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Posts Tagged ‘culture & art’
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“Paris Haute Couture,” from the Musée Galliera, offers a handpicked bouquet of history's most stunning fashion. Not only can it be yours—it's absolutely free. That's because, like every exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville, the landmark tribute to Paris fashion is open to anyone. Its 100 dresses were chosen from more than 20,000, and the whole show is being sponsored by Swarovski. The Austrian crystals have lent their luster to haute couture since...
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The French term mannequin (model) dates back to the 19th century. At that time, a mannequin was a wickerwork dummy, used to showcase ready-to-wear for female shoppers. Within two decades, that task was given to real women. Before long, these “models" were synonymous with Paris fashion. “Without the model,” says Sylvie Lécallier of the Musée Galliera, “there would never be fashion as we know it today.” That universe of style is the subject of her museum's new show, “Model: The Body of Fashion,” which runs at les Docks until May...
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Paris. It sounds so tempting, but when you have teens, holiday planning can get complicated, especially when your heartstrings are being pulled toward a sophisticated city of museums and fine dining and your teen just wants to have fun. Figuring out an itinerary in Paris for teenagers is an extra challenge on a rainy day, especially when they claim to have seen enough art to last them until adulthood....
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If you really want to understand Paris fashion—from couture to street style—head over to the Museum of Decorative Arts. Every new exhibition claims to be a Paris must-see but their “Fashioning Fashion” is indeed unique. Here, in one hundred outfits, you can see how history's best-dressed Europeans actually looked. Amazingly, every piece is also in perfect...
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Happy Birthday, Notre Dame!
This year, on Palm Sunday (March 24), Parisians will greet a sound unheard since before the French Revolution. That date is the debut of “Marie,” the new six-ton bell in Notre Dame's South Tower. Named for the Virgin...
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For decades, Parisian woman have been branded with the iconic image of being poised, well styled and groomed. Whether this cliché rings true or has been fiercely exaggerated, the fact remains that Paris beauty and fashion have earned their authority. Following closely in the footsteps of these celebrated industries is hair care, and finding a...
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Le Saint-Valentin. It even sounds sexy in French, and this year I am dreaming up a particularly sexy Valentine’s Day in Paris. My dream begins with waking up in a luxurious hotel, like le Pavillon de la Reine, located under the arcades of the quintessentially romantic Place des Vosges. After a decadent breakfast in bed, wearing Monsieur’s dress shirt from the night before, I’d put on some tight jeans, with a large cashmere boyfriend sweater, and some decent boots that have heels that I can actually walk in. Then, we’d head out the door to celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic must-do’s in Paris....
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Ever since the author Peter Mayle came on the scene, the year 2012, like years past, saw numerous releases of books about Paris...
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I recently had a friend visit me in Paris for her first trip to the City of Light. Oh, where to begin? Of course there are the big Paris museums, like the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, and then there’s the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, and the list goes on and on. With only a few days to experience the breadth and depth of the city, I was feeling overwhelmed about how to arrange her visit so she could truly understand the city, its history and its culture. Then I found out about Paris Story, a multimedia museum that combines all the above in an easy-to-understand format to educate any visitor about the city’s origins, architecture and evolving...
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Paris is a city that attracts art lovers of all kinds. Whether you’re absorbing history down the expansive halls of the Louvre or checking out the latest in modern art at the newly renovated hipster haven Palais de Tokyo, the City of Light is known for its generous feasts for the eyes. One movement of Paris art that begs to be noticed is the globe-spanning street-art scene. The debate continues on whether this new art form is our generation’s answer to Keith Haring or just glorified graffiti that is polluting and deteriorating the old-world charm of...
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