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After NYC, “Petit h” by Hermès heads back to Paris : the luxury & (re)creation event not to miss
« 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
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
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!
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.
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 [...]
Spring kick-off: a touch of ‘Green in the city’, in the heart of Paris !
Following on from our Berlin City Guide, it was more than time to explore our own city and its green scene … From now on, we will share with you all our insider tips on Parisian green places, on a regular basis. Remember the mémorable « centre commercial »? Well, here is yet another noteworthy concept [...]
Prix Pictet: when photography honors sustainable development
The American photographer Mitch Epstein was awarded yesterday in Paris the Prix Pictet from Kofi Annan (in person!) for “American Power”, the photo series for which he embarked on a 5-year trip across the U.S. to examine the role played by energy. A big piece of news, you’ll surely agree… But what exactly does the Prix Pictet [...]
Lumière de l’atelier : recycling with an industrial and chic edge!
My Green Lifestyle likes upcycling, re-use, and DIY projects… Yes, but only when the result is chic and stylish! Now that’s said and done! We simply love the idea of bringing outdated objects back to life, using them in another way than initially planned, thus giving them a new identity… That’s why we naturally developed [...]
Guillemette: Combine Luxury and Emmaüs… Yes she can!
We discovered Guillemette through her bags, jewels, accessories and small furniture during the « Luxury and sustainable development » exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris in May, 2009. Her thing? She finds objects that have a story: she digs them out in flea markets, transforms them, and finishes them off by adding her personal touch. [...]