teeth, hair extensions and Botox. We want to live, don’t we? French women are
alive. They’re organic!”
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PORTRAIT
BENJAMIN
MILLEPIED
FREE
VARIATIONS
BY ELISABETH QUIN
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THERE’S A REVOLUTION
GOING ON AT THE PARIS OPÉRA.
SINCE BENJAMIN MILLEPIED
TOOK OVER AS DIRECTOR OF THE
PARIS OPÉRA BALLET A YEAR AGO,
THE PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTION
HAS BEEN GIVEN A NEW LEASE
OF LIFE. THE NEW YORK CITY
BALLET STAR AND CHOREOGRAPHER
TALKS ABOUT HIS FRENCH DREAM.
AN INTERVIEW WITH A QUIETLY
IMPATIENT LEAD DANCER.
S
ince his appointment
as director-choreographer of the Paris
Opéra Ballet in 2014,
Benjamin Millepied
has brought a mix of
American glamour
and Louis XIV magnificence to the time-honoured institution. It was the Sun King who founded the
Royal Dance Academy in 1661 to codify
the art of choreography. Star dancer at the
New York City Ballet, where he was nicknamed “Le nuage en pantalon” because of
his roles in Balanchine ballets, Millepied
was also the protégé of Jerome Robbins
and Mikhail Baryshnikov. He is also
actress Natalie Portman’s husband. The
two met on the set of Black Swan, for which
he choreographed the ballet sequences.
While he has lived out the slogan “Go west,
young man”, today he’s back and happy in
his tiny dressing room at the Opéra Garnier, where he wants to bring about dazzling change. He fascinates the tabloid
press, intrigues the public, and even has a
few enemies: 2015 is definitely his year.
MILLIPEDE
“Even without being Lacanian, how could I
not take my name Millepied, meaning
‘millipede’ in French, as a pre-determined
clue to the rest of my career? It’s made several people smile. In fact, my father ran the
decathlon and my mother taught dance. In
our family, it’s all about the feet. And, I
hope, a little about the head too.”
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RETURN TO FRANCE
“I lived in France up until I was 16, and then
I spent most of my life in the United States.
Back here, I had to readapt, it was fascinating. I found my roots again; time had
caught up with me. At heart I am French, I
can even go as far as saying that I’m Bordelais (from Bordeaux). In the United States, I
was French, marked by this very European
relationship to history and culture. This
made me different from the other dancers,
classmates who didn’t know anything
about the history of dance for instance.
Since I’ve been back, I have revelled in the
natural, obvious relationship we have to
culture here. That’s definitely something
that hits you hard when you come back
from the United States.”
LEADING ROLE
Trench-coat and shirt, Lanvin.
STORMING THE BASTILLE
Benjamin Millepied, right, wears a shirt and
black trousers, Saint Laurent by Hedi
Slimane, and Feith trainers.
With 14 dancers of the Ballet
de l’Opéra, wearing Acne, Levi’s, Majestic,
Cos, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Marc Jacobs,
Uniqlo, G-Star, Asos, Kaporal.
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PORTRAIT
AFRICA
“I spent my early childhood in Dakar. I
think that my way of dancing throughout
my career at the New York City Ballet was
inspired by the freedom and complex
rhythms I grew up with as a child. At the
age of 4 or 5, I had a very spontaneous relationship to dance and gymnastics. I would
get up and, brimming with joy, start to
dance barefoot. It was unforgettable.”
other institution can decide on a dance
company’s future in a split second. I can’t
decide to scrap it on my own, but I want to
make it evolve.”
BRIGITTE LEFÈVRE*
“She’s done a remarkable job, she’s realised projects that are unique, and with an
incredibly open mind. Her work has
inspired me and will continue to do so
here. I regret the press exploiting and fuelling the controversy surrounding my
nomination. I’m neither Laurent Hilaire
HIS ROLE
nor Manuel Legris. She would have preAS BALLET DIRECTOR
“I have to convey my vision of dance at the ferred one of the two dancers to take her
Ballet; it’s simple to formulate and crucial place, but they chose someone else and it’s
to put in place. A classical ballet company now up to me to show what I can do. We’ve
has certain needs, including a clear vision both suffered through this year-and-aof what it is to dance on stage, of style. If I half-transition. Thankfully it’s all in the
was not practicing with the dancers every past now. Brigitte and I have followed two
day, I would only be a programmer, and I very different paths; I was a dancer at a
ballet company in the United States for
just don’t see myself like that.”
20 years, with a Russian choreographer,
and she stopped dancing, didn’t want to be
A SUCCESSFUL BALLET
“It’s all about rhythm. The ballets of Bal- a top dancer at all. But Brigitte is part of the
anchine, Forsythe, Jerome Robbins, are Opéra’s history, that’s just the way it is.”
first and foremost all about rhythm. I
would like us to go even further in the cho- “THE RED SHOES” BY
reographic learning process. There is no MICHAEL POWELL (1948)
dance school in France, for instance, even “It’s probably the greatest film about
if there are workshops and various other dance, and one of the most beautiful on
educational organisations. I want to go fur- artistic creation. Since I’ve been back in
ther into education, into facilitating, and Paris, despite a tight schedule between the
into the study of the technical and artistic Opéra and my family life (he glances at the
history of ballet.”
drawing hanging on the wall of his office
by his son, Aleph), I go to the cinema and I
read essays on the history of Paris, urbanTHE BODY
“I’m 38 years old but my body’s given a lot. ism, architecture. At the moment, I’m
Dancing is no longer top of my list, my pas- starting The 48 Laws of Power by Robert
sion is dead. But I take care of myself, and Greene. I’m learning.”
I’ve started thinking about how to help
dancers to look after their health and body THE PARIS OPÉRA BALLET
better. It encompasses what they eat, at “It’s the company with the greatest potenwhat time, how they take care of their tial in the world, even if I don’t like soundmuscles and joints. When I first arrived, I ing competitive. I want to maximise that. I
got all the floors changed. It may seem have a lot of hope in the winners of the 2014
silly, but the way the floor absorbs the competition (Ms Baulac, Ms O’Neill, Ms
dancers’ weight is crucial for their bodies. Hecquet, Ms Viikinkoski, Ms Visocchi and
Every single detail matters.”
Mr Marchand, Mr Louvet, Mr Kirscher and
Mr Melac). These young dancers are so
brave, work like mad for five weeks and
play out their future in five minutes. The
competition is strange and cruel, but no
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“I would not have been ready for the job
before: I needed 10 years’ experience in
production, film and performance. Now I
feel young and mature at once. There’s a
new generation in France. Old 30-yearolds (laughs) like Mathieu Gallet at Radio
France or Emmanuel Macron at the Ministry of Finance have legitimacy. We used to
hear that France was wary of youth, but it’s
changing, and that’s encouraging.”
AMBITION
“I have great ambitions in mind for the
Paris Opéra. I’m impatient but I have to
curb my enthousiasm and listen to what is
said to me – the prestigious institution comprises no less than 1,600 people. The American press focused a little simplistically on
the way I favoured fundraising, my calling
upon generous patrons, saying it was my
thing. But the fact is, the financial crisis has
made funding culture more difficult. Public funds are diminishing, and the French
must evolve and be aware that there are
sources of income other than the government or ticket sales. In the US, culture is
funded by the private sector. My challenge
is to develop the Paris Opéra’s image
worldwide to generate revenue. I want to
intelligently commercialise the Opéra
brand, as the Louvre did with its own
brand. We’re also far from having explored
all the digital options. We have to create a
more modern digital presence, and there’s
a lot of work to be done. Then we’ll have
new fund-raising opportunities. The lack
of entrepreneurship in France is a problem. In the 19 th century, a former Opéra
director made a fortune in pharmaceuticals, and his business sense made him
install boxes in the Opéra Garnier auditorium. That was a great idea! Selling seats is
no longer enough.”
*Former director of dance at the Paris Opéra.
A BLUE NOTE
Jacket and shirt, Hermès; jeans,
Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane.
Grooming Louise Garnier.
ALONE ON STAGE
T-shirt, Majestic; jeans, Saint Laurent
by Hedi Slimane; Feith trainers.
For Benjamin Millepied, this season
at the Opéra de Paris opens with
two ballets – 20 danseurs pour le XXe siècle,
by Boris Charmatz, and Jerome Robbins,
Benjamin Millepied, George Balanchine,
including a new piece by Millepied
– both until 11 October.
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STYLE
GURUS
INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOGRAPHS CAROLINE DE MAIGRET
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PORTFOLIO
THEIR LOOK IS THEIR
SIGNATURE, A WAY
OF MAKING THEMSELVES
INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE.
OVER TIME, IT HAS BECOME
PART OF THEIR IDENTITY.
CAROLINE DE MAIGRET,
THE IDEAL PARISIENNE,
FASHION EXPERT, MODEL,
MUSIC PRODUCER
AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR,
INTRODUCES HER
TOP FIVE FASHION ICONS.
CARINE ROITFELD
“DRESS ACCORDING TO YOUR ASSETS”
What is the history of your sartorial revolutions?
In the ’70s, I went through a period of wearing star-studded shorts, wedge heels, little lace shirts
and a bob hat. But I quickly took on the style I have today, as I soon figured out
what suited me best. The only thing that has changed in 30 years is the length of my hair!
How did you create your present style?
It’s essential to know yourself and dress according to your assets. I don’t have a generous cleavage,
but I do have nice legs and ankles, so I wear skirts. I don’t have a beautiful mouth,
so I apply make-up to my eyes and don’t wear lipstick. I’m slim, so I need to wear more fitted garments.
I love large coats, but they’re not for me – I would just look lost in them. In the end, my style
comes down to a skirt closely fitting my slim waist, seamed stockings, high heels, and a sweater.
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ALEXA CHUNG
“MY LOOK IS NOT SUBVERSIVE”
What is the history of your sartorial revolutions?
At school, I had to wear a uniform, but did everything I could to look different, thanks to small details and accessories.
That continued later on, as I never wanted to wear the uniform of a particular tribe. When I launched
my talk show on MTV, I was intimidated by the idea of interviewing incredible people, so I tried to look stronger by adopting
a rather masculine wardrobe. I thought strength had to do with masculinity, which is ridiculous.
How did you create your present style?
I don’t see my preppy look as something subversive. This is how we dress in the village where I grew up in England.
Look at Karl Lagerfeld or Isabel Marant: you can tell a lot about their personality by the way they dress. It’s difficult to get out
of a strong signature look, which has been carefully studied to highlight qualities and hide flaws by playing with volumes.
For instance, I have small shoulders, so I wear tight tops, and I have skinny legs, so it’s better for me to wear flat shoes.
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KARL LAGERFELD
“DIFFERENT, FULL STOP”
What is the history of you sartorial revolutions?
As a child, I was dressed like a Tyrolean. Then I experimented in all style periods. At the time
when ready-to-wear items were awful, I would dress in Cifonelli or Caraceni (two of Italy’s great families of tailors).
When I put on weight, I wore Japanese garments. And for many years now I’ve been wearing Dior Homme.
How did you create your present style?
I’ve never thought about it. I don’t go out to do any self-marketing, it just happened by itself.
All of a sudden, I just felt like dressing in a certain way. So I’ve never asked myself how I could dress
to look different. I am different, full stop.
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HAIDER ACKERMANN
“CHANGING MY STYLE WOULD BE LIKE CHANGING MY SOUL”
What is the history of your sartorial revolutions?
I was the wild stranger lost in a city somewhere in the Netherlands. As I spent my childhood
in Africa, my manners and the way I spoke were quite different, and out of anxiety,
I adapted to the people my age by dressing like them, when all I wanted was to be a punk.
