What do the Mata Atlântica rainforest in Brazil and an iconic French shirt label have in common? Let us give you a hint … It’s the designer of the brand, Anne Fontaine herself, who decided to take her love for the Brazilian rainforest to the next level by creating a foundation dedicated to restoring it. [...]
Anne Fontaine Foundation: Art and fashion join forces to save the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
6 May 2012 - posté par Marie
Fresh produce from NYC? You (Eagle Creek Rooftop farm) bet.
10 April 2012 - posté par Clémence
Valentine’s Day under water!
16 February 2012 - posté par Clémence
Is it because of the Hershey’s Kisses we were offered during our visit on Valentine’s Day? Or because the water blue lighting was imagined by Hervé Descottes, an award nominee French designer? Whatever it is that brought us to the Newtown Creek Wastewater treatment plant in Brooklyn on Valentine’s Day was probably a bit crazy. [...]
Worldwide city design tour for the other 90%: a topical exhibition at the U.N.
20 December 2011 - posté par Clémence
This is not a slum. Appearances have changed in the favela of Praça Cantão in Rio de Janeiro since artists engaged community members to paint the building exteriors in their neighborhood, calling international media attention to their need for improvement. Obviously the initiative was successful considering that it has become the exhibition poster for the [...]
After NYC, “Petit h” by Hermès heads back to Paris : the luxury & (re)creation event not to miss
28 November 2011 - posté par Marie
« Don’t throw that out, it may come in handy! » Such is the motto of Pascale Mussard, descendant of founder Thierry Hermès and muse of « Petit h », the latest ephemeral line that Hermès showcased in New York City this November before heading back to Paris until the end of the year. At a time when [...]
Mast Brothers: Brooklyn Grand Cru organic chocolate sets off to Paris
19 October 2011 - posté par Clémence
The landmark Brooklyn institution is embarking on a new journey: Paris will be the new destination for this chocolate “Grand Cru”. No doubt it will win the taste of those French people so well versed in gourmet food, like it did with the White House. Seduced by its original flavor, we followed the chocolate track [...]
Luxury & Sustainable Development: the green literary event that we were waiting for!
11 October 2011 - posté par Julie
We didn’t wait for Cécile Ducroc-Lochard to write a book to hear about her and let alone meet her! She’s sort of THE eco-chic girl in France, who works, breathes and wears sustainable development the stylish way… Formerly working for WWF France, founder of Citizen Luxury (a consulting company in sustainable development), member of the [...]
Get your summer off to a delicious start with Løv Organic’s Iced Teas
8 July 2011 - posté par Marie
After warming up eco-gourmets this winter, Løv Organic teas are back in iced version to cool down the hot summer days. We celebrated the event by going to taste these summer variations of the young organic tea label’s unique and subtle flavors at the boutique on rue Montorgueil in Paris. The famous Kusmi Tea brand’s [...]