<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Paris Traveler &#187; Fashion</title> <atom:link href="http://www.theparistraveler.com/category/fashion/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com</link> <description>Travel information to help you fall in love with Paris</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:25:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Shopping &amp; Strolling the Champs-Elysees</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/11/shopping-strolling-the-champs-elysees/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/11/shopping-strolling-the-champs-elysees/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Great Walks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Interesting Locals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lunch Hour Fun]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Must See]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Things To See & Do]]></category> <category><![CDATA[]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Champs-ElysÃ©es]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Louis-Vuitton]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/shopping-strolling-the-champs-elysees/</guid> <description><![CDATA[This guest post is by Mary Jo Manzanares, Travel &#38; Culture Channel Editor and travel blogger at Flyaway Cafe. If the thought of a fine bag, a decadent pair of heels, or the feel of the fabric of a finely crafted suit makes you swoon, then an afternoon on the Champs-Élysées in Paris may be your definition of heaven. Avenue des Champs-Élysées is not only one of the most recognized street names in Paris, but in the entire world, and is lined with luxury and specialty shops, theaters, cafes and restaurants.&#160; Its name translates to &#34;Elysian Fields&#34; a reference to the [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This guest post is by <strong>Mary Jo Manzanares</strong>, Travel &amp; Culture Channel Editor and travel blogger at <a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com"><strong>Flyaway Cafe</strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/champs-elysees-sign.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="225" alt="Champs Elysees sign" src="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/champs-elysees-sign-thumb.jpg" width="300" align="right" border="0" /></a> If the thought of a fine bag, a decadent pair of heels, or the feel of the fabric of a finely crafted suit makes you swoon, then an afternoon on the <b>Champs-Élysées</b> in <strong><a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/the-paris-series-preparation/">Paris</a></strong> may be your definition of heaven.</p> <p>Avenue des Champs-Élysées is not only one of the most recognized street names in Paris, but in the entire world, and is lined with luxury and specialty shops, theaters, cafes and restaurants.&#160; Its name translates to &quot;Elysian Fields&quot; a reference to the &quot;place of the blessed&quot; in Greek mythology.&#160; With the prices you&#8217;ll see at most of these shops and cafes, you&#8217;ll need to be blessed, indeed, to make this your prime shopping district.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/champs-delysees-ovehead.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="284" alt="Champs d&#39;Elysees ovehead" src="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/champs-delysees-ovehead-thumb.jpg" width="214" align="left" border="0" /></a> The street itself is a little over a mile and a quarter long (see photo at left), running from the Place de la Concorde to the <a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/greetings-from-paris/">Arc de Triomphe</a> in the 9th arrondissement.&#160; While its easy to get caught up in its current incarnation as the ultimate shopping location, originally, in the de Medici era, the area was a field and garden market.&#160; It was also the location of the famous marches to celebrate the 1944 liberation of France, one march by the French and the other by American troops.&#160; Today, the Champs-Élysées is home to the annual Bastille Day parade and is the end of the Tour de France. </p> <p>It seems like the Champs-Élysées is always full of people, day or night.&#160; You&#8217;ll find people stopping off to shop at places like:&#160; Drugstore Publicis (filled with so many upscale products that it seems a misnomer to refer to it as a &quot;drug&quot; store), Louis Vuitton (its largest store in the world), Virgin Megastore, Adidas (its largest store in the world), and Nike Paris, as exclusive stores co-exist with the growing presence of large chain stores. </p> <p>Above the street level stores, you&#8217;ll find offices, attracting still more people.&#160; And, of course, day or night, patrons are flocking to the restaurants, cafes, and theaters.</p> <p>I enjoyed wandering the street, stopping of at a few shops now and again.&#160; Although the strength of the dollar was not on my side, I did manage to justify a purchase at Louis Vuitton, followed by lunch at cafe right in the heart of everything.&#160; While lunching on the Champs-Élysées is quite expensive (some might say over-priced), I considered it both a meal and an opportunity to do some people watching as I whiled away a beautiful fall afternoon in Paris.</p> <h6>&#160;</h6> <h6>&#160;</h6> <h6>&#160;</h6> <h6>&#160;</h6> <h6>Photo credit:&#160; personal collection</h6> <p>_________________________________________</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/11/shopping-strolling-the-champs-elysees/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Place de la Madeleine</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/07/place-de-la-madeleine/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/07/place-de-la-madeleine/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:24:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Food & Beverage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Darty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fauchon]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HÃ©diard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[La Madeleine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Place de la Madeleine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Place-de-la-Concorde]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tourism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vacation]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/place-de-la-madeleine/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ There are so many parts of Paris that are sort of alluded to in guidebooks, but as a first time visitor, there just isn&#8217;t time to hit everything.  Being overwhelmed by all there is to see and do is understandable and expected.  The little journey I am going to send you on isn&#8217;t out of the way&#8211;it&#8217;s something that you might not know to do but can easily fit into your day.  The above photo is taken from Place de la Concorde looking down Rue Royale towards Place de la Madeleine which is where you might want to go today.  