How did you create your present style?
Style changes over time. It gets worn in, gets better, it gains in maturity. Mine is in keeping
with who I am today. Changing my style would be like changing my soul!
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ISABEL MARANT
“BE AUTHENTIC”
What is the history of your sartorial revolutions?
From 9 to 12 years old, I looked like a tomboy: I wore a Stan Smith sweater that was too big for me,
worn jeans, my father’s Harris Tweed jacket, and a very long fringe which would
cover my eyes. When I was a teenager, my look became more experimental. My friends and I played around
with our styles according to the music we listened to: hippies with super baggy Laura Ashley trousers,
then mods/punks, new wave, which slipped into reggae then ragga, then hip hop. And there was also a ’50s touch.
How did you create your present style?
To have style is to be authentic. It has a lot to do with trusting yourself, and taking responsibility
for your choices. I think I succeeded in knowing what suits me best. A rather simple look,
cosy and comfy, with some wit and personality that’s often androgynous, but still sensual and feminine.
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ESSENTIALS
DREAM
JEWELS
GOLDEN LACES, LACQUER MOSAICS, BATON-CUT
DIAMONDS, FEATHERS PAIRED WITH EMERALDS...
THESE MASTERPIECES OF HIGH JEWELLERY
SHOWCASE THE VIRTUOSO TECHNIQUE AND INSPIRED
CREATIVITY OF A MOST SOPHISTICATED CRAFT.
PHOTOGRAPHY PIERRE MANDEREAU
STYLING SOPHIE VIGIÉ
VISUAL ARTIST NICOLAS D’OLCE
TRIBAL
CHIC
Necklace with Australian opal,
Akoya pearls and diamonds on white
gold, Acte V - The Escape collection,
Louis Vuitton.
PLEATED
GEMS
Dénoué Diamant necklace
with diamonds and yellow diamonds
on white and yellow gold from
the Soie Dior collection, Dior Joaillerie.
MOON
DROPS
Necklace with round-cut diamonds
on white gold and platinum, Graff.
AZURE
BEADS
Khvalissian chain with turquoise beads,
cultured white pearls, diamonds
and blue and mauve buff-top round sapphires
on white gold, Van Cleef & Arpels.
FEATHER
FLOWER
Cuff with emeralds, blue sapphires,
diamonds and Lady Amherst pheasant
feathers on white gold, Piaget.
GOLDEN
LACE
Earrings with diamonds and two types
of gold cut using the “tulle technique”,
one-off piece, Buccellati.
ORIENTAL
MOSAIC
Hypnotique ring with blue-violet
tanzanite, diamonds and
multi-coloured lacquer on white gold,
Chanel Joaillerie.
PRECIOUS
CURVES
Rondes de Nuit ring with two pear-cut
diamonds and brilliant and baton-cut
diamonds on platinum, Joséphine
collection, Chaumet.
Toi et Moi necklace with pear-cut
fancy deep orangy brown-yellow
diamonds and white diamonds
on white gold, Messika.
YIN & YANG
Pendant, ring and earrings with
black onyx and baton and brilliant-cut
diamonds on platinum, Masterpieces
collection, Tiffany & Co.
AQUAMARINE
Earrings with emerald-cut
sapphires, baton and diamond-cut
emeralds, and brilliant-cut
diamonds on white gold, Bulgari.
CLEAR
WATERS
Sensuale ring with a white quartz
cabochon and black diamonds on white gold,
De Grisogono. Clip-on earrings with
rose-cut diamonds on white gold, Chopard.
Graphic design based on the Incidents
series by visual artist Nicolas d’Olce.
WINTER GARDEN
FLOWERS
BLOSSOM IN THIS
SEASON’S
COLLECTIONS,
BRINGING A
BOHEMIAN TOUCH
TO FLIPPY SKIRTS
AND BOOTCUT
TROUSERS. GET
READY FOR NEO
FLOWER POWER.
PHOTOGRAPHY
MADS & MAGNUS
STYLING VÉRONIQUE CARRÉ
CALLIGRAPHY
NICOLAS OUCHENIR
STYLISED
BOUQUET
Top and printed crepe skirt ensemble,
Sportmax. Earrings, Céline.
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WILD
BUNCH
Silk brocade dress
and skirt,Carven.
Earrings, H&M.
EVENING
ROSE
Dress and sequinembroidered
cape in broadcloth,
Dolce&Gabbana.
Earrings, Céline.
Poem: Les Yeux d’Elsa
by Louis Aragon.
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JAPANESE
INSPIRATION
Silk dress, Valentino. Earrings, Céline,
wedge shoes in leather, Sportmax.
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REBEL REBEL
Wool lace dress, double earrings
and slip-ons, Céline ensemble.
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SILVER
FOLIAGE
Plastic-embroidered waistcoat, Giamba,
silk brocade trousers, Bally. Earrings, H&M.
Poem: L’Idéal by Charles Baudelaire.
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FRENCH
GARDEN
Organza and silk top, Giambattista Valli,
gabardine cotton trousers, Marni.
Perspex and rhinestone brooch, Prada,
earrings, Céline, mules Carven.
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VIVID
PETALS
Printed silk dress and bustier in
quilted cotton, Burberry Prorsum.
Earrings, Céline.
’70s SPIRIT
Printed and pleated silk dress,
Kenzo. Earrings and boots,
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci.
GLITTERING
PRAIRIE
Sequin-embroidered jacket, Giorgio
Armani, printed neoprene jersey
trousers, Blugirl, earrings, Givenchy
by Riccardo Tisci.
Hair Leslie Thibaud. Make-up Dior
by Annabelle Petit: DiorSkin Nude
Air, Ivory Powder, DiorSkin Nude Air
Ambergris Tan Powder Ambre,
DiorSkin Nude Cosmopolite Highlight
Powder 001, Eyebrow Pencil Poudre
Sable, 5 Couleurs Cosmopolite
Eclectic, Diorshow New Look Black
Mascara, Dior Addict Fluid Stick
Avant-Garde, Dior Varnish Blackout,
Dior Top Coat.
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MATTERS
GRAFFITI
STYLE
Leather monogram pouch, Kenzo.
Suede and leather sandal, Chiara Ferragni
at the Bon Marché. Twist bag in Épi Aztèque
leather and white denim, Louis Vuitton.
METAL PYTHONS, FUR PATCHWORKS
A ROUND UP OF PRECIOUS DETAILS
TO SHOW OFF.
PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN-NOËL LEBLANC-BONTEMPS
STYLING VÉRONIQUE CARRÉ
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ROCK STUDS
Déjà Vu Bag in pony with studs, Marc Jacobs.
Studded box Farming bag, Hermès.
Emmanuelle Bag in fringed and studded black leather,
Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane.
BEAUTIFUL
BEASTS
Amulet bag in pleated leather
and leopard-print calfskin, Miu Miu.
Essentiels pump, in zebra-print calfskin, Céline.
Python boot, Michel Vivien.
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METALLIC
SPARKLE
Tassel loafers with small heels
and silver leather, Coach. Ankle boot
in golden python, Ash Studio Paris.
Zipped shoe in golden python,
Geox by Patrick Cox. XS Skinny
Love leather bag, Zadig & Voltaire.
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HARLEQUIN
TRICKS
Leather boot, Stella Luna.
Drew bag in python patchwork, Chloé.
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BANDS
Anatole M bag, caviar leather
and rust lambskin, Jérôme Dreyfuss.
Calfskin leather boot, Loewe.
NATURAL
SCIENCES
Be Dior bag in black calfskin
embroidered with maxi badges, Dior.
Dionysus bag in monogram
canvas and embroidered bee, Gucci.
Aigle boot in embroidered leather
and alligator skin, Ralph Lauren.
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SHINING
CHIC
Bordeaux zipped leather boot, Valentino
Garavani. Green leather boot, Balenciaga.
Beige leather boot, Gianvito Rossi.
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BOHEMIAN
FRINGES
Prismick bag in fringed velvet
calfskin leather, Roger Vivier.
Check-printed cotton and fringed
leather bag, Burberry. Falabella
fringed bag in camel alter leather,
Stella McCartney.
FLUFFY
FURS
Domino bag in mink patchwork, Sonia Rykiel.
Mini Peekaboo shearling bag, Fendi.
Sandals in precious skins and mink patchwork,
Salvatore Ferragamo.
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BEAUTY &
Make-up Yves Saint Laurent by Jurgen Braun
with Rouge Pur Couture The Mats, Rouge Pop n° 208
Fuchsia Fétiche and Nude Folk n° 207, Rose Perfecto.
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THE BEST
OUTSTANDING
BEAUTYCARE WITH
AN HAUTE COUTURE
FINISH, STUNNING
PALETTES OF PINK
FOR AN IDEAL
COMPLEXION,
INCREDIBLE
LACQUERS FOR
NAILS AND LASHES,
AND FRAGRANCES
INSPIRED BY
FASHION TO CREATE
AN EXQUISITE
OLFACTORY
EXPERIENCE. WITH
TOP PROFESSIONAL
ADVICE FOR PERFECT
HAIR TO STEP OUT
ON THE CATWALK…
OR JUST TO ENJOY
ROCK STAR LOOKS.
BY PAULINE CASTELLANI, CÉCILE GUERRIER,
MARION LOUIS AND BRIGITTE PAPIN
PHOTOGRAPHY KARINA TWISS,
STILL LIFE PHOTOS FABRICE CORMY STYLING JULIE GILLET
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Make-up Yves Saint Laurent by Jurgen
Braun with Teint Encre de Peau Beige Rosé;
Couture Kajal n° 1 Noir Ardent; Babydoll
Effet Faux Cils Mascara n° 5 Rock Ultra Noir;
Couture Collector Palette Metal Clash;
Volupté Gloss n° 210 Beige Nu.
SKINCARE
SO HAUTE COUTURE!
Platinum cards at the ready! The top
addresses in the Golden Triangle of
beauty to pamper demanding skin.
BY MARION LOUIS
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BEAUTY
DIOR
Dior Prestige Nectar and Crème
Dior’s researches have made major
breakthroughs in regenerating and
smoothing delicate skins. The results are
sublime. This new cream acts on the chronic
inflammation that makes the skin
prematurely wilt. Contains extracts of
Granville rose, forty times concentrated.
Feel Elastomer modelling petal which
moulds the curves of the face to reshape it.
LANCÔME
Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating
Ultime Elixir
The brand with the rose logo also
carefully cultivates plant stem cells
for their high regenerative potential.
A new step in the “cutting and layering”
routine, this essence merges with the
epidermis to recreate a radiant skin.
Feel An evanescent sap with
an oily texture... Oil-free, for
a matchless experience.
30, avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th.
29, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th.
GUERLAIN
Gold Eyetech serum, Abeille Royale
With royal jelly and a Ushant honey base,
this firming product primarily
acts on reducing drooping and refining
the eye contour. It produces visible
results on crow’s feet, smoothes the skin,
densifies the eyelids and reduces
creases under the eyes.
Feel Golden finger-applicator with
a refreshing, decongesting effect.
68, avenue des Champs-Élysées , Paris 8th.
SISLEY
CHANEL
Le Lift Toning Massage Mask
This sophisticated range for fortysomethings
is based on epigenetics to rekindle the skin
natural processes, to regain a young, healthy skin.
Used two to three times a week, this night mask
which is infused with Neroli drains,
sculpts and relaxes the features.
Feel The creamy texture under the fingers
dilutes into an oil thanks to a firming motion.
22 , rue Cambon, Paris 1st.
