You’re in for a thrill. A low rise building in a dead end street in Greenpoint Brooklyn, a staircase, a rooftop … and here lies the whole of the Manhattan skyline in front of you. The setting is as unexpected as spectacular. You won’t find the usual cocktail bar or Zen gardens on that rooftop [...]
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 [...]
Our latest beauty favorite: Nopeg, a haven of natural well-being in the heart of Paris
7 June 2011 - posté par Julie
Welcome to Nopeg, a tangy and woody cocoon dedicated to organic well-being, in the charming neighborhood of Montorgueil in Paris! Follow with us Frédéric Fabiani, the fascinating and passionate founder of this organic cosmetics boutique, while he shows us around his boutique. Setting the scene … “You must absolutely meet him, you’ll see…” people told [...]
Parsons Paris and 1.618 : cast your vote for your best-loved example of creative recycling!
19 April 2011 - posté par Julie
Throw into a room the following: 25 students from the Parsons Paris design school, a heap of unsold copies of the Herald Tribune and a handful of catalogs from the 1.618 salon (on luxury and sustainable development). Add in one highly-regarded fashion designer (e.g. Bensimon), and a pinch of good intentions from the “Chaine du [...]
Want to try a 2MOSS moment? The gloriously indulgent luxurious moment… but ultimately dedicated to your hair.
12 April 2011 - posté par Julie
Sometimes you really wish some (blissful) moments would never end… and yes you got it, I have just experienced THAT 2MOSS moment… Let me set the scene: the sun was beating down and the first days of spring were bringing out the worst in my hair after its long winter hibernation… things were not looking [...]
NYC: Our fashion and gourmet Eco-City Guide to the City!
1 April 2011 - posté par Marie
Spring is taking its time to make its way to New York… There’s no such thing by -5°C than an initiatory stroll to discover the many eco-chic facets of the city and warm up our bodies and souls! We left aside this time round the unavoidable Barneys, Opening Ceremony and Marc Jacobs (to name but [...]