La Madeleine&#8217;s history [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/07/concordtomadeleine.jpg" height="341" width="500" /></p> <p style="text-align: left">There are so many parts of Paris that are sort of alluded to in guidebooks, but as a first time visitor, there just isn&#8217;t time to hit everything.  Being overwhelmed by all there is to see and do is understandable and expected.  The little journey I am going to send you on isn&#8217;t out of the way&#8211;it&#8217;s something that you might not know to do but can easily fit into your day.  The above photo is taken from Place de la Concorde looking down Rue Royale towards Place de la Madeleine which is where you might want to go today.</p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/07/800px-eglise_de_la_madeleine.jpg" align="left" height="186" width="250" /> <p style="text-align: left"> <a href="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-eglise-madeleine.htm">La Madeleine&#8217;s</a> history has created the sense of it being a bit of a lost soul, by what a beautiful one it is.  Initially built under the reign of Louis XV, it was meant to be a church modeled after a Roman temple.  Clearly, that is what one is reminded of as they come upon this massive structure, surrounded as it is by 52 Corinthian columns.  Throughout it&#8217;s life, La Madeleine was slated to become a bank, parliament building, theatre, stock exchange and just one more symbol of Napoleon&#8217;s conquests, but at the end of the day, it is still a church.  A massive square surrounds it which is equally fun to visit as it has become a shopping mecca with <a href="http://www.fauchon.com/fr/fr/">Fauchon</a> and <a href="http://www.hediard.com.sg/">Hediard</a> competing for your tastebud&#8217;s attention right across the street from one another, while Ralph Lauren, Cerruti, Eres and other designers tempt you with their fashion offerings.  It can be a heady day, to say the least.  Underground at Metro Madeleine, you&#8217;ll find <a href="http://www.darty.com/">Darty</a> which is the equivilent of Best Buy in the states.  It was weird  buying my DVD player at a metro station, underground and then haul it back home, but such is life in Paris. </p> <p style="text-align: left">Not to take away from this beautiful building, you first need to pay homage to it&#8217;s beauty and history and then participate in all the fun shopping surrounding La Madeleine.   A stone&#8217;s throw from Place de la Concorde, you really won&#8217;t be going too far out of your way!</p> <p style="text-align: left">Photo credit:  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tim_mcmlv/413965918/">tim mcmlv</a>@flickr, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Église_de_la_Madeleine.jpg">Wikipedia</a></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/07/place-de-la-madeleine/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Terre d&#8217;Hermés and Jean Claude Ellena</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/terre-dhermes-and-jean-claude-ellena/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/terre-dhermes-and-jean-claude-ellena/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:33:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Miscellaneous]]></category> <category><![CDATA[]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bon MarchÃ©]]></category> <category><![CDATA[france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HermÃ¨s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jean-Claude Ellena]]></category> <category><![CDATA[paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Terre d'HermÃ©s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wallpaper]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/terre-dhermes-and-jean-claude-ellena/</guid> <description><![CDATA[  I am finding that I tend to be a very sensorial person, scents and tastes are easy to identify for me and a flavor from the past can evoke memories that are as strong as the moment they actually happened.  For instance, this past week, I found a bag of Swedish crisp breads that my daughters and I ate every morning for breakfast in France.  Topped with creamy French Brie or Nutella (a chocolate and hazelnut spread) and peanut butter, we would sip our coffee and indulged in this simple pleasure.  When we opened the bag this past week and [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/img_0904.jpg" height="428" width="328" /></p> <p style="text-align: left"> I am finding that I tend to be a very sensorial person, scents and tastes are easy to identify for me and a flavor from the past can evoke memories that are as strong as the moment they actually happened.  For instance, this past week, I found a bag of Swedish crisp breads that my daughters and I ate every morning for breakfast in France.  Topped with creamy French Brie or Nutella (a chocolate and hazelnut spread) and peanut butter, we would sip our coffee and indulged in this simple pleasure.  When we opened the bag this past week and recreated those breakfasts,  we were immediately transported back to our days in Paris and delighted in the memories.  The same thing happens each morning when I put on my cologne.  </p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/186_hermesqa_280508_si_f.jpg" width="278" height="191" align="left" /> <p style="text-align: left">This is Jean-Claude Ellena who since 2004 has been the in-house alchemist for Hermés, making magical, transporting scents that have made the company a world class perfumer.  It is his creation <span style="font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Terre d&#8217;Hermés</span> that takes me back to my bedroom in my <a href="http://parispiedaterre.com/rental/paris-cdm2.html">Parisian pied-a-terre</a> where the finishing touch to my morning ritual was to make this scent my own.  I stumbled upon it at <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com/bon-marche-and-michel-tcherevkoff/">Bon Marché</a> during an elaborate introduction in 2006.  It was being marketed as a &#8220;uni-sex&#8221; fragrance, although I think it leans a bit towards the masculine end of the fragrance spectrum being described as&#8230;&#8230;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic">sparkles with orange and grapefruit that blends with flint for a mineral note, and combines pepper, bay rose, geranium, patchuli, benzoin and vetiver around the the central note of Atlas cedar to enhance its Earthly tones</span> (<a href="http://www.cosmeticnews.com/index.htm">cosmeticnews</a>).  That is a long description for what boils down to, &#8220;it smells divine!&#8221;</p> <p style="text-align: left">Mr. Ellena&#8217;s signature is recognizable and has been described as simplicity, decorum, maximalism masquerading as minimalism; absolute modernity. <span style="font-style: italic" class="Apple-style-span"> &#8221;To be in my time is the most important thing.  In all my compositions I try to avoid melancholy, nostalgia and the past.  My approach is the present-no future, no past, today.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left"> I have the tiniest crush on this man as he is so connected with the world around him, embracing everything and the pleasure that he derives from that world is extended to his creations.  I have him to thank for allowing my experience in Paris to surround me forever!  </p> <p style="text-align: left">Additional information:  <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/global/article3080072.ece">Scent of a Man</a></p> <p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/global/article3080072.ece"></a>Photo credit:  Personal collection, <a href="http://usa.hermes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10202&amp;jspStoreDir=Hermes+North+America+Store&amp;categoryId=10602&amp;isHomepage=true&amp;langId=-1&amp;catalogId=10052&amp;ddkey=HermesStoreResolver">Wallpaper</a> </p> <blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: none; padding: 0px"><p> </p></blockquote> <blockquote class="webkit-indent-blockquote" style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: none; padding: 0px"><p> </p></blockquote> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/terre-dhermes-and-jean-claude-ellena/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Roger Vivier</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/roger-vivier/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/roger-vivier/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:09:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Belle de Jour]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bruno Frisoni]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Catherine Deneuve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[InÃ¨s de la Fressange]]></category> <category><![CDATA[paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Roger Vivier]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blogs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/roger-vivier/</guid> <description><![CDATA[For some reason I am stuck on the topic of shoes&#8230;.yesterdays were fun and fanciful.  Todays are equally fun and fanciful but you can actually wear them!    Roger Vivier, an innovative shoe designer influencing heel and toe shapes on women&#8217;s shoes has been a fixture in the fashion world for years.  While working for Christian Dior in the late 50&#8217;s, he designed the emerald encrusted shoes worn by Queen Elizabeth for her coronation.  The real turning point  for him was his Pilgrim buckle shoes, introduced in 1965 to accessorize Yves Saint Laurent&#8217;s Mondrian collection which were an instant hit and became [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For some reason I am stuck on the topic of shoes&#8230;.yesterdays were fun and fanciful.  Todays are equally fun and fanciful but you can actually wear them! <p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/nytimesbuckles.jpg" height="323" width="475" /> </p> <p style="text-align: left"> <a href="http://www.rogervivier.com/">Roger Vivier</a>, an innovative shoe designer influencing heel and toe shapes on women&#8217;s shoes has been a fixture in the fashion world for years.  While working for Christian Dior in the late 50&#8217;s, he designed the emerald encrusted shoes worn by Queen Elizabeth for her coronation.  The real turning point  for him was his Pilgrim buckle shoes, introduced in 1965 to accessorize Yves Saint Laurent&#8217;s Mondrian collection which were an instant hit and became iconic, being worn by Princess Grace, Princess Margaret, Elizabeth Taylor and members of the Rothschild family.       </p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/belledujour.jpg" width="180" height="228" align="left" />Two years later, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Deneuve">Catherine Deneuve</a>, playing a bourgeois housewife who escapes her boredom by becoming a prostitute in &#8220;<span style="font-style: italic" class="Apple-style-span">Belle de Jour</span>&#8220;, wore Mr. Vivier&#8217;s buckle shoes and they became an instant success.  The buckle has become the house&#8217;s signature motif and is used not only on their shoes, but handbags and jewelry as well.   <img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/metmuseum-1961.jpg" align="right" height="168" width="250" /> <p style="text-align: left"> This bead encrusted shoe has found it&#8217;s way into the Metropolitan Museum of art and is a wonderful example of Mr. Vivier&#8217;s very creative and outrageous side.  The heel that you see, is called the <span style="font-style: italic" class="Apple-style-span">comma heel</span> that is credited to the designer and shows up on many elaborate pairs of shoes that he did.  I would LOVE to own this pair.  Very Marie Antionette, don&#8217;t you think?</p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/brunofrisoni.jpg" style="text-align: left" width="200" height="287" align="left" />In 2004, <span style="font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Bruno Frisoni</span> took over as the label&#8217;s creative director and has injected a cutting edge, contemporary feeling to the shoes that are being created today.  In addition, the woman in the picture, <span style="font-weight: bold" class="Apple-style-span">Inès de la Fressange</span>, former muse to Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, acts as brand ambassador (I so could do that!!) dripping with style which includes, of course, big silver buckles.  If I was going to plunk a big chunk of change on a counter for a pair of shoes, I think I would have to pick something from this line.  I know my girls will roll their eyes when they read this as they know my goal is a pair of <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/">Christian Louboutin</a> but I don&#8217;t think I could go wrong with this particular style.  Like all my other big ticket purchases, when the bill comes I can say, &#8220;But they go with EVERYTHING. And I&#8217;ll have them FOREVER!<img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/bluefly.jpg" width="180" height="180" align="right" /> <p style="text-align: left">   </p> <p style="text-align: left"> While you are in Paris stop by his boutique at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold">29, rue du Faubourg St Honoré</span>.  </p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left">Photo credit:  <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/08/fashion/08CRITIC.html?_r=1&amp;oref=slogin">Atsuko Tanaka</a>, <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://style.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/brunofrisoni.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.style.com/fashionshows/blogs/tent_talk/2007/02/08&amp;h=450&amp;w=300&amp;sz=40&amp;hl=en&amp;start=54&amp;tbnid=tuaIc7qcQsvHwM:&amp;tbnh=127&amp;tbnw=85&amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Droger%2Bvivier%26start%3D40%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN">style.com</a>, <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/shoe/ho_1980.597.4.htm">metmuseum.org</a> , <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e6/Belle_de_jour_poster.jpg/200px-Belle_de_jour_poster.