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Supremÿa At Night Balm
The cream of the same name,
which fights genetic ageing,
has won 42 awards since its
launch in 2009. The price of
success is such that Sisley has
launched an even more
nourishing and restorative
version to treat extremely fragile
skin. And here it is, with the
same anti-ageing active plant
complex, enriched with
hazelnut oil, kokum butter
and macadamia oil.
Feel 100% cushion: soft sleep,
luscious awakening.
16, avenue George-V, Paris 8th.
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BEAUTY
MAKE-UP
FIVE IDEAS TO
TAKE THE CHILL
OUT OF WINTER
Brown, pink, lashes coated in black,
nails that sparkle with the brilliance of
a diamond... Fashion details that make
all the difference!
Make-up Guerlain by Jurgen Braun
with Eye Pencil, Brun Idéal; Lingerie de Peau
Foundation, Beige Naturel; Écrin 6 Couleurs
Beaugrenelle; Cils d’Enfer Mascara, Black.
BY PAULINE CASTELLANI
INK FOR LASHES
Make no mistake: this is not a mascara.
This lacquer, formulated with a black
polymer base (unlike mascaras, which
use clear waxes that are then coloured ),
is directly applied onto made-up lashes.
A bit like a top coat that intensifies the
radiance. A new addition to your
routine? Yes, but easy enough to leave
you addicted to its vinyl effect on the
lashes. Mister Intense Black, mascara
top coat, Givenchy. We also like the 3D
volume of Audacious Mascara by Nars,
Full Lash Volume Mascara by
Shiseido and Extra Lash Sculpting
Mascara by Laura Mercier.
JEWEL VARNISH
Grunge Sequins is the name of these Yves Saint Laurent
stickers, shimmering like the bright beads stitched onto a
black jacket from the winter collection. To imitate the rock star
look crafted throughout the seasons by Hedi Slimane, you can
even alternate them with self-adhesive Crystal Studs, silver
metal 3D studs on a black background. You can also go for Bell
Bottom Blues electric blue varnish by Essie Pro, the metallic
grey Smokey Topaz by Bobbi Brown or the Crazy Animal
golden fur-effect top coat by Kure Bazaar for Bon Marché
Rive Gauche.
A BRUSH WITH COMPLEXION
Light Expert Click Brush, the queen of radiance, does it again. With even greater virtuosity.
This time, Terry de Gunzburg, founder of by Terry, combines camouflage pigments, a gossamer
texture and a kabuki-style applicator. That is, an angled brush that can sneak into all the areas of the
face. There’s nothing better to facilitate blending, for an even clearer complexion... If you’re looking
for the secret of a perfect satin complexion, try the Top Secrets hydrating base and Radiance
Skincare Brush by Yves Saint Laurent. Use it to even out skin tone before putting your make-up on,
and the mousse to touch-up throughout the day. Giorgio Armani, too, has gone for the travel
applicator: a high-tech Cellbion sponge that imitates felt and draws out the light to obtain that
famous “Armani glow”, seen recently in the runway shows. Check out Lasting Silk UV Compact.
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Bubble gum shades from Guerlain,
ballerina colour-style from Clarins,
powdered colours from Burberry, highvoltage electric from Estée Lauder...
Applied to the lips, every shade of pink
lights up skin still tanned from the
holidays. All you have to do is take your
pick from this bouquet of soft
marshmallow pigments to give your
make-up a fresh, elegant look, without
going over the top: KissKiss Roselip Pink
me Up, Guerlain; Rouge Eclat Tawny Rose,
Clarins; Lip Velvet Rosewood, Burberry;
Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick
Neon Azalea, Estée Lauder.
READY-TO-GO
PALETTES
These box sets offer a range of season
browns, bronzed relief and coppery
pigments. Chanel embosses them with
Cistercian motifs – the same ones
that purportedly inspired the legendary
“Double C”. Urban Decay has a
comprehensive colour chart of twelve
shades. They slide into a moleskin-style
sheath designed by Caroline de Maigret
for Lancôme, or into a super-slim case
stamped L’Oréal Paris. Entrelacs
by Chanel; Naked Smoky by Urban
Decay; Smoky Color Riche by L’Oréal
Paris; Mes incontournables de
Parisienne, Lancôme.
Make-up Estée Lauder
by Jurgen Braun with
Perfectionist Youth-Infusing
Make-Up 3C2, Pebble, and
Sculpting Foundation Brush.
ESTÉE LAUDER
New Dimension Serum
Over time, skin becomes slack, gaunt and dull. So for a real boost
of youth, you need to work on the architecture of the face
(collagen and elastin fibres), on the volume and density (lipids,
hyaluronic acid, filaggrin etc.) and on the surface. This is what
the new 3D serum sets out to do. The very best from Estée Lauder
research to plump up, sculpt the contours and improve the
quality of the skin.
Feel An evanescent gel-cream which stretches without tensing
up the skin.obilising.
767, 5th Avenue, New York.
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BEAUTY
Autumnal Roses, from left to right: Cosmopolite
varnish n° 785, Dior and Diorblush Cheek Stick;
Instant Moisture Glow, Hydratant Eclat Instantané,
Top Secrets, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty; Floral Flush,
Blush Mémoire de Forme, Givenchy; Lip Gloss Chelsea
Girls, Nars; Powder Blush, Joues Contraste Alezane,
n° 260, Chanel.
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BEAUTY
HAIR
FASHIONABLE LOCKS
All the latest accessories, products and trends,
for beautiful hair in no time at all.
BY CÉCILE GUERRIER
BLOW-DRY
PERFECTERS
Some 45% of women leave their hair to dry naturally,
because they’re short on time. Others, who use a
hairdryer, spend 90 minutes a week doing so. How can
we speed up drying time without damaging the hair?
With a pro blow-dryer that operates at 95 kmh (instead
of the average 60kmh), and an ideal temperature of
57°C, featuring an ionic function that eliminates static
electricity and makes hair shine. DryCare Pro hairdryer,
Philips. Infrared technology that stimulates the scalp
and seals the cuticles can also be used. Professional
Infrared Blow-Dryer by Balmain Hair. Another option
for those keen on air-drying: drying accelerators. Used
like primers on damp hair, these sprays hydrate,
discipline frizz and create a natural blow-dried effect.
“Don’t blow it” by Bumble and Bumble with prickly
pear; Wonder Worker by Shu Uemura Art Of Hair with
moringa flower; Turbo Dryer Blow Dry Spray by Matrix.
THE MUST-HAVE BRUSH
Sold in Japan for the last 10 years, the patented massage brush
has now arrived in France. Far from being a gimmick, its
376 flexible fibres of different diameters untangle, activate the
energy points on the scalp, triggers micro-circulation, and
oxygenate the hair. A convenient accessory stimulating
growth without damaging the hair or skin. Use on wet or dry
hair, morning and evening, to lather up your shampoo or to put
on a mask. Scalp Brush, Chez Colette, David Lucas, Rino
De Nicolo and L’Atelier Blanc de Frédéric Mennetrier.
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THE ANTI-FRIZZ
WIPE
Frizz? A stubborn strand of hair? Pull
one of these sheets – steeped in olive
and lavender oil – out of your bag and
smooth your hair right down to the
ends. In just a few seconds, the wipe
leaves a shiny, nutritious, light and nongreasy film on your hair. A godsend for
fine hair ! Frizz Dismiss Fly Away Fix
finishing sheets, Redken (in salons).
THE CONTOURING
TREND
The make-up contouring technique (using
light and shades) has been transformed into
colouring for the hair to create volume,
enhance the shade, brighten the strands at the
edges... “The product brightens and adds
colour according to morphology and
complexion, to highlight the best features
of the face or reduce any imperfections”,
explains leading colourist Frédéric
Mennetrier. A bespoke technique to change
your hairstyle without sacrificing either length
or base colour. Hair Contouring, L’Oréal
Professionnel, (in salons).
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Make-up Lancôme by Jurgen
Braun with La Base Hydra Glow;
Miracle Air de Teint Lys Rosé;
Artliner 24H Black Diamond,
Grandiôse Black Mascara; Hypnôse
Palette Nuit Mordorée; L’Absolu
Rouge 188, Rouge Agate Sheer.
Hair Anthony Watson.
Shirt Gucci.
FRAGRANCE
THE ESSENCE OF STYLE
Five flacons poised to charm and refresh your seasonal
fragrance selection.
BY MARION LOUIS
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BEAUTY
THE LITTLE PINK
SWEATER
THE SEDUCTIVE
LITTLE DRESS
No doubt about it. As soon as you put it
on, life seems lighter. It gives girls a
radiant complexion, boys funny ideas,
and your bosses confidence. Never
mind if it’s a bit too girly. Who really
looks their age these days anyway?
We’re wearing: Live Irresistible
Eau de Parfum by Givenchy. A fluid
line which doesn’t lack appeal with
its iconic glass studs, rose/pineapple
frills that somersault with Jamaican spice
and the musky amber base that stops
everything leaping too high.
The one you wear to go out clubbing or the one you wear
for your demi-god when you’re alone together; this is the
one that shamelessly reveals your divine curves
and requires more trail than fabric.
We’re wearing: Olympéa by Paco Rabanne. With
Invictus triumphing in the men’s department, a female
pendant was needed: a caliente muse like Brazil’s Luma
Grothe, a talisman bottle and a powerful accord. With it,
slightly adrift aquatic notes come to the surface with a
jasmine and vanilla edge. More Cleopatra than Venus.
SILK
UNDERWEAR
We aren’t supposed to show it but we can leave
them guessing. We feel ever more feminine and
more sexy when having put some on.
We’re wearing: Touche de Parfum, J’Adore
by Dior, which is like a gastronomic flavour
enhancer. This elixir brings out the fragrances,
yours, as well as the whole J’Adore family, which
shares the same floral bouquet. The House nose
behind it, François Demachy, has given it a slight
overdose of sandalwood and musk seeds for a
more suggestive scent. Apply to your pulse points
to create your very own sensual signature.
Olfactory layering that makes you... unique.
THE CHIC
TRENCH COAT
You need one, like the little black dress and the pair
of Repettos. But beware of imitations.
From Charlotte Gainsbourg to Mrs Columbo,
it’s often only the trench that aged badly.
We’re wearing: My Burberry Eau de Toilette,
the scented alter-ego of the famous trench coat created
by Thomas Burberry in 1879. All the details are there:
the horn stopper is the button; the stone-coloured
ribbon in gabardine, an echo of the grey-beige fabric;
the floral scent, the essence of a London garden after
the rain. And as a bonus, for a rock star touch,
the blessing of two of the catwalk bad girls,
Kate Moss and Cara Delevigne.
THE
LUXURY BAG
It has a price tag equivalent to a senior
exec’s annual salary, but someone may
give you one as a gify. With it, you feel
stronger, more elegant, commanding
greater respect. Some bags last your
whole life, others last a season but for
each one, you love it as if it were your last.
We’re wearing: floral scent Bottega
Veneta Knot. This delicate floral
fragrance where roses and peonies play
hopscotch together, will perhaps help
you win over the prince of the Riviera
who has the It-bag up and on his sleeve.
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ART DE VIVRE
STAR
CHEFS
PRESENT
THEIR
NEW HOT
SPOTS
FIVE EXTREMELY TALENTED CHEFS INTRODUCE
THEIR NEW PARISIAN RESTAURANTS. DELICIOUS,
ENCHANTING, HIGH-FLYING CUISINE
TO BE ENJOYED TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT.
