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…
Rue Bonaparte in Paris down from the Cafe Flore and Cafe Deux Magots is always the best location for spotting the New Look in Paris Fashion. Women strut their latest look on…
The French return to Paris in September, after four weeks of vacation and can’t wait to parade around the Cafe Flore for a meet and greet with their besties in their New…
“Where the Boys Are” in Paris, besides at WORK (which is less important to most Frenchmen than to most American men) is in two places, IN THE CAFES or OUT SHOPPING! As…
I have always told my American friends coming to Paris “Do not wear Jeans and Sneakers as you are not looking French Chic. Do try to look French Chic when in Paris”.…