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_de_Jour&amp;h=262&amp;w=200&amp;sz=13&amp;hl=en&amp;start=4&amp;um=1&amp;tbnid=XoYFA5g84xUhrM:&amp;tbnh=112&amp;tbnw=85&amp;prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbelle%2Bde%2Bjour%2Bmovie%2Bposter%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN">wikipedia</a></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/roger-vivier/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Bon Marché and Michel Tcherevkoff</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/bon-marche-and-michel-tcherevkoff/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/bon-marche-and-michel-tcherevkoff/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:10:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Art & Art Galleries]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Must See]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Anne Chabrol]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Aristide Boucicaut]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Le-Bon-MarchÃ©]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Michel Tcherevkoff]]></category> <category><![CDATA[paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blogs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/bon-marche-and-michel-tcherevkoff/</guid> <description><![CDATA[   Le Bon Marché, considered the world&#8217;s first department store, offering &#8220;the good market&#8221; or &#8220;the good deal&#8221; was founded in 1838 by Aristide Boucicaut.  It is touted as the first &#8220;space&#8221; dedicated specifically to shopping and was the first to incorporate iron work (thanks to Gustave Eiffel) to create an open space while using less masonry.   Today, it offers few &#8220;good deals&#8221; as it is filled with beautiful haute couture clothing lines and accessories that will make your credit card statement wince in pain when you get back from your trip.  But it is four floors of pure indulgence [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"> <img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/06/360116388_76ebea865e.jpg" width="503" height="383" /></p> <p style="text-align: left"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold">Le Bon Marché</span>, considered the world&#8217;s first department store, offering &#8220;the good market&#8221; or &#8220;the good deal&#8221; was founded in 1838 by Aristide Boucicaut.  It is touted as the first &#8220;space&#8221; dedicated specifically to shopping and was the first to incorporate iron work (thanks to Gustave Eiffel) to create an open space while using less masonry.   Today, it offers few &#8220;good deals&#8221; as it is filled with beautiful haute couture clothing lines and accessories that will make your credit card statement wince in pain when you get back from your trip.  But it is four floors of pure indulgence that really should not be missed.</p> <p style="text-align: left"> When I&#8217;m there I head directly to the shoe department on the first floor (2nd), browse through the home decor department on two (3rd) and then go to -1 (the basement) to really have some fun in their stationary department.  Yes, I admit it, I am an office supply geek and love all their notebooks, pens, and desk accessories.  Let me just say, we are not talking Office Depot!  These items are all works of art.  In truth, it is the only department in the store that won&#8217;t break my bank. (I lie a little, but not by much).  There&#8217;s a wonderful restaurant, that serves a great meal either inside or on their large terrace.  So, all in all, it is worth the trip. Soon, there is even more reason to get your body there.  </p> <p> Starting June 21 and running to August 9, 2008, le Bon Marché will be featuring an exhibition titled:  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold">Bouquets de souliers</span></span> by Michel Tcherevkoff and Anne Chabrol.  Mr. Tcherevkoff, born in Paris to Russian parents, is a world renowned photographer who sees &#8220;things&#8221; that don&#8217;t exist and brings them to life through the lens of his camera.  I found some of the images being featured in this collection and love what he has done. His creativity is inspiring, blurring the lines of convention to force us as viewers to go outside the box of what we know.  I am a fan! <p style="text-align: left">Here is a brief video (in English) of how his works come to life.  We should all be so flexible and open in how we see the world.</p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p>  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px"><embed src="http://video.lexpress.fr/flvplayer/player.swf" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="350" height="230" flashvars="file=http://video.lexpress.fr/styles/fleurs/Actu_bouquetsdesouliers.flv&amp;width=350&amp;height=230&amp;autostart=false"></embed></span> <p style="text-align: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px"></span>Additional information:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.lexpress.fr/styles/diapo-photo/styles/mode-beaute/mode/bouquets-de-souliers_504449.html">Bouquets de souliers</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.tcherevkoff.com/">Michel Tcherevkoff Studio</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.shoefleur.com/">Shoefleur</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bonmarche.fr/anglais/indexbis.htm">Bon Marché</a></li> </ul> <p>Photo credit: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/cartersworld/360116388/">Enyad Retrac </a></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/06/bon-marche-and-michel-tcherevkoff/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Quiz Time</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/02/quiz-time-2/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/02/quiz-time-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:07:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Great Walks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Golden Triangle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hotel-Montaigne]]></category> <category><![CDATA[paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Plaza-AthÃ©nÃ©e]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Theatre des Champs ElysÃ©e]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Triangle d'Or]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/quiz-time-2/</guid> <description><![CDATA[ My commitment to quizzing you on your knowledge of Paris has been lacking so I thought we need to test ourselves once again.  I think this one might be a bit too easy, but let&#8217;s see. True or False? The Golden Triangle is the oldest casino in Paris?   The Triangle d&#8217;Or is a neighborhood in the 8e arrondissement famous for its fashion boutiques.  It gets its name from the three landmarks that define it, Avenue des Champs Elysées, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue Georges V.  The densest concentration of high-end fashion boutiques, as well as headquarters for Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior are in this area, [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/02/question-mark1.jpg" height="289" width="250" /></p> <p style="text-align: left">My commitment to quizzing you on your knowledge of Paris has been lacking so I thought we need to test ourselves once again.  I think this one might be a bit too easy, but let&#8217;s see.</p> <p style="text-align: left">True or False?