BY MARIE-CATHERINE DE LA ROCHE
PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID COULON
ILLUSTRATIONS FAARO STUDIO
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textures drawn from the Middle Kingdom’s traditional dishes
grace side dishes, sauces or relishes without ever being overcast,
and are enhanced by the wines, chosen to perfection by tea master Chi Wah or supplied from the splendid cellar which catches
your eye on the patio. Pure products combined with the art of precision cooking illustrate the virtuoso performance of a true calligrapher in the kitchen.
Le Yam’Tcha, 121, rue Saint-Honoré Paris 1st, +33 1 40 26 08 07,
www.yamtcha.com
Her favourite spots
Izakaya Léngué “Delicious little Japanese tapas and a superb
wine list. I really like this restaurant.”
31, rue de la Parcheminerie, Paris 5th, +33 1 46 33 75 10, www.lengue.fr
Caravane “The fabrics and the chandelier in my restaurant
came from there. It’s my favourite decoration haunt .”
6, rue Pavée, Paris 4th, www.caravane.fr
Pierre Hermé “I love him! I’d sell my soul for his ‘infiniment
vanille’ tart.”
72, rue Bonaparte, Paris 6th, www.pierreherme.com
SIGNATURE DISH
Breton Lobster sautéed in wok, stock, egg yolk and chives
Adeline Grattard follows her instinct, working between woks and curls
of steam. This dish is typical of her world, where Asia always shows up
delicately on the plate. Lobsters are steamed for a few minutes then
peeled, cut, and sautéed in a wok on high heat with freshly chopped
ginger, Chinese chives and egg yolk. The stock – a bisque of sorts –
is made from lobsters’ heads blazed in Cognac, tomato purée, Sambal chilli
paste and garlic. Little red onions, sautéed in wok as well, are added. “I
love this mixture of flavours, it reminds me of Guangzhou”, she says.
ADELINE
GRATTARD
& CHI WAH CHAN
ASIAN REFINEMENT
Adeline was 28 when she left the 3-star Parisian restaurant
L’Astrance. She packed and never looked back. She flew off, with
her husband Chi Wah Chan, to Hong Kong, its fragrant harbour,
and Guangzhou, the realm of dim sum. A maiden voyage that led
to the creation of Yam’Tcha, a tiny restaurant in the heart of
Paris’s Les Halles. The lack of ostentation coincides perfectly with
Adeline’s personality: she sees herself as “a cook rather than a
chef”. But then came the first star. The Michelin guide gave it to
her a year after the opening. A fortune cookie prediction
announced the place would flourish. And it did, a hundred metres
away, in a bright, uncluttered new address, as soothing as a blue
Song dynasty landscape, in complete harmony with Adeline’s
cooking. A clear instinctive cuisine made from the ingredients
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game of sensual cooking and takes us back in time to that childlike amazement at new discoveries and the sublime ecstasy of
dipping one’s fingers in the jam jar. As the red neon at the entrance
of his restaurant states: “Cooking is the art of turning products
steeped in history into joyous delight”.
Monnaie de Paris, 11, quai de Conti, Paris 6th,+33 1 43 80 40 61,
www.guysavoy.com
His favourite spots
Papa Sapiens “A ‘word of mouth’ grocery that offers authentic
and unique products in a very friendly atmosphere.”
7, rue Bayen, Paris 17th, and 32, rue de Bourgogne, Paris 7th,
www.papasapiens.fr
L’Étoile-sur-Mer “My former restaurant, rue Troyon. I have a
sentimental attachment for it. Clément Leroy, my right-hand
man, continues the story there. I’m a regular for the seafood.”
18, rue Troyon, Paris 17th, +33 1 53 81 72 50,
www.etoile-sur-mer.com
Second-hand bookseller Alain Huchet “His bookstall is just
opposite the Paris Mint, and he specialises in old cookbooks. He
knows every single Michelin guide. I thought I had them all, but
The Seine flows along quietly, embracing its bookstalls and its he told me there was one American copy I didn’t have!”
barges under the Pont des Arts. In marble-like silence, the steps of Opposite 11, quai de Conti, Paris 6th.
the main staircase of Rabelaisian proportions take flight. We are
at the beating heart of Paris. But a heart that still takes the time to
enjoy wonderment, curled up in the bosom of the oldest manufacture in the world, where coins have been minted since 864.
The encounter between the piano nobile of the neo-classic palace
that houses this institution, built under Louis XV, and Guy Savoy,
who lead the campaign to register French gastronomy on the
World Heritage List, was meant to be a historic love story. Behold
the Paris embankments as they offer themselves to the river and
the seasons . The bridges that allow us to travel from one bank to
the other, the Louvre in focus, the French Institute unveiling its
Academy... You can take a look at all this beauty from the vast
windows of the five sublime drawing rooms in enfilade that look
out onto the Seine, where contemporary art seems to touch the
cherubs on the trumeaux: “You’re not just in a magnificent place,
you are in Paris, nowhere else. Every morning, discovering what
colour the Seine will dress itself in, what colours chestnut trees
will wear, fills me with emotion.” This breathtakingly beautiful
and idealised Paris convinced the herald of French gastronomy,
who’s kept the French flag flying for more than 40 years, to leave
the Rue Troyon, near the Arc de Triomphe for the Quai de Conti.
Last May, he arrived at the Monnaie (Mint) with his three Michelin
stars, his team and the same ethic. “Cooking goes far beyond five
flavours. It has to do with sensations. First, the prophetic fragrances, then the visual promises, followed by the “feel”, the
touch of flavours – hot, tepid or cold, soft or dry – then, finally,
Pan-fried mussels and wild St. George’s mushrooms
comes the taste.” The entire tablewear service, created especially
with an “earth and sea” jus
for him in Limoges, was designed to let the senses resonate: the Many consider this to be Savoy’s finest dish. It combines the taste of the
plates are perforated in order to cool the lobster in a cloud of cold
sea in the mussels with the soft, fleshy consistency of the wild
mushrooms. The juice from the mussels combines with that of the
vapour, the cups release a petit-four concealed in their false botmushrooms to create the perfect fusion. Although this dish may look
toms. Every dish is full of such surprises, little delights that are
simple, it is a work of extreme precision that demands the greatest of
caught in mid-air, on the fingertips. Savoy plays the virtuoso
care, right down to the last millisecond or milligram. “Using two
GUY SAVOY
THE VIRTUOSO OF FLAVOURS
SIGNATURE DISH
ingredients that can be found in the wild – one from the land, the other
from the sea – we create a simple pleasure, taken in the truest sense of
these two words. This is the very essence of my vision of cooking. It
doesn’t matter how many ingredients you use or whether or not they are
considered gourmet. What matters is the pleasure you experience when
you pick up your spoon.”
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ART DE VIVRE
YANNICK
ALLÉNO
THE ALCHEMIST OF SAUCES
It’s been a year now since the majestic chef made his Parisian
comeback. He won the Gault&Millau chef of the year award 2015.
Le Chef magazine ranked him in the top ten of its “100 best chefs in
the world”, with 512 stars. The Michelin guide awarded three stars
to his Pavillon Ledoyen, the Second Empire institution, set in a
Champs-Élysées garden. After Dubai, Taipei, Beijing, his new
concept restaurant, Stay, – mapping his travels, and featuring
table sharing and a “pastry library” – opened inside the newly
refurbished Paris-Le Faubourg Sofitel. This revolutionary cook
simmers, brews, distils, ferments and makes way to better
impress you. Fire smoulders under the ice, form expresses content – that of his lightning sauces. “Sauces are the DNA, the
watchword of French cuisine”, he says. A watchword that he
holds in high esteem, skims, desalts, drains, by subjecting it lovingly to the ordeal of vacuum-packing, of low heat that finetunes, of cold that catches. As a result: pure stock. On our palate,
sensations are increased tenfold, we literally kiss the very
essence, the soul of the product. The celery extract that permeates
his crusty pike brioche? An anthology of flavours. This Parisian
kid who was born in Puteaux in 1968, in the middle of the night,
says: “My cooking is like my city, and my city is Paris!” He is writing a new chapter in the history of French cuisine.
Alléno Paris, 8, avenue Dutuit, Paris 8th.
Stay, 15, rue Boissy-d’Anglas, Paris 8th.
www.yannick-alleno.com
SIGNATURE DISH
Unusual gourmet fish soup
First of all we get a real taste of the sea with a marinated sardine velouté
and seaweed mayonnaise, served with fine strips of mullet seasoned
with lemon and olive oil on a bed of ice. Truly delicious! Then,we taste
the lait de sole (sole milk). Alléno was inspired to use this exquisite
essence when he noticed white droplets form on the fish as it cooked.
“Normally, people just wipe it away, but in fact all the goodness of the
fish is concentrated in it.” This milk is whipped at the table with salt
brushed from the skin of the sole. Once frothy, it is poured into the bowl
that you have just finished, over cappelletti ravioli. A magical feast for
the eyes that combines textures with an incredible purity of flavour.
His favourite spots
Market gardener Laurent Berrurier “He grows forgotten
vegetables from the Île-de-France region. My carrots and
pointed cabbages come from his store.” Some of his products are
on sale at Terroirs d’Avenir.
Épicerie Terroirs d’Avenir, 7, rue du Nil, Paris 2nd.
Les Caves Legrand “A very beautiful house which introduced
me to a great many wines.”
1, rue de la Banque Paris 2nd, www.caves-legrand.com
Jean-François Piège/Le Grand Restaurant “It’s good to see
enterprising chefs who are not afraid to take their destinies into
their own hands.”
7, rue d’Aguesseau, Paris 8th.
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SYLVESTRE
WAHID
THE NEWCOMER
Sylvestre Wahid recently hung his chef’s hat at Thoumieux, taking over from Jean-François Piège. The prestigious brasserie,
appointed with mirrors and faceted columns, has been a regular
haunt for the smart set since it first opened in 1923. The gastronomic restaurant is upstairs and the pâtisserie across the street.
The 39-year-old chef is considered something of a meteor in the
firmament of French cuisine. Who would have thought that this
native of Pakistan would fall headlong into the galaxy of Michelin
stars? He was trained by Thierry Marx and mentored by Alain
Ducasse, who had him learn the ropes as a sous-chef at the Plaza
Athénée. Ducasse then sent him across the Atlantic to play second
fiddle at his own restaurant in New York, the Essex House, which
was awarded four stars – the highest culinary distinction in the
United States – by The New York Times. Back in Paris, Sylvestre
donned his teacher’s hat at the Ducasse school, but he missed the
hustle and bustle of the kitchen. So he took to working over hot
stoves at Oustau de Baumanière in Baux-de-Provence, in summer, and Strato in Courchevel in winter: two Michelin stars each!
Refined flavours, delicate side dishes, precise preparation –
Wahid’s phenomenal style now presides over Thoumieux’s destiny. His philosophy for the brasserie is to serve authentic, nofrills, friendly dishes only: “I like food to be shared, where a single
meal unites everyone.” At the gastronomic restaurant, he plays a
three-movement concerto: “vegetable-mineral, sea-river-lake,
and my signature dishes”. Under the guidance of this aesthete,
who wears a smile as bright as his cooking, Thoumieux’s two stars
are well taken care of. And, who knows? Perhaps a third will soon
be added. Such is Sylvestre’s dream.
58, rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7th, www.thoumieux.com
SIGNATURE DISH
Egg and celery with smoked Provençal black truffle
served warm/cold
Wahid likes to adapt this dish to suit the season. This is the winter
version. The egg white is beaten into stiff peaks with the yolk hidden
inside, before being baked in the oven for a few minutes. It is then gently
rested on a bed of celery marmalade garnished with truffle and drizzled
with a truffle coulis. This is then surrounded by thinly sliced “petals” of
truffle and topped with a fine circle of pain de mie bread. Served with a
red wine sauce, a ramekin of celery velouté and a slice of toasted
farmhouse bread with cured ham.
