The mighty Notre Dame Cathedral is neither the tallest, oldest nor biggest in the world, but it can rightly claim to be the best-known. And we all should already be celebrating this majestic and noble monument. Among the great projects and events are: a new bell chime in the cathedral towers […]
Paris Design Week reminder: Design impacts everything and everyone in Paris, more than anywhere else, it takes on the colours of the art of living. Are you aware of this? In Paris and its inner suburbs, 150 venues open their doors to illustrate this impact. Institutions,studios, workshops, galleries, stores, markets, hotels and […]
The design brand KOKET | Love Happens is getting ready to showcase it’s outstanding piece of furniture – “Camilia” cabinet – at Maison&Objet 2013, September edition. KOKET decorating the windows of Saks, 5th Avenue, New York. The mother of pearl “Camilia” is crowned by a hand-carved peacock, meticulously engraved and […]
The upcoming events in Paris are the ideal opportunity to give this extraordinary city a visit. Besides the charming old centre and the exclusive designs, the city is worldwide known for its outstanding cuisine and its predictably delicious food. Very likely France, and especially its capital, has one of the […]
Today we are unveiling the best furniture exhibitors at this event. Find in this article more reasons for you to attend Maison & Objet, your favourite furniture design brands are definitely going! As you know BRABBU will be participating at the event, see one of the pieces we are taking to it […]
Talking about the latest events happening in Paris, France, you might consider visiting the City of Design soon. Not only the exclusive exhibitions and the extravagant art galleries are a great experience and inspiration, also the city itself is full of surprises. Known for its outstanding Luxury, Love, exclusive Fashion and extravagant Design, Paris is full […]
This year you can count with TAMIM DAOUDI showing his creations, in cooperation with Grégoire RUAULT and the editor Doow at Paris Design week . Tamim DAOUDI is a French enthusiastic multidisciplinary designer based in Strasbourg. His areas of expertise include the fields of industrial design, interior design and graphic design. An […]
If you’re planning to visit the City of Lights you must enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of Paris while you dine at Ciel de Paris Restaurant, at 200 metres (it is actually the highest restaurant in the whole Europe), located on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower in Paris. The Montparnasse […]
An event for the trade and general people. Imagined as an itinerary – free-ranging and free of charge- sprinkled with exhibits and festive parties organized each night of the week, aimed at design lovers, and the French and international trade who will be in Paris for the Maison et Objet […]
Between Cat Berro gallery, owned by Véronique Sainten and Francis Cat- Berro and Downtown gallery, founded by François Laffanour, among others, there is a common link that unites all of them: love for high quality furniture and lighting. Gallery Cat Berro 25, rue Guénégaud – 75006 Paris Picture Delightfull Galerie […]
Situated in a luxurious parisian neighborhood within the vicinity of the arc de triomphe and within the sightlines of ideal city views, Manuelle Gautrand’s ‘origami office building’ strove to create a distinct, elegant mark on the urban fabric that was clearly in dialogue with the warm, weathered stones of the surrounding architecture. […]
Paris is preparing itself to the next great exhibition for home goods: Maison et objet. The September edition of this major event of the field with worldwide recognition will take place from 6-10 September 2013 in Paris Nord Villepinte. Home fashion design, decoration, interior design, home trends and inspirations and latest […]
Paris is the city of love, excitement, experience, fashion, design and great cuisine. Here are the TOP 5 Design Restaurants that you should not miss when you give the city of love and fashion a visit. You will not only experience great food, typical french cuisine and extraordinary delicatessen but […]
Paris Design Guide – TOP 10 Museums ⇒ Paris has a varied choice of museums to visit. Checking out the posters in the metro is a great way to see what’s going on without even trying. When it comes to museums, be sure to check opening hours before you head […]
From April 26 to 1 September 2013, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec revisit 15 years creations at exposition Arts Décoratifs in France. Conceived as a gigantic system combining the spectacular and intimate, this exhibition covers over 1000 m2 with the whole of their career. All aspects of production will be discussed: […]
Soaring over the seine river in Paris sits a life-size Tyrannosaurus-Rex sculpture, conceived and constructed by french artist Philippe Pasqua. 350 chrome molded bones create the framework for the 3 by 6 meter contemporary artwork. The T-Rex, a fixture in popular culture, is characterized by its massive skull, long powerful tail, […]
The Catacombs of Paris (the “municipal Ossuary”) have been created at the end of the 18th century. The cemetery of Innocent had been used during nearly ten centuries and had become the origin of infection for all the inhabitants of the district. From the first day of their creation, the Catacombs caused curiosity. This is the official entrance to […]
To preserve Paris’ position as the world Capital of Fashion Design, the city kicks off with a typically star-studded start. Many celebrities and giant names of the Fashion industry get together to celebrate this fantastic event. Great exhibitions, as the Paris Haute Couture, take place in order to enrich the greatness of […]
From 28 June to 9 of July the Festival Paris Cinema will take place in France. The French film scene is massive and so is this festival. With over 200 French and international films on show – classics, premieres, Cannes winners and more, presented by a raft of hip French […]
The moment we’ve all been waiting for: Paris Fashion Week. From Alexander McQueen, to Miu Miu, and more luxury fashion’s biggest names presenting their trend-defining looks for the new season. Here are Boca do Lobo‘s highlights of Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013 Trends. Miu Miu Spring 2013 Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 Alexander McQueen Spring […]
First visits to Paris can be daunting. It can be difficult to know where to begin and what to see first. Most of the city is worth seeing and exploring, but there are some Paris tourist attractions that first-time visitors in particular will want to home in on. So we […]
Once considered one of the leading names in the decorative arts, Elizabeth Garouste is back with this show of 20 exclusive pieces at Galerie Avant-Scène, Paris. Using resin instead of bronze for the first time, the artist’s signature style of whimsical baroque is found in modern mirrors, sofas,tables and lamps that are inspired by a fantasy […]
Written by André Marques Exhibitions that can bring emotion out of us is Ron Mueck new exhibition at Fondation Cartier in Paris. This London based sculptor plays a little in size as he created some giant humans and smaller ones, making big impression on visitors. For this exhibition Ron Mueck created […]
The Jardin des Tuileries is the quintessential French garden, with its verdant lawns, manicured rows of trees, and gravel paths, was designed by André Le Nôtre for Louis XIV. After the king moved his court to Versailles, in 1682, the Tuileries became the place for stylish Parisians to stroll. Between the Louvre […]
Avenue Montaigne, in the heart of Champs Elysées, is undoubtedly the most fashion street that gathers the excellence in Paris: there is always the ultimate hits of the major trends. By the 1980s, the avenue Montaigne was considered to be la grande dame of French streets for high fashion and accessories, […]
In Paris you will find an iconic store famous for their delicious products. This time Fauchon made some eclairs for the Lacoste celebration of the 80 years of the brand. The brand made other thematic pieces with other famous brands such as Baccarat, Goyard, Hermès and Veuve Clicquot but the éclairs inspired in the iconic […]