</p> <p style="text-align: left">The Golden Triangle is the oldest casino in Paris? </p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/02/carte.jpg" align="left" height="271" width="250" /> <p style="text-align: left"> The <a href="http://www.cofrase.com/triangledor/histoire.htm">Triangle d&#8217;Or</a> is a neighborhood in the 8e arrondissement famous for its fashion boutiques.  It gets its name from the three landmarks that define it, Avenue des Champs Elysées, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue Georges V.  The densest concentration of high-end fashion boutiques, as well as headquarters for Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior are in this area, along with 5-star hotels and restaurants to match.  Its history is far richer (no pun intended)  than just being a really expensive shopping district which you can read about on its website   </p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/02/exterior2.jpg" align="right" height="231" width="160" /> <p style="text-align: left"> By default, the last time I was in Paris I ended up staying on Avenue Montaigne.  Unfortunately, it was not a room at <a href="http://www.plaza-athenee-paris.com/">Plaza Athénée</a> that I returned to at the end of a busy day but <a href="http://www.montaigne-hotel.com/">Hotel Montaigne</a>, a small, comfortable, bit more affordable hotel than its famous neighbor.  Outside my window was <a href="http://www.theatrechampselysees.fr/">Theatre des Champs Elysée</a>, a venue devoted to bringing the finest to Paris:  classical, jazz and world music as well as dance and theatre for younger audiences.  I have been fortunate to see several performers there and they were incredible. </p> <p style="text-align: left">Just on Avenue Montaigne alone there is Gucci, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Dolce et Gabbanna and too many more to list.  You are just going to have to go see for yourself and either leave your wallet at home or know that you have been forewarned.  And that is just ONE street. As you wind your way through and walk towards avenue Georges V, your mind will continue to be boggled.  But I have a great way to de-stress from it all.  </p> <p style="text-align: left">At one end of Avenue Montaigne,  right at the entrance to Metro Alma-Marceau, is a restaurant called Chez Français.  I am not sure that I would eat there although that really isn&#8217;t fair since the food might be wonderful:  I have not taken part.  What I would suggest, however, is to grab a table outside as dusk begins to settle over the city.  Make sure you are there before the clock strikes the hour&#8211;at this time of year arriving before 7:00pm you should be ok.  Order yourself a glass of wine, kir or whatever beverage would add a little something extra to a life moment. Hopefully you are with someone you love or like more than just a little.</p> <p><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/02/eiffel_tower_night_lights_twinkling.jpg" width="160" height="217" align="left" /> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: left"> Then set your sights out into the distance, across the Seine and watch the Eiffel Tower do it&#8217;s magical sparkle dance as it lights up the sky. Honestly, no matter how many times I have seen the show, it never disappoints.  This will be much easier on your pocketbook and way more memorable!</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/02/quiz-time-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Fashion Week Wrap-Up</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/01/fashion-week-wrap-up/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/01/fashion-week-wrap-up/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:24:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christian-Lacroix]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fashion-week-in-Paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[international-herald-tribune]]></category> <category><![CDATA[suzy-menkes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blog]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/fashion-week-wrap-up/</guid> <description><![CDATA[In honor of the week long parade (défilé) of fashion, I felt I had to post this video.  It showcases designs from another era and are really quite telling.  Ideas, as Christian Lacroix alluded to in his interview, really do come back from the past.  I would love to wear a number of the outfits you are going to see.  Enjoy!   Post from: The Paris Traveler <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left">In honor of the week long parade (défilé) of fashion, I felt I had to post this video.  It showcases designs from another era and are really quite telling.  Ideas, as<a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com/fashion-week-in-paris-2/"> Christian Lacroix</a> alluded to in his interview, really do come back from the past.  I would love to wear a number of the outfits you are going to see.  Enjoy!</p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p style="text-align: center"><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VfyM_p6HiV4&amp;rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VfyM_p6HiV4&amp;rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/01/fashion-week-wrap-up/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Fashion Week in Paris</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/01/fashion-week-in-paris-2/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/01/fashion-week-in-paris-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:46:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Museums]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Must See]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christian-Lacroix]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fashion-week-in-Paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[giorgio-armani]]></category> <category><![CDATA[international-herald-tribune]]></category> <category><![CDATA[John-Galliano]]></category> <category><![CDATA[musÃ©e-des-arts-decoratifs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[suzy-menkes-christian-dior]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blog]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/fashion-week-in-paris-2/</guid> <description><![CDATA[  With all the coaxing I have been doing to get you to travel, I forgot to keep you up to date with what is going on in the city. It is Fashion Week.  The city swells with media, journalists and starlets all wanting access to the people that keep Paris&#8217; heart beat going strong&#8211;the designers.  Karl Lagerfeld, John Galiano, Giorgio Armani and many more are showcasing what they believe women will be wearing for Fall/Winter, 2008-9.  Since the vast majority of us women can&#8217;t, due to cost or won&#8217;t, due to outrageousness, actually wear some of their creations, I thought I would [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2008/01/lacroix_hc_bks_rs8_7638.jpg" onmouseout="undefined" onmouseover="undefined" alt="Christian Lacroix" border="2x" width="335" height="500" title="undefined" /> </p> <p style="text-align: left">With all the coaxing I have been doing to get you to travel, I forgot to keep you up to date with what is going on in the city. It is Fashion Week.  