His favourite spots
The Plaza Athénée Bar “For the beauty of the place, the
service and the excellent cocktails.”
25, avenue Montaigne, Paris 8th, +33 1 53 67 66 00,
www.dorchestercollection.com
La Pâtisserie des Rêves “Philippe Conticini has genius! To me,
he’s the undisputed master of contemporary pâtisserie.”
93, rue du Bac, Paris 7th, www.lapatisseriedesreves.com
Alma’s Open Market “A very fine market which offers high
quality products.”
Avenue du Président-Wilson, Paris 16th,
Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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SIGNATURE DISH
JEAN-FRANÇOIS
PIÈGE
Melt-in-the-middle blancmange
His grandmother’s îles flottantes (floating islands) were a staple of JeanFrançois Piège’s childhood. Since then, he has come up with his own
twist on this recipe by turning it inside out, encasing the crème anglaise
within whisked egg whites to create a melting centre, before topping
with a caramel disc. This has become one of Piège’s signature dishes, and
he has also created a tasty recipe. A version involving truffle, one of his
first ever creations, was a bestseller at the Hôtel de Crillon.
THE STORYTELLER
His rise to the stars is impressive. He started with the Michelin
guide giving him three in 2001, when he headed up the restaurant
at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée, then got two in 2005 at the Hôtel de
Crillon, and a further two in 2011 for his gourmet restaurant at the
Hôtel Thoumieux (where he recently handed over the reins to
Sylvestre Wahid). That same year he was voted Chef of the Year,
and in 2014 was crowned Creator of the Year by Omnivore magazine. During this period, he rose to fame in France thanks to the TV
programme Top Chef, where he constantly reminded contestants
that “a dish must tell a story”. This is true of restaurants, too.
“I dreamed of having a restaurant of my own as a teenager. It was
my life’s ambition from the very first time I walked through a
kitchen door!” confesses Jean-François. At 44 (“the age of maturity”), he is finally at home. And it is here that he is telling his own
story. He has already written the first chapter with Clover, which
he and his wife Elodie opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés last
December. A cocoon forged in their image – authentic and warm.
Today, he is back where he began his career (at the Plaza Athénée
and Crillon hotels) on Paris’s right bank for the second chapter in
this story of love and cooking with Le Grand Restaurant – JeanFrançois Piège. The door brings to mind a map of Paris, its handle
the Seine, before two huge blocks of marble guide you through
the kitchens and lead you out beneath a stunning glass roof.
“There’s something magical at work in this place – I can feel it, I
experience it”, he explains enthusiastically. “It’s my home as a
chef.” Discipline, a desire to deliver the highest quality taste and
experience, the inspired imagination and glimmers of genius in
surprises like his inside-out blancmange come together to make
this restaurant the French expression, par excellence, of stellar
cuisine.
7, rue d’Aguesseau Paris 8th, www.jeanfrancoispiege.com
His Favourite Spots
Galerie Véro-Dodat “I never tire of the Parisian charm of this
arcade, and I love having breakfast at Claus.”
19, rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, Paris 1st.
Christofle “The epitome of French silversmithing craftsmanship.
Some of the cutlery we have in the restaurant comes from here.”
9, rue Royale, Paris 8th, www.christofle.com
Pavillon Ledoyen “Yannick Alléno had the courage to take
over the kitchen and is fighting to defend French cuisine.”
8, avenue Dutuit (Carré des Champs-Élysées), Paris 8th,
www.yannick-alleno.com
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INTERIORS
WALL TO
WALL
PARISIAN
CHIC
BY FÉLICIA DU ROURET
PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICE DE GRANDRY
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Making the elliptical staircase,
on the opposite page, was
a technical feat. In the vast
living room on the first floor,
the space is divided up into
major architectural effects and
cosier corners. Eighties coffee
table by Karl Springer
and silver Art Deco candlestick
by Jean Després. In the
background, photos
by Nobuyoshi Araki.
IN PARIS, ON THE CHAMP-DE-MARS,
ARCHITECT PIERRE YOVANOVITCH
HAS CREATED A MASTERPIECE THAT REVIVES
THE GREAT TRADITION OF 20TH CENTURY
FRENCH INTERIOR DESIGN. HE REVEALS
HIS VISION OF STYLE AND LISTS HIS FAVOURITE
GALLERIES. A LESSON IN REFINEMENT.
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H
e is often associated with the
new French
contemporary
style. Since he
launched his
agency in 2001, he has satisfied the most
hard-to-please clients. Luxury goods
tycoon François Pinault commissioned
him to design his offices. Edouard Carmignac, head of the namesake investment
fund, hired him to work on a project to host
his personal collection, and designer
Christian Louboutin, to fit out his first
beauty boutique. Recently, former French
Minister of Culture Jean-Jacques Aillagon
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curated the exhibition La Résistance des
Images (1) at Le Royal Skating in Brussels,
which the architect also renovated. Pierre
Yovanovitch is an aesthete among aesthetes. The secret of his success lies in his
erudite references, fondness for materials
and craftsmanship, as well as in his surefooted taste in contemporary art.
Born in Nice, he now lives in Paris, where
he enjoys the contrast between the übertrendy Palais de Tokyo – “a modern manifesto behind classical façades” – the elegant Place Vendôme, the bountiful flea
markets, and the fashion scene – for eight
years, he learned the ropes working for
Cardin. “It gave me a sense of crisp lines
and a love of fabrics,” he says. Pierre finds
his inspiration everywhere. At the beginning of each project, he scrupulously
observes and analyses the surroundings.
In this understatedly luxurious mansion
on the Left Bank, he opened up the space to
let the light in, and played with vertical and
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INTERIORS
On the opposite page, a detail
of the drawing room
on the first floor, with a ceramic
fireplace by Armelle Benoit.
A pair of 40s fireside chairs
by Swedish designer Otto
Schultz, and a 50s Arlus side
table. On the right, suspended
in the air, a metal walkway
inspired by the boarding areas
in Charles de Gaulle airport
connects the rooms to the
bathrooms. On the entrance
floor (below) the black
and white marble marquetry
carries the architect’s signature.
Console by Paul László,
1952, and photographs
by Maiko Haruki.
horizontal lines, softened by the rounded
furniture. Rigour on the one hand, curves
on the other, like those of the dining room
table or the gigantic sofas, which stretch
vertiginously to seat up to 10 guests, as “the
masters of the house entertain a lot”.
Pierre faced two challenges with this
project: the spiral staircase and the walkway. The stairs do not lean against a wall
but seem to flutter in the air like a ribbon.
“That was definitely a technical feat and a
cause of many a sleepless night!” he says.
“The full structure (which took four
months to build) was supposed to be lowered through the roof. What if it couldn’t
get through?” It did. The walkway that
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INTERIORS
The oak and hammered-glass
dining room table on this page
was designed by Pierre
Yovanovitch. 50s ceramics.
On the opposite page,
Le Trapéziste, raffia and yarn
tapestry by Alexander Calder.
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connects the main room to the bathroom
was another tour de force. It was inspired
by the boarding areas at Charles de Gaulle
airport. “I love travelling and airports,” he
explains. To liven the place up, he chose
American furniture from the 20s to the 60s,
in a quest for ever rarer objects. “I didn’t
want to bring the same editions here as
everywhere else, and what’s unique about
this furniture is that it’s easy to live with.”
A man with a bright future ahead, who is
about to open an agency in New York.
(1) Until 31 October, 2015,
read more at www.lapatinoireroyale.com
HIS FAVOURITE
GALLERIES
DESIGNER FURNITURE
Eric Philippe for rare 20th-century
Scandinavian furniture.
25, galerie Véro-Dodat, Paris 1st,
www.ericphilippe.com
Kreo for limited editions by high-profile
contemporary designers.
31, rue Dauphine, Paris 6th,
www.galeriekreo.fr
Carole Decombe for charming
decorative art objects, both contemporary
and vintage.
30, rue de Lille, Paris 7th,
www.galeriecaroledecombe.com
Maria Wettergren for her selection of
sophisticated Scandinavian designers.
18, rue Guénégaud, Paris 6th,
www.mariawettergren.com
HP Le Studio for exceptional furniture
that wouldn’t be out of place in a museum.
Kamel Mennour for his sensitive take
on contemporary creation.
47, rue Saint-André-des-Arts, Paris 6th ,
www.kamelmennour.com,
Thaddaeus Ropac who brings together
big names in the art world as well as
up-and-coming artists.
1, rue Allent, Paris 7th.
7, rue Debelleyme, Paris 3rd,
www.ropac.net
CONTEMPORARY ART
Anne de Villepoix for her eclectic
choice of artists.
Bugada & Cargnel, a lesser-known
venue that supports both emerging and
established French artists.
43, rue de Montmorency, Paris 3rd,
www.annedevillepoix.com
7-9, rue de l’Equerre, Paris 19th,
www.bugadacargnel.com
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NOTEBOOK
ESSENTIAL
PARIS
FROM PLACE VENDÔME
TO ST-GERMAIN-DES PRÉS
VIA THE MARAIS, OUR BEST
TIPS FOR LOOKING GOOD,
WINING AND DINING,
DISCOVERING THE
CULTURE, CLUBBING IN
THE HIPPEST VENUES, OR
FINDING YOUR WAY IN THE
MOST ROMANTIC SPOTS.
BY CLAUDINE HESSE, LAURENCE MOUILLEFARINE,
EMMANUELLE EYMERY, MARION LOUIS, MARION DUPUIS, VALENTIN PORTIER
ILLUSTRATIONS VERONICA DALL’ANTONIA
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LEATHER GOODS
L/UNIFORM
One of the most recent fashion
boutiques to establish itself
on the mansion-lined Left Bank,
L/Uniform occupies a large space
boasting a landmark façade.
It was designed to look like
a curiosity cabinet. The brand’s
fully handcrafted travel
backpacks, pouches and tote bags
are made in Carcassonne.
Each one is one of the kind,
named and numbered.
21, quai Malaquais, Paris 6th,
+33 1 42 61 76 27, www.luniform.com
LOOKING
GOOD
COOL GEEK
AMI
The fashion world’s favourite
artistic director for men’s fashion,
Alexandre Mattiussi, aka Ami, has
just set up shop close to Colette.
What does the fashion crowd like in
their AMI? His chic and easy to
wear wardrobe, well-cut blazers,
chalk tone leather and wool jackets,
pinstripe suits, vintage coats,
as well as his collaborations with
other top brands.
14, rue d’Alger, Paris 1st, +33 9 82 44 40 20,
www.amiparis.fr
FRAGRANCES FOR THE HOME
DIPTYQUE
Completely renovated last spring, the brand’s
flagship boutique is a hit for its famed fig, berry,
woody and flower scented candles. The most
popular are L’Ombre dans l’Eau and Philosykos.
Victoria Beckham, Claudia Schiffer, Roland
Mouret and Karl Lagerfeld just can’t get enough.
34, boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6th, +33 1 43 26 77 44,
www.diptyqueparis.fr
THE ART OF MASSAGE
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
Renowned for its face-lifting massages and super concentrated products
made with organic vegetables and marine extracts, this brand
is established in a town house on the Champs-Élysées. Its flagship institute,
L’Ambassade de la Beauté, is as luxurious as it is relaxing
– the décor is all pleated silk, engraved gold leaves and Corian surfaces.
