Back in the early 20th century, British polo players in India were faced with a challenge: how could they play without smashing the crystals of their timepieces? This question birthed the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso back in 1931, and now, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of this revolut…
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Nigerian Emmy Kasbit wins Inaugural Africa Fashion Up Prize in Paris
Nigerian fashion designer, Emmanuel Okoro of Emmy Kasbit has added yet another international award to his portfolio: he has emerged the winner of the inaugural edition of Africa Fashion Up, a showcase for African designers, with his men’s and women’s collection made using traditional West African…
After a 16-Year Renovation, LVMH Opens La Samaritaine, a Parisienne Attraction
On Monday the 22nd of June 2021, the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, joined Bernard Arnault, LVMH owner, to unveil La Samaritaine, the LVMH-owned department store on the 1st arrondissement. La Samaritaine is officially opening on the 23rd of June, 2021, after 16 years of renovation made eve…
Christian Louboutin Launches New Cabaraparis Tote, Illustrated by Hélène Tran
Christian Louboutin has recently launched his new signature tote for 2020: the Cabaraparis. A classic take on the essence and everyday life of the French capital, the luxe bag pays a tribute to the designer’s hometown and carries forward the Parisian legacy of art, culture, and solidarity. The lu…
Paris Fashion Week Tries an All Digital Alternative
Change, they say, is constant, and as the world of haute couture fashion has quickly come to realize, it can hit you when you least expect and in ways you least imagine. For the first time ever since its launch in 1973, the Paris Fashion Week is going fully digital. Speaking on the event kicking …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: L’Oréal Paris Announces Viola Davis As Newest International Spokesperson
L’Oréal Paris, the #1 global beauty brand, proudly announces actress, activist and humanitarian, Viola Davis as the brand’s newest spokeswoman. In her new role, the 54-year-old joins an esteemed roster of diverse spokespeople including Celine Dion, Helen Mirren, Eva Longoria, Elle Fan…
The 5 Biggest Trends from Paris Fashion Week
Paris has long been a leader in art, architecture and music, distinguished by its historic joie de vivre, and its standing as the holy grail of high fashion. As its style marathon, the nine-day Paris fashion week for autumn/winter 2019, drew to a close, we bade adieu to fantastic shows, dazzling …
Bvlgari Plans to Open a New Hotel in Paris by 2020
Bvlgari has announced plans for a new hotel in Paris, scheduled to open in 2020. The Bvlgari Hotel Paris is the latest addition to the Italian jeweller’s repertoire of luxury hotels and resorts located in major cosmopolition cities around the world, such as Milan, London, and Dubai. The Paris ope…
Paris Aspires to Be the Capital of Sustainable Fashion by 2024
Gathered at the Institut Français de la Mode recently, Frédéric Hocquard, deputy to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo in charge of cultural diversity and nightlife; Antoinette Guhl, deputy in charge of social economy and solidarity, and Isabelle Lefort, a former fashion journalist, launched “Paris Good Fa…
The Louvre Museum, Paris Records Highest Number of Visitors in 2018!
Thanks to Beyonce & Jay Z, the Musée du Louvre had a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018—an increase of 25 percent in comparison with 2017. No other museum in the world has ever equaled this figure. The Carters’ 2018 music video, “APES**T,” was filmed in the historic museum, feat…