The city swells with media, journalists and starlets all wanting access to the people that keep Paris&#8217; heart beat going strong&#8211;the designers.  Karl Lagerfeld, John Galiano, Giorgio Armani and many more are showcasing what they believe women will be wearing for Fall/Winter, 2008-9.</p> <p style="text-align: left"> Since the vast majority of us women can&#8217;t, due to cost or won&#8217;t, due to outrageousness, actually wear some of their creations, I thought I would send you to a cultural fashion show of sorts.  (MUST ADD:  I would be lying if I didn&#8217;t share that I am coveting the red jacket on the right&#8211;jeans, a pair of black <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.fr/">Christian Louboutin</a> heels, that jacket and I would be ready for anything!).</p> <p style="text-align: left"> The <a href="http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/index_gb.html">Musée des Arts Decoratifs </a>is home to a vast array of objects that visually create the&#8230;. &#8220;<span style="font-style: italic" class="Apple-style-span">French art of living</span>&#8220;. What a great way to put it. The exhibits are in chronological order, taking you from the Middle Ages to the present,  showcasing decorative art both through individual pieces and period rooms.  If you love chotchkies (knick-knacks) you are gonna be one happy camper!</p> <p style="text-align: left">Currently, there is a temporary exhibit done by designer <a href="http://www.christian-lacroix.fr/english/sommaire.htm">Christian Lacroix</a>, who as both curator and historian, tells his own personal story of fashion from past to present.  Here is a video interview of Monsieur Lacroix and a glimpse at what you might see! </p> <p style="text-align: left"> </p> <p><embed src="http://services.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/627045696" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" swliveconnect="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" seamlesstabbing="false" height="412" width="486" name="flashObj" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" flashvars="videoId=1342099753&amp;playerId=627045696&amp;viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://services.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&amp;servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&amp;cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&amp;domain=embed&amp;autoStart=false&amp;" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"></embed></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2008/01/fashion-week-in-paris-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Louis Vuitton Champs Elysées</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2007/12/louis-vuitton-champs-elysees/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2007/12/louis-vuitton-champs-elysees/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:23:27 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Avenue-des-Champs-Ã‰lysÃ©e]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Louis-Vuitton]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/louis-vuitton-champs-elysees/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Yesterday&#8217;s post took you to lunch on the Champs Elysée.  Hopefully that went well for you and now you are ready to walk off some of your delicious lunch and continue taking in the sights.  Today, we are going to walk a few blocks towards Concord (the big ferris wheel should be straight ahead) and do something &#8220;free&#8221;.  Yes, one can find free things to do in Paris and feel as though they really should have paid for the experience because everything is done in such a big, beautiful way.   This experience is the Louis Vuitton flagship store.  Opened in [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/12/0602lv_lg.jpg" title="0602lv_lg.jpg"><img align="left" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/12/0602lv_lg.jpg" alt="0602lv_lg.jpg" /></a>Yesterday&#8217;s post took you to lunch on the Champs Elysée.  Hopefully that went well for you and now you are ready to walk off some of your delicious lunch and continue taking in the sights. <span style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p> <p><span style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"></span>Today, we are going to walk a few blocks towards Concord (the big ferris wheel should be straight ahead) and do something &#8220;free&#8221;.  Yes, one can find free things to do in Paris and feel as though they really should have paid for the experience because everything is done in such a big, beautiful way.  </p> <p>This experience is the Louis Vuitton flagship store.  Opened in 2005, it is an adventure in both art and architecture.   The architectural element is evident in the space created by Eric Carlson and Peter Marino.  Upon entering, the visitor is literally lead through the space, spiraling upward with the use of an amazingly long escalator ride that feels a bit like something from Tomorrowland at Disneyworld and traffic flow that rufuses to let you miss one single thing.  The art element includes their signature bags, shoes, clothing, books, jewelry&#8211;it&#8217;s all there and it&#8217;s all exquisite. </p> <p>The only way this visit doesn&#8217;t remain &#8220;free&#8221; is if you decide to bring a little something home with you.  Who could blame you! </p> <p style="text-align: left">Additional Information:</p> <p style="text-align: left"><a href="http://www.louisvuitton.com/web/flash/index.jsp;jsessionid=IMPNPO0RS5SNACRBXUXFAHYKEG4RAUPU?buy=1&amp;langue=fr_FR">Louis Vuitton Champs Elysées</a> </p> <p> <span style="white-space: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span> </p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2007/12/louis-vuitton-champs-elysees/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Fashion Week in Paris</title> <link>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2007/09/fashion-week-in-paris/</link> <comments>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2007/09/fashion-week-in-paris/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:59:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News & Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[AgnÃ¨s-B.]