The chic Parisienne – high glamour, minimalist and cool. Barbara Bui’s label became hugely successful since its debut in 1983, and despite the hefty price her collection is immensely popular with trendy urban...

Who was the favorite perfumer of Napoleon Bonaparte? Who created the futuristic vision of Masaki Matsushima? The fragrances of Maison de Cognac and the famous jewelers of Rue de la Paix, spiced with heritage flavors. Some English, Italian and French perfume houses have these unique...

What’s the best way to start the New Year? Of course, with some amazing shopping!! The sales are on again with some amazing bargains and discounts for five weeks, the dates are now published by the Directorate General of Consumption. The Paris winter sales in  2012 are from January 11...

The most famous department stores of Paris are doubtless the Printemps and the Galeries Lafayette. But there also is Citadium, behind the Printemps, on the boulevard Caumartin. It differs from the two others by targeting almost exclusively young people. There, you won’t find Hermes...

Just a block from boulevard Haussmann and the famous department stores – Les Grands Magasins – L’Ouest Hotel is in a very prestigious quarter. The Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are a must for even those who are not seriously into shopping, and for those who are, there are...

At last, Avril Gau has opened her own boutique in Paris! She started out designing shoes in the 1980s, first for Robert Clergerie then later for other household names, such as Chanel, Loewe, Charles Jourdan and Stéphane Kélian. Finally in 2002 Avril Gau launched her own label, but it was...