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I have always loved the photographs of Norman Parkinson (21 April 1913 – 15 February 1990). The English photographer is regarded as the godfather of fashion photography. His images from India for Vogue magazine are some of my favorites. His images captures a time, when traveling was for the few, and far more glamorous than it is today. Now […]
July 20, 2012
My most vivid memory of India is the smells. I think anyone who has been there would agree with me. But sitting here in my living room, I cannot recall exactly that smell, no matter how hard I try. Imagine if you could buy a fragrance that captures the smell of places you have travelled […]
June 20, 2012
This fall Palais de Tokyo, the modern museum of art in Paris, launches the first ever retrospective exhibition of the fashion brand Chloé. The exhibition, which is called `Chloé. Attitudes´ will feature 70 pieces from the Chloè archives and never before published drawings and photographs by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, Jeanloup Sieff, David Bailey and Deborah […]
April 16, 2012
On March 24th, a retrospective exhibition with one of my favorite photographers, Helmut Newton, opened in Paris at Grand Palais. The exhibition features more than two hundred original photographs and a film made by Newton’s wife of sixty years – the photographer June Newton. The exhibition seeks to show that Newton was much more than a fashion […]
April 9, 2012
You don’t have to be religious or take any wows of chastity to stay at a convent or a monastery. In fact, convents and monasteries, offer some of the best and most interesting budget accommodation in Europe. A monastery or a convent is a house or complex of buildings that houses a room for prayer, domestic quarters […]
March 4, 2012
To celebrate its 150 years anniversary, famed Parisian Fabricant de Douceurs, Ladurée, will release a special limited-edition box every month for their famous Macarons! First in line is japanese designer Tsumori Chisato, who has been inspired by the cherry blossom season. The Macarons in his box are pink, and filled with cherry ganache! Another good excuse to go to […]
July 25, 2011
Fashionistas pack your bags! Designer Marc Jacobs will be honored with a new exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2012. The exhibition will look at Jacobs’ work for Louis Vuitton since he took creative control at the house in 2007, but also pay tribute to Louis Vuitton’s eponymous designer, who started out as a trunkmaker in […]
April 26, 2011
If you are looking for a small, intimate restaurant in Paris which is also affordable, go for Le Timbre in the 6 arrondissement. Its traditional french food at its best and dishes follow the changing seasons. Ironically its owned by a brit, Chris Wright. Try the signature mille-feuille (a cake) and not to miss le […]
January 24, 2011
When you think of museums in Paris, a naturel history museum is probably not the first thing that springs to mind. But it’s there is one, and its an absolutely fascinating place, for adults as well as kids. The Muséum National D´Histoire Naturelle is dated back to 1635 and housed a spectacular collection of plants and minerals in the Jardin des Plantes, but […]
December 6, 2012
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