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alexander-McQueen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Balenciaga]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Celine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chanel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chloÃ©]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christian-Dior]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christian-Lacroix]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Comme-des-GarÃ§ons]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dior]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fashion-show]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fashion-week]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Givenchy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[HermÃ¨s]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jean-Paul-Gaultier]]></category> <category><![CDATA[John-Galliano]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Karl-Lagerfeld]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kenzo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LenÃ´tre]]></category> <category><![CDATA[London]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Louis-Vuitton]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Milan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New-York]]></category> <category><![CDATA[paris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Paris-Traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prÃ¨t-Ã -porter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ready-To-Wear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Requiem]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sonia-Rykiel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spring/Summer-2008-collection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stella-McCartney]]></category> <category><![CDATA[the paris traveler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valentino]]></category> <category><![CDATA[YSL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yves-Saint-Laurent]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theparistraveler.com/fashion-week-in-paris/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Prêt-à-Porter (Ready To Wear) Spring/Summer 2008 collection will soon be hitting the runways here in Paris between September 29 to October 7. I&#8217;ve had several friends of mine who have taken to the catwalk through the years, showing off the latest designs and fashions and it&#8217;s always been an interesting time filled with excitement! For me, that is! (I especially love the ones at the Carrousel du Louvre.) For them, however, it&#8217;s a crazy hectic time that is, more often than not, nervewracking! Fashion Week has just wrapped up in London and New York this past week and is continuing [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="left" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/499137387_db8f9666b6_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />The Prêt-à-Porter (Ready To Wear) Spring/Summer 2008 collection will soon be hitting the runways here in Paris between September 29 to October 7. I&#8217;ve had several friends of mine who have taken to the catwalk through the years, showing off the latest designs and fashions and it&#8217;s always been an interesting time filled with excitement! For me, that is! (I especially love the ones at the Carrousel du Louvre.) For them, however, it&#8217;s a crazy hectic time that is, more often than not, nervewracking!</p> <p><img align="left" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/masatomo1.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />Fashion Week has just wrapped up in London and New York this past week and is continuing on in Milan until the 29th. Afterwards, all eyes will soon turn to Paris with as many as twenty shows a day! Here are some of the runway shows taking place by top designers. By the way, if the designer says, v<em>oir invitation</em> (see invitation) for details&#8230;.it means, unless you have an invitation, they couldn&#8217;t care less if you know, or you don&#8217;t know, where it&#8217;s being held!<br /> <b></b><br /> <b></b><br /> <b></b><br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Saturday 29 September</strong></p> <p>15h30 : IMPASSE DE LA DÉFENSE, au Grand Hall de la Gare de Lyon, Terrasse de l&#8217;Express Bleu, Paris 12e<br /> 17h30 : FATIMA LOPES, au Studio Gabriel, 9 avenue Gabriel, Paris 8e<br /> 19h00 : SIRIVANNAVARI, à l&#8217;Opéra Garnier, 8 rue Scribe, Paris 9e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                              Sunday 30 September</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/632002765_f01edc09d1_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />10h30 : JEFEN, au Carrousel du Louvre,  Salle Gabriel 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 11h30 : LIE SANG BONG, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Gabriel 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 12h30 : MINA PERHONEN, à l&#8217;Espace Commines, 17 rue Commines, à Paris 3e<br /> 13h30 : ROBERT NORMAND, à la Cité de l&#8217;Architecture et du Patrimoine, avenue du Président Wilson, à Paris 16e<br /> 14h30 : ESTRELLA ARCHS, à l&#8217; Université Pierre et Marie Curie, rue de l&#8217;Ecole de Médecine, à Paris 6e<br /> 15h30 : BALMAIN, à l&#8217; Hôtel Westin, 3 rue de Castiglione, à Paris 1er<br /> 16h30 : BRUNO PIETERS, à la Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt, 9 place des Vosges, à Paris 4e<br /> 17h30 : MANISH ARORA, au Grand Hôtel, 2 rue Scribe, à Paris 9e<br /> 18h30 : RICK OWENS, à l&#8217;Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Salle Melpomène 13 quai Malaquais, à Paris 6e<br /> 19h30 : BLESS, au 22 avenue Max Dormoy, à Paris 18e<br /> 20h30 : BERNHARD WILLHELM, Ex-Purple Institute, au 9 rue Pierre Dupond, à Paris 10e<br /> 21h30 : COSMIC WONDER LIGHT SOURCE, au Cosmic Galerie, 7 rue de l&#8217;Equerre, à Paris 19e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                             Monday 1 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/422999600_244f11db32_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />10h00 : ATSURO TAYAMA, à L&#8217;Académie, 14 rue Royale, à Paris 8e<br /> 11h00 : DICE KAYEK, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Soufflot 99, rue de Rivoli,à Paris 1er<br /> 12h00 : VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 13h00 : GASPARD YURKIEVICH, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Gabriel 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 14h30 : CHRISTIAN DIOR, à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, Jardin des Tuileries, à Paris 1er<br /> 15h30 : ISABEL MARANT, Espace Jardins du Louvre, Place du Carrousel, à Paris 1er<br /> 16h30 : SHARON WAUCHOB, à l&#8217; Université Pierre et Marie Curie, rue de l&#8217;Ecole de Médecine, à Paris 6e<br /> 17h30 : UNDERCOVER, à l&#8217;Hôtel Westin, 3 rue de Castiglione, à Paris 1er<br /> 18h30 : MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, au Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy, Salle Marcel Cerdan, 8, boulevard de Bercy, à Paris 12e<br /> 19h30 : AF VANDEVORST, au Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy, La Grande Salle, 8, boulevard de Bercy, à Paris 12e<br /> 20h30 : YOHJI YAMAMOTO, au Carreau du Temple, 3 rue Dupetit Thouars, à Paris 3e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                            Tuesday 2 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/424447736_73a08fe9c7_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />09h30 : BALENCIAGA, Voir invitation<br /> 10h30 : JUNYA WATANABE, Voir invitation<br /> 11h30 : TSUMORI CHISATO, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 12h30 : MARITHÉ &amp; FRANCOIS GIRBAUD, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Le Nôtre  99, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris<br /> 13h30 : LUTZ Hôtel Ritz, 17 place Vendôme, à Paris 1er<br /> 14h30 : VIKTOR &amp; ROLF, à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, Jardin des Tuileries, à Paris 