Art in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
“One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.” Oscar Wilde
Vuitton, a unique concept opening mid-September
Photo © LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER / Stéphane MURATET When it’s the work of Louis Vuitton’s (Céline’s, Chanel’s, Dior’s, Guerlain’s, Bulgari’s as well) iconoclastic star-architect Peter Marino, currently in charge of the redesign of the brand’s shop in Saint-Germain, one...
Galerie Nicaise, art and literature modernity
Pierre, voracious reader and with a past within the Imprimerie Nationale, together with Antoine, the gallery owner’s son, have managed to make us travel in one place. “No boundaries in Art” as Victor Hugo used to say, add “talent” and you are precisely at the right...
The workshop Visconti and the rising sun
Following passion as a compass, Sigrid de Montrond, manager of the renowned Atelier Visconti, located in the eponymous street, was guided towards the Pacific Ocean. That is how her interest in the land of the Rising Sun came about, little less than a year ago, when...
GALET, exceptional French loafers
Going by the name of “French loafers”, the House Galet is a world of canvas, exotic leathers, suede and pony skin style and models that you’ll discover at this stylish label from rue de l’Odéon. By reinterpreting the classical shape of the slipper, with the great idea...
Bernardin, authentic elegance
Open since last September, the Bernardin store has quickly established itself as a men’s elegance fashion hotspot in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. From classics (John Smedley or Stetson) to the best designers (A.B.C.L Japan or Arpenteur), the range is wide at the image of...
Sandra Biloé, when art is fashionable
Sandra Bilboé is an artist. This vivacious Franco-Brazilian woman paints on glass. Her work reflects her childhood spent in the heat of the equatorial forest, the joy of a shimmering life, where colours seem to spin like the beginning of a firework! The transparency...
A2Z: art is life!
Who would expect this young Sino-Vietnamese gallery owner at the head of one of the most beautiful galleries in Saint-Germain? Such a success deserves recognition.
Let yourself go at Mac Douglas
The famous fur-collared aviator jacket, success story of the brand, literally flew off the shelves, and now we’re in a spin over the new collection of bags. The quality of the leather - Mac Douglas’ signature - the finish of the exquisite lines, the beautiful summery...
Carlotti
A spectacle-maker’s style « Glasses give a signature look ». Nothing predisposed Valérie Carlotti to take an interest in the world of spectacles, except perhaps her insatiable curiosity and sharp aesthetic sensibility, but her establishment, a stone’s throw from...
Germaine Pratinette
Exclusive, hand-made line for hot-stepping on the streets of Saint-Germain Marie and Armelle have opened two boutiques: one for shoes and accessories and the other for ready-to-wear clothing, under the same name: « Germaine Pratinette ». They have a shared philosophy:...
Bernard Zins
Unique trousers for every occasion 2015 marked a turning point for this brand, well loved by established fashion houses and connoisseurs of a well cut trouser alike. With expertise garnered from experience producing for Hermès, Givenchy, Burberry and Yves...
Rowena Forrest
If we were to mention fashion and Congo, what would come to mind? Bright colors, bold African prints perhaps? And what about Milan? Haute couture, fashion shows… And what if we were to say Congo, Johannesburg, Milan and Paris? There’d be just one response: fashion...
Agent provocateur: underwear, under where!
Tempting! The famous British company has launched a new sparkling, enticing collection “for all women”. This new line has been inspired by all of our sex-appeal icons, temptress extreme! The designers have enhanced the collection with glamorous sequins, retro corsets...
Passion Lunettes: optician and Stylist
Jean Reno has put his name to an exclusive collection of glasses in collaboration with Patrick Uzzan, brand founder, and designer Cendrine Obadia. The actor was delighted to answer our questions for Cerise. How did your collaboration with Passion Lunettes come into...
Free time in Kyoto
Superb photography exhibition at the Atelier Visconti’s « Galerie Japonaise » until December 12th. With the creation of the Japanese Gallery at the heart of the Atelier Visconti, Sigrid and Xavier de Montrond have once again demonstrated their shared passion and...
Le Théâtre de Poche – Montparnasse
Wind of change « Le Poche », as regulars call it, has a long history: Duras and Ionesco both presented plays here, and the Bierrys, who directed the theatre for a long time, won several Molière prizes. Driven by an immense love for the written word, Philippe Tesson,...
Louis Vuitton
Women in motion Exploration. The new theme that has emerged from the DNA of the Maison’s artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, who arrived at Vuitton in 2013. As such, this year there’s a focus on white tones and navy blue garments. The body can do some exploring of...
Christian Lacroix
The cult of perfect detail « Lacroix is in the detail » would be an appropriate After several prestigious names, including the Science Po bookshop, for the past ten years, it’s the famous salon Coiffirst who has been resident in the 1000m2 public baths of...