Assuredly, the late Coco Chanel was one of them. Coco was my mentor; I was lucky to know her. It’s unimaginable but Chanel taught me one important life-changing thing (besides telling me to make perfume). She said, “fashion is not forever, perfume is”
I have lived in Paris since 1964, raised two sons, and ran a fashion business for over 50 years and I must say (unlike New York where towers now dominate), Paris is basically the same since 1964. RIEN CHANGE. It was said Hitler couldn’t bomb Paris because it was too beautiful!
Paris Rocks! The Paris Art World centers around St Germain des Pres, where I have had my dress shop for over 50 years. On Thursday nights, it’s “party night” in St Germain…
THE LONG HAIR, THE BARE MIDRIFF, AND THE FULL PANTS ARE VERY 1969-1971, BUT OTHER THAN THAT. TATTOOS ON YOUR FACE AND BRAS FOR DAY ARE TOTALLY NEW! WELCOME TO THE ANYTHING-GOES…
I have lived in Paris since 1964, and during that time most people coming up the street in blue jeans and big white sneakers were almost always Americans. Fashionistas like myself were…
The city has waited for this moment for 15 years as the Parisian’s favorite store has been closed for a renovation of the century. Was the wait worth it? The line outside…
The total Paris look, a young lady coming out of Le Bon Marche department store a few months ago wearing “The New World Uniform” — black leggings. The accessories make her look…
African Influence in the Arts in Paris has been visible for a decade, especially in my quartier, the 6th arrondissement, ST GERMAIN DE PRES. Still, lately EVERYTHING AFRICAN has taken over. The…
Paris is all about two things food and more food, and possibly fashion and love? It’s now Paris couture week. For ladies and for those of you who want to eat and…
France has always been the home of haute couture, the home of great new fashion and great fashion artists and now it seems to me everybody I knew and loved, everybody, is…
Boutiques and stores are closing in Paris every day. But some boutiques are THRIVING. HOW IS THIS HAPPENING? They are called the NEW CONCEPT STORES. It’s simple. Fashionistas, do something different, do…
The Monte Carlo Yacht Harbor, just before the annual late September Yacht Show, has 3 billion euros worth of yacht’s on display. Many regular visitors prefer to stay on yachts in the…