L’Ambassade de la Beauté 32, avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th,
+33 1 42 25 02 92, www.biologique-recherche.com
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STAR COLOURIST
CHRISTOPHE ROBIN AT THE MEURICE
Have your hair dyed in a luxury hotel
suite by Christophe Robin, the star
colourist, who started out by dying models’
hair in his chambre de bonne
20 years ago. Now working in a Parisian
palace, he plays with colours and
contrasts. Catherine Deneuve and Tilda
Swinton are among his regulars.
By appointment only.
Hôtel Meurice, suite 128-129, 228, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st,
+33 1 40 20 02 83, www.christophe-robin.com
BEAUTY TREATMENTS
WATCH BAR
PIAGET
The brand’s new 510 sqm
futuristic flagship displays fine
jewellery in hushed interiors,
where you’ll discover Piaget’s
Possession line of rings, with
their rotating bands, as well as
complex watches sought
by the world’s biggest collectors.
Customers can also visit
the watch bar. A master
in watch-making is at hand
to share the art’s ins and outs.
7, rue de la Paix, Paris 2nd,
SPA MY BLEND BY CLARINS
+33 1 58 62 37 00, www.piaget.com
AT THE ROYAL MONCEAU
A place for beauty treatments of the utmost refinement.
The facial and body products are made according
to the needs of each customer’s skin. Make the most of the day
by starting with “My Sweet Detox” program, followed by a yoga
or Pilates class, then enjoy a divine massage, giving you access
to the Olympic sized pool and gym. We also like the pretty
spa bar that adjoins the pool, where you can nibble on cashew nuts
and sip on green tea while you wait to have your treatment.
CONCEPT STORE
37, avenue Hoche, Paris 8th, +33 1 42 99 88 99, www.leroyalmonceau.com
COLETTE
Since its opening 16 years ago, the concept
store has inspired many others across
the world. Fashion hunter Sarah excels
in the fine-tuning of limited series created
especially for Colette. The latest collection
CHIC BAZAAR
includes a prêt-a-porter line by bag
INÈS DE LA FRESSANGE
designer Anya Hindmarch, superb Tomasini
Since it opened last spring,
chain bags, and items from hit-brand
Inès’ boutique is the talk of the
Coperni, whose two head designers
town. This perfectly curated
are now at the helm of Courrèges.
bazaar with wooden floors and
213, rue Saint Honoré, Paris 1st,
painted cupboards contains
+33 1 55 35 33 90, www.colette.fr
everything for living the Parisian
boho-chic lifestyle. The boutique
stocks everything from fashion
apparel to homeware, including
MADE-TO-MEASURE
tea towels, dresses made
SANDALS
in France, shoes from Italy, shirts
CORDONNERIE ATTAL
made of the most beautiful
This artisan cobbler has been making
poplin, Indian fabrics and olive
made-to-measure sandals for
oil from Provence.
the last 30 years. The shop provides
24, rue de Grenelle, Paris 7th,
+33 1 45 48 19 06, www.inesdelafressange.fr
a selection of the most beautiful leathers
to choose from. Customers can also
select their favoured style and colour,
as well as whether to get their initials
engraved into the sole of the shoes.
One of the cobbler’s most loyal clients
is Inès de la Fressange, who included
him in her book La Parisienne, dramatically
increasing his client list.
122, rue d’Assas, Paris 6th, +33 1 46 34 52 33.
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TRENDY TEENS
FOR YOUR FEET ONLY
BASTIEN GONZALEZ
He has held the feet of Naomi Campbell and Robert De Niro,
among many others. The chiropodist of the stars now
has two cabins at the Molitor Hotel. His signature treatment,
Reverence de Bastien, unravels in three parts: first
comes a black diamond exfoliation, then a pearl polish
along with the application of a crushed mother-of-pearl
base cream, and finally a divine massage.
Molitor Spa By Clarins, 8th, avenue de la Porte-Molitor,
Paris 16th, +33 1 56 07 08 80, www.bastiengonzalez.com
FINGER IN THE NOSE
The hit brand has just opened its third
boutique in Paris on the avenue
Trudaine, in the family neighbourhood
of South Pigalle. Vanessa Paradis, a
regular customer who is often seen in
the Marais outpost on rue de Saintonge,
shops here for her children. You can be
sure to find the right pair of well-cut
and perfectly faded jeans, the ideal
winter coat or the neon bomber jacket,
all in an urban rock chic style.
45, avenue Trudaine, Paris 9th,
and 60, rue de Saintonge, Paris 3rd, +33 1 42 71 43 40,
www.fingerinthenose.com
RARE PERFUMES
WORLD OF SCENTS
JOVOY
A charming boutique nestled under the arches
of the rue de Castiglione, bordering the place Vendôme.
François Henin, self-proclaimed ambassador of rare perfumes,
offers a huge selection of brands – about 1,300 fragrances.
Made in small batches, the perfumes have names
like Clive Christian, Roja Dove and Pure Distance,
and are almost always impossible to find elsewhere.
KILIAN
The heir to a Cognac-producing
family, Kilian Hennessy
specialises in fragrances and
jewellery. In his monochrome
boudoir, he reveals a new
fragrance suggestively named
Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi
(“Do you want to sleep with me”)
as well as his Art Déco-inspired
perfumed objects for the home,
and a line of perfumed jewellery
by Paige Novick.
4, rue de Castiglione, Paris 1st, +33 1 40 20 06 19, www.jovoyparis.com
POLISH HEAVEN
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
We’re running (in high heels)
to Louboutin’s newest outpost.
Located in one of the city’s most
beautiful covered passageways,
the shop – designed by Pierre
Yovanovitch – is entirely
dedicated to his nail polish
collection, the prelude to a full
make-up line. This pretty little
boutique with lacquered walls
looks like a giant luminous
bottle of nail varnish, where
the multitude of nail polishes
is displayed in alcoves,
like art works or jewellery.
20, rue Cambon, Paris 1st, +33 1 40 39 94 14,
www.bykilian.com
ROCK COLLECTION
LANCEL
It’s a new era for the leather merchants
who have reopened their original boutique
in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Without
selling their soul, they are making a subtle
reference to the Lancel of the thirties and
have launched a brand new concept which
should grow fast! Their latest It bags are
showcased in a super bright white graphic
box, made of black lacquer and blond
wood: behold the Bianca, a very seventies
shoulder bag or the Huit, a rock version of
their legendary Bucket bag.
8, galerie Vérot-Dodat, Paris 1st,
+33 1 53 00 21 09, www.christianlouboutin.com
43, rue de Rennes, Paris 6th, www.lancel.com
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
October will see one of the events of 2015:
the opening of this major Swiss watchmaker’s flagship
store. It will be an opportunity to discover
the new Millenary collection of grand complication
watches. The interior design remains top secret
but, as with all the brand’s stores around the world,
will be inspired by the Brassus, the river that
runs through the eponymous village, where
the company was founded 135 years ago and still
operates to this day, in the watchmaking Mecca
that is the Vallée de Joux.
Corner of rue Royale and rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st,
www.audemarspiguet.com
VINTAGE SPIRIT
CHEEKY COCOON
MAISON SOUQUET
In SoPi (South Pigalle), this former
brothel has been transformed into
a trendy establishment with
twenty bedrooms and six suites.
Red velvet graces the lounge,
with portraits of famous early20th-century courtisanes. The pretty,
dinky bar was designed
by Jacques Garcia, who left his
inimitable mark on the place.
10, rue de Bruxelles, Paris 9th, +33 1 48 78 55 55,
www.maisonsouquet.com
THANX GOD I’M A V.I.P
A favourite with fashion
stylists, this temple of vintage
has a whole floor dedicated
to reasonably priced garments
by top brands. Each find
can be customised on site
by the owner, who is also
a fashion stylist. The secondhand store will soon be
extended by 400 sqm to make
room for menswear. Finally!
12, rue de Lancry, Paris 10th,
+33 1 42 03 02 09, www.thanxgod.com
ETHICAL TANNING
FRANCIS KURKDJIAN
The fragrance designer’s fifth
outpost, in the heart of the Marais,
is the place to shop for exclusive
perfumes and scented paper,
incense and bubble-blowing
products for children that smell
like fresh-cut grass. You’ll also find
the new eau de parfum Aqua Vitae
Forte, a delicious mix of woody
fruit essential oils, as well as his
very first scented leather goods
collection, co-created with Paris
saddle-maker Atelier Renard.
Expect to find pieces in alligator,
lamb or calf skin, all tanned
ethically in France.
7, rue des Blancs-Manteaux, Paris 4th,
+33 1 42 71 76 76, www.franciskurkdjian.com
INDIAN INSPIRATION
BOUCHERON
The brand’s new Bleu de Jodhpur
collection is nothing short of amazing.
Claire Choisne, the jeweller’s artistic
director, worked with Maharajah Gaj
Singh II to create it. Choisne used
materials rarely seen in high jewellery,
including marble from Makrana and
sand from the Thar Desert. The most
spectacular piece is the reversible
Jodhpur necklace, which has marble
and diamonds on one side, and rock
crystal and sapphires on the other.
26, place Vendôme, Paris 1st,
www.boucheron.com
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ROYAL TREAT
A FAMILY TALE
EMILE & JULES
The two brothers’ Parisian bakery uses
certified “reasoned agriculture” wheat
straight from the mill, on their father’s farm in
the Yvelines. Rye and honey bread, sourdough
bread, ginger cob and, last but not least,
the star of the show, Pillow, a 1,5 kg loaf
that keeps for a week or so.
18, rue de la Terrasse, Paris 17th, +33 1 73 75 67 44,
www.emile-jules.com
BUCOLIC STROLL
MAILLE
This mustard is fit for a king.
Established in 1747, Maille has
been the official purveyor of the
courts of Russia, Austria, Hungary
and France. Two stores now
house its upmarket products:
the boutique on Place de la
Madeleine, and the new shop
in the Carrousel du Louvre. You
will find mustard served fresh
from the pump, vinegar at the
counter, and presents galore –
from little gourmet Chablis and
morel mushroom or sun-dried
tomato mustards to vinegars
made from Sauternes or Bordeaux
wines in black ceramic bottles.
99, rue de Rivoli, level O, allée du Carrousel,
Paris 1st and 6, place de la Madeleine, Paris 8th.
www.maille.com
CHAUMET
Jean-Marc Mansvelt, Chaumet’s new managing
director, has one wish: to bring the Culture of this great
jeweller to light. To do so he’s opened, in the place
Vendôme flagship store, a temporary museum whose
setting was designed by Elizabeth Leriche. Until
January, 30, 2016, behold a naturist-inspired selection
of seventeen old pieces, drawings and unseen
photographs, and also a capsule collection
made especially for the occasion.
HEALTHY CUISINE
CLAUS
Located right opposite Louboutin,
former Givenchy press agent Claus
tantalises the fashion crowd palates
with his light, organic, flavoursome
cuisine. Cross the street to visit
his brand new Épicerie du PetitDéjeuner, devoted entirely to
breakfast, for Thés de Constance,
Stéphane Perrotte’s traditional
jams, Stonewall Kitchen Pancake
Mix and maple syrup, not to
mention the homemade muesli.
14, rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, Paris 1st,
+33 1 42 33 55 10, www.claus-paris.net
EATING...
12, place Vendôme, Paris 1st, www.chaumet.com
APOTHECARY
OFFICINE UNIVERSELLE
BULY
All made in France, the
products sold here include
paraben-free clay masks,
incense, soap oils for sensitive
skin, orange blossom soaps,
Eau de la Belle Haleine, as well
as a mint-tea teeth-cleaning
paste, a mysterious vegetal
wood and resin pot pourri, and,
last but not least, the 0-RokuKushi collection of combs,
renowned for leaving hair
as smooth and shiny
as a Japanese woman’s.