1er<br /> 15h30 : ISSEY MIYAKE, à l&#8217;Espace Jardins du Louvre, Place du Carrousel, à Paris 1er<br /> 16h30 : ANN DEMEULEMEESTER, au Couvent des Cordeliers, rue de l&#8217;Ecole de Médecine, à Paris 6e<br /> 17h30 : COMME DES GARCONS, Voir invitation<br /> 19h00 : JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, 325 rue Saint-Martin, à Paris 3e<br /> 20h00 : VÉRONIQUE BRANQUINHO, au Garage Turenne, 66 rue de Turenne, à Paris 3e<br /> 21h00 : JEREMY SCOTT, à l&#8217;Elysée Montmartre, 72 boulevard de Rochechouart, à Paris 18e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday 3 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/461246245_d51a6b77db_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />09h30 : KARL LAGERFELD, à l&#8217;Espace Jardins du Louvre, Place du Carrousel, à Paris 1er<br /> 10h30 : ANDREW GN, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Gabriel 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 11h30 : AKRIS, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 12h30 : VALENTINO, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Le Nôtre 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 13h30 : COSTUME NATIONAL, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Soufflot 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 14h30 : DRIES VAN NOTEN, au Manège du Grand Palais, avenue Franklin Roosevelt, à Paris 8e<br /> 15h30 : CHRISTIAN LACROIX, à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, Jardin des Tuileries, à Paris 1er<br /> 16h30 : LOEWE, au Couvent des Cordeliers, 15 rue de l&#8217;Ecole de Médecine, à Paris 6e<br /> 17h30 : REQUIEM, au Petit Palais, avenue Winston Churchill, à Paris 8e<br /> 18h30 : GIVENCHY Carreau du Temple, 3 rue Dupetit Thouars, à Paris 3e<br /> 20h00 : HUSSEIN CHALAYAN, Voir invitation<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                         Thursday 4 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/474500001_9ac90e37c6_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />10h00 : STELLA MCCARTNEY, au Palais de Chaillot, 1 place du Trocadéro, à Paris 16e<br /> 11h00 : LÉONARD, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 12h00 : BARBARA BUI, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Le Nôtre 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 13h00 : ANNE-VALERIE HASH, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Soufflot 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 14h00 : GIAMBATTISTA VALLI, à l&#8217;Espace Jardins du Louvre, Place du Carrousel, à Paris 1er<br /> 15h30 : ZUCCA, à l&#8217; École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Salle Melpomène, 13 quai Malaquais, à Paris 6e<br /> 16h30 : CELINE, à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, Jardin des Tuileries, à Paris 1er<br /> 17h30 : HAIDER ACKERMANN, Voir invitation<br /> 18h30 : VERONIQUE LEROY, Voir invitation<br /> 20h00 : YVES SAINT LAURENT, au Grand Palais, avenue Winston Churchill, à Paris 8e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                                Friday 5 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/424449273_829c8784da_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />09h30 : HIROMICHI NAKANO, au Carré des Champs-Elysées, Pavillon Ledoyen, 1 avenue Dutuit, à Paris 8e<br /> 10h30 : CHANEL, au Grand Palais, avenue du Général Eisenhower, à Paris 8e<br /> 11h30 : AGNÈS B. , au Palais de Tokyo, 13 avenue du Président Wilson, à Paris 16e<br /> 12h30 : JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 13h30 : ALENA AKHMADULLINA, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Soufflot 99, rue de Rivoli, à Paris 1er<br /> 14h30 : SONIA RYKIEL , à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, au Jardin des Tuileries, à Paris 1er<br /> 15h30 : JUNKO SHIMADA, Hôtel Westin, 3 rue de Castiglione, à Paris 1er<br /> 16h30 : RUE DU MAIL (by Martine Sitbon), Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Salle Melpomène, 13 quai Malaquais, Paris 6e<br /> 18h00 : ES ORCHESTRES, au Petit Palais, avenue Winston Churchill, à Paris 8e<br /> 20h00 : ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, au Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy, Salle Marcel Cerdan, 8 boulevard de Bercy, Paris 12e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                               Saturday 6 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/384268519_a8ac53185d_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />10h30 : KENZO, au Carreau du Temple, 3 rue Dupetit Thouars, à Paris 3e<br /> 11h30 : ELIE SAAB, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 12h30 : CHAPURIN, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Soufflot 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 13h30 : PAUL &amp; JOE, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Le Nôtre 99 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 14h30 : JOSE CASTRO, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Gabriel 99 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 15h30 : CHLOE, à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1er<br /> 16h30 : MARTIN GRANT, à l&#8217;École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Salle Melpomène, 13  quai Malaquais, Paris 6e<br /> 17h30 : HERMÈS, à l&#8217;Espace Jardins du Louvre, Place du Carrousel, à Paris 1er<br /> 18h30 : LIMI FEU, au Garage Turenne, 66 rue de Turenne, Paris 3e<br /> 20h30 : JOHN GALLIANO, au Stade Français, 22 avenue de la porte de Saint-Cloud, Paris 16e<br /> <strong>                                                                                                                                                                 Sunday 7 October</strong></p> <p><img align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/32/files/2007/09/380103380_e2515f1a24_m.jpg" alt="Fashion Week" />10h00 : VANESSA BRUNO, 8 rue de la Pierre Levée, à Paris 11e<br /> 11h00 : NINA RICCI, à l&#8217;Espace Ephémère Tuileries, au Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1er<br /> 12h00 : ANA MIKA, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Delorme 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 13h00 : YUKI TORII, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Gabriel 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 14h00 : COLLETTE DINNIGAN, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Soufflot 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 15h00 : MIU MIU, Voir invitation<br /> 16h30 : SAKINA M&#8217;SA, au Petit Palais, avenue Winston Churchill, à Paris 8e<br /> 17h30 : LANVIN, à l&#8217;Espace Jardins du Louvre, Place du Carrousel, Paris 1er<br /> 18h30 : MOON YOUNG HEE, au Carrousel du Louvre, Salle Gabriel 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 1er<br /> 19h30 : LOUIS VUITTON, Voir invitation<br /> 20h30 : CHADO RALPH RUCCI, Palais de Tokyo, 13 avenue du Président Wilson, Paris 16e</p> <p>Photo Credits: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=380103380&amp;size=o">Flickr</a></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com">The Paris Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theparistraveler.com/2007/09/fashion-week-in-paris/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>