6, rue Bonaparte, Paris 6th, +33 1 43 29 02 50,
www.buly1803.com
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DIVINE PRALINE
LA PÂTISSERIE DES RÊVES
People flock here from all over the
city for the Paris-Brest. The shop’s
signature cake just melts in your
mouth with its exquisite praline
taste. You may also want to try
the orange pie, the vanilla Grand
Cru or the XXL Madeleine,
all by Philippe Conticini, one
of France’s top pastry chefs.
111, rue de Longchamp, Paris 16th, +33 1 47 04 00 24,
www.lapatisseriedesreves.com
BOHO MECCA
HIGH-QUALITY MEATS
HUGO DESNOYER
Meat lovers make a beeline for this master butcher’s. Hugo
Desnoyer selects the animals on the farm, for melt-inyour-mouth meats of the highest quality: Charente-Limousine
veal, Lozère lamb, Salers beef, and Patis poultry. He cooks
the choicest pieces for his communal table, set in the heart of his
shop. Remember to make a reservation, as space is limited and it’s
always full. True meat lovers will feast on the Trialogue for two.
28, rue du Docteur-Blanche, Paris 16th, +33 1 42 88 29 17, www.hugodesnoyer.fr
BRASSERIE BARBÈS
Have lunch beneath the glass roof
or by the fireplace in this new boho temple.
Relax in the post-industrial décor, featuring
green marble, brass and wood panelling,
and enjoy lacquered chicken in spinach, raisin
and mint, a rack of lamb with a herb crust,
or a salad of orange, grapefruit, nuts and
Italian cheese. Then treat yourself to a detox
cocktail and head for the dancefloor!
2, boulevard Barbès, Paris 18h, +33 1 42 64 52 23,
www.brasseriebarbes.com
...& DRINKING
PARISIAN BRASSERIE
COCKTAIL CRAZY
AUX MARCHES DU PALAIS
Right at the foot
of the Trocadéro, in a side street
hitting the banks of the Seine,
this bistro belongs to the owners
of the Pizzeria d’Auteuil, which
is a famous place for its simple
family meals and local patrons.
The newly renovated Parisian
interior of this century-old
brasserie has kept its very
much-loved charm of yesteryear,
with old posters and menus
decorating the walls, and wood
and a zinc bar.
Ober Mamma
East Mamma is the place to go
for an Italian meal and regional
produce, while Ober Mamma
is a watering hole for a drink
and nibbles at the bar. Barman
Nicola Battafarano will work
magic with his cocktail shaker: try
the Bitter Mandarine, a fresh long
drink made with Cinzano and
homemade mandarine jam,
or the Saffron, a “deadly” cocktail
of Italian gin, absinthe and
a 6-year-old saffron infusion,
as you feast on Tuscan or Trentino
charcuterie, or dip into a
Parmesan wheel. The mozzarella
is delivered every other day
straight from Naples.
5, rue de la Manutention,
Paris 16th, +33 1 47 23 52 80.
107, boulevard Richard-Lenoir, Paris 11th,
www.bigmammagroup.com
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SEA PRODUCTS
LA MARÉE JEANNE
This new seafood restaurant is set
in a quiet street, a stone’s throw
from the buzzing rue Montorgueil.
Chef Cyril Boulet trained with
Robuchon and Troisgros. Try
his fish cooked with the scales,
sea bass tartare with seaweed,
and lobster consommé, or simply
a plate of oysters at the bar.
IN BETWEEN AUCTIONS
L’ADJUGÉ
Art lovers can now delight their
palates in the midst of the Drouot
auction house. This bar-galery serves
exquisite foie gras carpaccio with
chopped hazelnut, skate Tempura,
and a Caesar salad prepared in three
dishes, with the sauce on the side
to dip the chicken pieces or lettuce
leaves. The menu was concocted
by Amandine Chaigneau, the young
chef who left the Hôtel Raphaël in
Paris for the prestigious Rosewood
Hotel in London.
3, rue Mandar, Paris 2nd, +33 1 42 61 58 34,
www.lamareejeanne.com
9, rue Drouot, Paris 9th, +33 1 48 00 20 20,
www.drouot.com
BRUNCH AND SUNDAY DINNER
AUX PRÉS
Chef Cyril Lignac’s new restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
is a hall of mirrors with soft, cosy banquettes. Tuck into
the house veal sweetbread with carrot mousseline, Black Angus
burger, or the caramelised black cod marinated in miso sauce.
27, rue du Dragon, Paris 6th, +33 1 45 48 29 68,
www.cyrillignac.com/restaurants/aux-pres
RESPONSIBLE
GROCERY
MAISON PLISSON
There’s something for everyone at this boho-chic
food market. Some 80% of the produce
sold here is sourced by suppliers interested in an
organic approach. There is also a fine cellar filled
with little mouthwatering food counters, and a
dining room “just like home”, where you can enjoy
seasonal cuisine, with dishes by Bruno Doucet and
Benoît Bordier of La Régalade. This networked store
is the brainchild of Delphine Plisson, an exuberant
40-something who used to work in fashion.
The staff will peel and cut your vegetables
on demand. Using a dedicated app, you can also
keep an eye on your shopping basket and learn
how to prepare your purchases.
93, boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris 3rd, +33 1 71 18 19 09,
www.lamaisonplisson.com
VIP WORLD
YEEELS
One of Paris’s latest hotspots, in the Golden Triangle area
of the city, Yeeels is the place to go for dinner, before and/or
after parties. Supermodels and businessmen rub shoulders
in this elegant restaurant reached via a stately black
marble staircase. Padded banquettes, alcoves for privacy,
not to mention the bar filled with light, where you can
enjoy a cocktail prepared by Benjamin Chiche, who loves
to work with exotic fruits such as kumquats or kaffir
limes. A DJ takes care of the musical entertainment.
24, avenue George-V, Paris 8th, +33 1 42 88 75 75, www.yeeels.com
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STARS IN VOGUE
GALERIE DE l’INSTANT
Julia Gragnon’s Marais boutique
is a sheer delight, just like its owner.
As a teenager, she used to pore over
women’s fashion magazines, “dazzled
by the power and lighting of the
photographs”. Today, she exhibits
fashion photos, portraits of film stars,
and photo reports. In October, she will
be staging “Raymond Cauchetier,
New Wave photographer”. Jean Seberg
fans will be over the moon.
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46, rue de Poitou, Paris 3 , +33 1 44 54 94 09,
www.lagaleriedelinstant.com
MAGIC MOMENTS
PARIS PHOTO
167 international exhibitors
are expected to attend the event,
ranging from old, modern and
contemporary photography galleries
to booksellers and publishers.
ART &
ANTIQUES
Grand Palais, avenue Winston-Churchill, Paris 8th.
12-15 November, www.parisphoto.com
ART IN MOTION
FIAC INTERNATIONAL
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR
Galleries move into the Grand Palais,
and also off-site, in the Tuileries
Gardens, the Jardin des Plantes,
Place Vendôme, etc.
22-25 October, www.fiac.com
PLANET ART
GALERIE EMMANUEL PERROTIN
Success is the word! 47-year-old self-made-man Emmanuel
Perrotin has set up shop in two hôtels particuliers in the Marais
district. He was the first to show Takashi Murakami outside the
artist’s home country (Japan), as he did with Maurizio Cattelan
and Damien Hirst, before they became art market superstars.
Perrotin’s “stable” counts some 40 visual artists, including Sophie
Calle, Bernard Frize, Laurent Grasso and Xavier Veilhan.
60 and 76, rue de Turenne, Paris 3rd, +33 1 42 16 79 79, www.perrotin.com
BLUE CHIPS
GALERIE MARIAN GOODMAN
This peaceful spot with a courtyard plays host to major
artists, including John Baldessari, Steve McQueen,
Annette Messager, Juan Muñoz, Gerhard Richter and
Jeff Wall. Just 20 years ago, New York-based super art dealer
Marian Goodman opened a second gallery in Paris.
To celebrate this anniversary, she will be exhibiting
Christian Boltanski’s installations during the FIAC.
79, rue du Temple, Paris 3rd, +33 1 48 04 70 52, www.mariangoodman.com
POST-WAR DESIGN
GALERIE PASCAL CUISINIER
Enthusiasm galore! Pascal Cuisinier
is most passionate about first-generation
French designers who modernised
the post-war way of life. His exhibitions
showcase both designers – Pierre
Guariche, Joseph-André Motte,
Jacqueline Lecoq and Antoine Philippon,
Pierre Paulin – and publishers.
13, rue de Seine, Paris 6th, +33 1 43 54 34 61,
www.galeriepascalcuisinier.com
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RETRO STYLE
GALERIE MEUBLES
ET LUMIÈRES
Alexandre Goult and
Guilhem Faget made their
debut at a flea market.
The two young men have
a soft spot for 1950-1970s
metal and glass objects,
and their finds often carry
highly prized signatures,
such as Gino Sarfatti, Pierre
Paulin and Maria Pergay.
Spotlight on lamp designer
Robert Mathieu (from
15 October to 15 December).
PERIOD LIGHTS
GALERIE VONTHRON
Need a chandelier? Look no further:
William Vonthron is an expert
in the field. He has light features
of all eras and styles. Look up
and you’ll see a Napoleon III model
featuring rock crystal pendants
as well as a ’60s Italian novelty
made from lacquered sheet metal
and wrought iron. Vonthron has just
left the prestigious Carré Rive
Gauche to return to the flea market
where he started out 40 years ago.
58, rue Mazarine, Paris 6th,
+33 6 76 67 21 06 and +33 6 98 03 11 22,
www.meublesetlumieres.com
Marché Dauphine, stand 151, 132-140, rue des Rosiers,
93400 Saint-Ouen, +33 6 12 91 49 08
and +33 6 83 35 26 35, www.galerievonthron.com
RARE BOOKS
OLD-STYLE PRINTS
GALERIE CAMERA OBSCURA
This gallery is located accross from the
Fondation Cartier. In a previous life, its owner,
Didier Brousse, printed the work of top
photographers such as Willy Ronis and Paolo
Roversi. Today, he promotes contemporary
French and international photographers, with
a preference for analogue photography. His
next guest is Bernard Plossu and his exquisite
Fresson prints (until 16 November).
LE PONT TRAVERSÉ
This bookstore is total joy. Rummage around until you
find a rare collection of poems, a book on Surrealism,
or an out-of-print illustrated edition. The lady of the house
is Marcel Béalu’s widow. The shop sign pays tribute to French writer
Jean Paulhan, which goes to show just how fond she is of literature.
62, rue de Vaugirard, Paris 6th, +33 1 45 48 06 48 .
OUTSTANDING
FRAMES
GEORGES BAC
At Georges and Stephen Gross’s,
connoisseurs are sure to find
what they’re looking for in
antique frames, as their father
and grandfather specialised
in these at their gallery on the
rue Bonaparte. The two brothers
turn Regency and Louis XV
frames into mirrors, surrounded
by 20th-century decorative
art. Pierce Brosnan’s wife paid
them a visit the first weekend
they opened their booth.
268, boulevard Raspail, Paris 14th, +33 1 45 45 67 08,
www.galeriecameraobscura.fr
ART FLAIR
GALERIE KAMEL MENNOUR
Until 1999, Kamel Mennour, one of Paris’s
most prominent art dealers, sold lithographs
door to door. This year, he was instrumental
in bringing internationally renowned
artist Anish Kapoor’s works to the Château
de Versailles. No need to say that Kamel
is a workaholic with an innate gift for spotting
and establishing up-and-coming artists.
Marché Biron, stand 106, 85, rue des Rosiers,
93400 Saint-Ouen, +33 6 98 12 13 40.
47, rue Saint-André-des-Arts and 6, rue du Pont-de-Lodi,
Paris 6th, +33 1 56 24 03 63, www.kamelmennour.com
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PARIS BY
NIGHT
BEYOND THE SEA
PARIS AQUARIUM
Explore the depths of the ocean with the whole
family at the Paris Aquarium. Located opposite
the Eiffel Tower, it stays open late on the first
Saturday of the month (by reservation only).
A free glass of champagne in hand, you can
play the biologist and introduce the kids
to the manta rays, sharks and clownfish
they have only seen in movies.
5, avenue Albert-de-Mun, Paris 16th, www.cineaqua.com
SPINNING
UP AND DOWN
YOYO
Located in the basement
of the Palais de Tokyo, this venue
has become a staple of the Paris
clubbing scene, injecting some
badly-needed new life into
the 16th arrondissement. Although
the versatile main room hosts a
range of creative events, the main
reason to go there is to party.
The city’s A-list crowd, including
music label Kitsuné and the boys
from Club Sandwich often go out
there on weekends.
Palais de Tokyo, entrance on 20, avenue
de New-York, Paris 16th, www.yoyo-paris.com
UNDER THE STARS
WANDERLUST AND NÜBA
The geometric neon green façade
opposite the Bercy arena hides
much more than just the Cité de la
Mode et du Design; it is home to
two of Paris’s hippest nightspots.
The city’s cool kids flock there to
party, attracted by the lure of free
entry. On the roof terrace, Nüba is
the place for clubbing under the
stars. A floor lower, Wanderlust
boasts a terrace overlooking
the Seine (only open for specific
events in winter).
32 and 36, quai d’Austerlitz, Paris 13th,
+33 1 76 77 34 85, www.nuba-paris.fr and
www.wanderlustparis.com
HIDE & DRINK
BEEF CLUB BALLROOM
A homage to Prohibition-era bars, speakeasies share many
of their features, including well-hidden venues or the use
of passwords. The Ballroom, with its retro ambiance, can
be found at the top of metal steps and a long corridor in the
basement of the renowned Beef Club steakhouse.
Even Jay-Z and Beyoncé are said to enjoy slumming it here.
58, rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau, Paris 1st, +33 9 54 37 13 65.
BLUE NOTES
DUC DES LOMBARDS
The best jazz musicians on the circuit have
played in this club, which welcomes talented
young performers looking for their big break.
Stick around for the free After Hours session,
with a live orchestra every Friday
and Saturday after midnight (no free drinks!).
42, rue des Lombards, Paris 1st, + 33 1 42 33 22 88,
www.ducdeslombards.com
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SUNSET GARDENS
JARDINS DU PONT NEUF
This new barge, accross from the
former Samaritaine department
store, is an exclusive port of call,
with its elegant Art Nouveau décor
set around a tree bedecked with
golden leaves. The luxury
experience extends to the services it
offers – if the valet-option on dry
land doesn’t appeal, then ask for a
lift home or enjoy a sunset cruise on
the 1962 Riva boat. The two large
terraces heated in the cold season.
Quai de l’Horloge, île de la Cité, Paris 1st,
www.lesjardinsdupontneuf.com
JOIN THE JET SET
L’ARC
L’Arc has been hugely successful
since it was refurbished by Lenny
Kravitz’s design company
and reopened in 2014. Facing the
Arc de Triomphe, the club attracts
everyone who’s anyone in Paris.
The covered garden terrace is
perfect for keeping warm
in autumn. The interior somehow
revives the magic of ’80s Paris
and often hosts preview afterparties
for the major film studios.
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12, rue
de Presbourg, Paris 16th, www.larc-paris.com
CITY LIGHTS
POMPIDOU CENTRE
The Pompidou Centre is a Mecca
for culture vultures. Its collections
rival those of the MoMA. On
Thursdays, galleries remain open
until 11 p.m. It’s the perfect time to
see the retrospectives dedicated to
Cuban painter Wifredo Lam (from 30
September) and German artist
Anselm Kiefer (from 16 December),
before drinks at the Georges
restaurant, on the same floor, with its
stunning view over the city.
Place Georges-Pompidou, Paris 4th,
+33 1 44 78 12 33, www.centrepompidou.fr
ICE CREAM KING
OLD-FACTORY STYLE
LE CARTEL
The stairs that lead to this new
glitterati ghetto set the tone, as ivy
tumbles down from the ceiling and
along the crumbling walls. The club’s
décor combines reclaimed wood
and raw metal in a style reminiscent
of an abandoned factory. Even
the furniture has been designed so
that clubbers can climb on the seats
and cling to the acid-stripped walls.
The bar staff is well-versed
in tequila-based drinks and shots.
The musical line-up is as eclectic
as it is hip, featuring a host
of international DJs.
UNE GLACE A PARIS
The Marais is home to a cosy,
classy ice cream parlour that
stays open until 11 p.m.
Emmanuel Ryon, former head
ice-cream chef with 3-star chef
Anne-Sophie Pic, has joined
forces with Olivier Ménard, a
former Pierre Hermé pastry
chef, to create a stellar menu.
The flavours are unusual, and
the kiwi fruit sorbet has proved
a hit with locals. If it’s too cold
for an ice cream, try the green
tea or hazelnut “cakes de
voyage” with herbal tea.
15, rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie,
Paris 4th, www.une-glace-a-paris.fr
4, rue Arsène-Houssaye, Paris 8th.
SOPHISTICATED LIVING
LE CLUB DU CERCLE
This former literary venue has been
transformed into a residence for chefs
from all over the world, who take it in
turns to head up the kitchen throughout
the year. The bar is the domain of Alain
Duquesnes, who boasts an impressive
CV including the Ritz, Ledoyen,
George-V... The cocktails, wines and
champagne match the selection of
snacks prepared by the resident chefs.
Listen out for the über-French playlist
compiled by Hugues Piketty.
6, rue Etienne-Marcel, Paris 2nd, www.leclubducercle.fr
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+33 1 83 62 08 32
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www.louisvuitton.com
MAJE +33 1 42 36 26 26
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www.marcjacobs.com
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PABLO +33 1 55 80 55 80
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www.parmigiani.ch
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www.paulsmith.com
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www.piaget.fr
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www.pierrehardy.com
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www.prada.com
ROGER VIVIER +33 1 43 43 00 85
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
+33 810 001 200
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SCHIAPARELLI +33 1 76 21 62 60
SISLEY +33 900 74 28 28
www.sisley.com
SONIA RYKIEL+33 1 49 54 60 60
SPORTMAX +33 1 49 52 16 00
STELLA McCARTNEY
+33 1 47 03 03 80
www.stellamaccartney.com
STUART WEITZMAN +33 1 42 33 41 47
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www.ulyanasergeenko.com
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+33 1 40 20 17 55
www.vacheron-contantin.com
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www.valentino.com
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wwwvancleefarpels.com
+33 1 55 04 11 11
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www.versace.com
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Anne-Florence Schmitt
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BEAUTY
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Section Editor Marion Louis
LIFESTYLE
Associate Editors Emmanuelle Eymery,
Claudine Hesse
Section Editor Felicia du Rouret
Production Director Charlotte Deuil
Casting Manager Lou Amplemont
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Stéphanie Piednoël (Coordination),
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ANTIBES
Stunning family home
situated within a highly
protected domain of the
very chic and well known
area of Pimeau.12 bedrooms with bathrooms.
Guest house and caretaker’s
accommodation. Swimming pool. Sea view
from the 1st floor. Perfect
condition.
Ref : MGN-2173-AG
Price range : from
5.000.000 to 10.000.000 €
Emile Garcin Côte d’Azur
+33(0)4 97 97 32 10 - [email protected]
PARIS 7th DISTRICT - GROS CAILLOU
In a fine classic building,
a 228 sq.m apartment,
large reception rooms,
4 bedrooms.
Near Champ-de-Mars.
In perfect condition.
Cellar and service room.
VAR - GRIMAUD
Ref.: PRG-00992-EV
Price range : from
2.300.000 to 5.000.000 €
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+33 (0)1 42 61 73 38 - [email protected]
CALVADOS
5 min from Deauville.
Beautiful property dating
from the Directory of
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typical Norman House
of 200 m² and caretaker’s
cottage. On a ground of
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surrounding countryside.
Ref : STZ-1507-JC
Price range : from
5 000 000 to 10.000.000 €
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PARIS 16th DISTRICT - FOCH / DAUPHINE
CASTLE IN THE GARD
South of France, Southern Cevennes, Castle
built in the XIth century
extremely well renovated,
4,5 hectares of land, with
7 bedrooms, 2 apartments and outbuildings,
in the heart of wild
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Ref : CEV-3026-NF
Price range : from
1.300.000 to 2.300.000 €
Emile Garcin Cevennes & Languedoc
+33 (0)4 66 03 24 10 - [email protected]
In fine 1978 building,
on the 4th floor with lift,
a 128 sq.m apartment.
Double living room,
kitchen, 2 bedrooms with
balconies, 2 bathrooms.
Renovation required.
Cellar and parking space.
Ref : PRD-1214-MR
Price : 1.300.000 €
Ref. : DEV-1212-CMA
Price : 1.272.000 €
Emile Garcin Deauville
+ 33 (0)2 31 14 18 18 - [email protected]
Elegant property and its
30ha park. A lot of charm
and a touch of Tuscany.
Two reception rooms with
fireplace, 6 bedrooms ensuite with bathroom. Old
renovated sheephold for
guests or keepers. Heated
swimming pool and poolhouse, fountains, vineyards.
Emile Garcin Paris Rive Droite
+33(0)1 58 12 02 02 - [email protected]
10 KM FROM SAINT EMILION
A XVIth century property with 360° view. This
historical ensemble includes a 350 sq.m house
and a guest’s house, a
castle to be renovated,
and outbuildings. On
8ha of wooded land.
Ref : BDX-2073-HC
Price : 989.000 €
Emile Garcin Bordeaux
+33 (0)5 56 00 12 21 - [email protected]
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VICE-VERSA
“QUAND LES
POULES
AURONT *
DES DENTS ”
“WHEN PIGS FLY”
Expressing utter disbelief in the unrealisable, this
well-known expression captures the idea that some
things are materially impossible and that to overcome
this limit would not be without peril. It must be a relic
from a time when a fear of the gods and eternal punishment would dictate human behaviour. For example, Prometheus ended up chained to a rock in the
Caucasus for attempting to steal the fire from the
Olympus’ divinities. Icarus wanted to fly, to defy
gravity, but the sun melted the wax that held his wings
together and he perished at sea. Perhaps, then, this
expression invites us to be wiser and more humble, to
find serenity in all things finite. We can meditate upon
it and accept our modest condition. However, we
must be careful, for the limits of things can also
change. The fire sought by Prometheus is now present
in our homes; having left the ground in the first hot-air
balloon, we have now reached the moon. Just like
Icarus, it might therefore one day be possible that pigs
fly too. A phrase can be likened to a coin: it always has
two sides, with each one showing the exact opposite
truth to that of the other side.
*Literally: “When chicken have teeth”
BY MARC LAMBRON, MEMBER OF THE ACADÉMIE FRANÇAISE
ILLUSTRATION ANTOINE CORBINEAU
BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
WELCOMES YOU IN ITS PRIVATE MANSION
32 CHAMPS-ELYSÉES
PARIS
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