Paris In New York

This week-end - A taste of France for Kids and Adults

Where to taste sweet delis from France, buy cute French clothes or books, and meet French people in a fun environment ? 

The Lycée Francais de New York is opening its doors to the public this week-end for its 2012 Fall Festival. Spread between Friday evening, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th, participants will enjoy various tastings of cocktails, high end chefs, a book fair, a vendors’ fair as well as many fun activities for children. 

Friday Night: TASTING SOIRÉE: Friday, November 9th, 7pm - 10pm

This Tasting Soiree cocktail party (for adults only) gathers more than twenty top New York City restaurants and caterers including: Ajna Bar, Bar Italia, Canyon Road, Cuis’in, DBA Bareburger, Fleur d’Oranger, Le Gamin, Great Performances, Kayser, Lactalis Deli, La Grande Pomme, la Marina, Moulin à café, Orsay, Pernod Ricard, Pinkberry, Sushi Shop, Vegan divas, etc…

Adults only.  $40 in advance, $50 at the door.  Ticket price includes food tasting and open bar.

FAMILY & SHOPPING DAY: Saturday, November 10th, 10am - 4pm

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping

Free admission and open to the public.  Featuring more than 40 vendors selling a variety of items for every age and every taste including:

Jewelry, fashion accessories: Two B’s Accessories, Avenue Chic, Minh-thu Le Roy, Violette, Gabrielle Vallarino, Bonnie Jennifer, Diane Rihs, L’atelier, Sugar and Vine, Bridget Gem’s, Tru Tru Design, Nathalie Regnault Sann, Blu Aura by Monica & Saide LLC

Adult and children’s clothing: IL GUFO, MUNY DESIGN INC., Kidini, Alessandra Battistoni, Busayo, Untuckit

Food: Alain Milliat, Canele by Celine and Kusmi Tea, Le Palais Des Thes, Fleur D’Oranger, Simply Gourmand, Antonia Ressle, Macaron, Cuis’in

Books: William Hall/High Valley Books, Krystel Abimeri, Bayard Presse

Home décor: Annabelle’s Pottery, Theoreme/Agnes de Villarson, Pia Rossi, Lee Baratier, Gregoire Ganter Photography, Adventure Shop, Craftspring, Retro NY Metro Inc.

Toys and children’s items: Raphaele Guerin, Patrick Martinez, Clafoutis, Little Pim

Beauty: Caudalie Spa

Movies: vente de tickets pour le Festival In French with English Subtitles

The Fall Festival vendor list wouldn’t be complete without the French Book Fair. This popular booth features new books for both adults and children including pictures books, atlases, novels, comic books, first readers, and many more.  100% of the proceeds from the sale of the books go directly to the Lycée Français.

Finally, children will be entertained with a variety of activities and classes for kids of all ages including: music classes, basketball, dance, soccer, yoga, story time, djembe, Brazilian bracelet making and many more.

For more information on the Fall Festival, please contact: Marysella Castillo [email protected] or call (212) 439-3853

 

 

 

WantedDesign...The New Buzz

For the second year, WantedDesign is opening its doors during the ICCF week in Manhattan in the beautiful landmark building, Terminal Stores /The Tunnel, on 11th Avenue and 28th Street. 

Created by Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, WantedDesign is the central point of exchange for the international design community during the New York design Week. Booths, panels, events and workshops bring together international designers, architects, interior designers, craftsmen, curators,...in a very convivial and interactive atmosphere. "Its format reflects what New York is: multicultural, convivial, provocative, contrasted, innovative, full of energy and talent".

2012 WantedDesign is presenting Belgium's Tamawa, who is using bakelite spheres as a single material to create colorful products from home accessories to watches and jewelry.

From New Zealand, David Trubridge will showcase his latest design, from Giant pieces to his outdoor collection and all-new Mini-Grow range of radically scaled-down kitset light, continuing to push design boundaries while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and minimizing environmental impact. 

Creativity and design research from Latin America will be presented by Heidi Jalkh, a Colombian designer based in Argentina, and Mexico-based Adan Carades, who will reveal his latest chairs and rug designs.

French silver company Christofle, a symbol of luxury and refinement, will present a preview of their upcoming NYC new flagship within a 300-square-foot display at WantedDesign. The display, created by Stéphane Parmentier, will feature several design elements from the flagship store. The Meisenthal International Glass Art Centre / CIAV will exhibit for the first time in the US some recent collaborations with designers experimenting in new glass possibilites.

Also will be featured the French, up and coming designers Ionna Vautrin, Pierre Favresse, POOL, NOCC, A+A Cooren in the exhibit Nouvelle Vague, curated by Cedric Morisset as well as recent graduates from ECAL Romain Lagrange or Olivier Dolle, who combines traditional craft and contemporary design for his collection of wood furniture.

May 18-21 at Terminal Stores, 11th Avenue between 27th and 28th Street, New York

Ligne Roset - Private Sample Sale

Time Out New York - Best French Spots In NY

I am interrupting my vacation for this little bulletin. This is written direct from the island of Corsica, called Ile de Beauté for the amazing turquoise water and its unspoiled nature.

With my IPad and irregular wifi connection, I am trying to tell you about some interesting infos I received. Time Out New York just issued a special France story with "Best New York Spots To Shop for French Clothing, Beauty and Homegoods" In the July 14th édition. 

POUR LA MODE
See photos and products at Time Out New York 

Le Grand Strip
Formerly known as Fille de Joie, this recently renamed Williamsburg store is filled with racks of vintage duds that owner C.C. McGurr discovers largely on trips to France. The garments tend toward the funky and over-the-top (we recently spotted an ’80s crochet romper for $60 and a ’50s fur-trimmed evening gown tagged $220), and are organized by color. Head farther back and you’ll find yourself in a ladies’ boudoir, complete with a metal-framed bed, antique velvet couches, and a rack of vintage lingerie featuring such pieces as a ruffled cotton tank from the 1800s ($275), pink silk stockings ($35) and gingham bloomers ($65). Mention TONY for 10 percent off all purchases through August 15. 197 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-599-3525, legrandstrip.com)

Ludivine
Ask any chic French woman how she achieves that certain je ne sais quoi, and she’ll likely tell you that her closet is filled with well-cut basics in luxe fabrics. This pair of boutiques, run by Provencal native Ludivine Grégoire, will set you up with simple but elegant pieces from usually hard-to-find French labels like Maison Michel, Denis Colomb and Stouls. Expect a well-edited—though pricey—selection of effortless, timeless items, including Vanessa Bruno lightweight cardigans ($160), Carven sheer-front and striped-back tanks ($270) and Notify supersoft bell-bottom jeans ($260). Finishing touches include K.Jacques strappy leather sandals ($245), Stephanie Jewels delicate gold earrings ($145) and Nuxe lip balm for perfecting that French pout ($21). 172 W 4th St at Jones St (646-336-6576) • 1216 Lexington Ave between 82nd and 83rd Sts (212-249-4053) • boutiqueludivine.com.

Rue St. Denis 
Before used garments were all the rage, French expat Jean-Paul Buthier opened his Upper West Side vintage boutique in 1990, which was inspired by his days of thrifting on Paris’s Rue St. Denis when he was a teen. The shop has since migrated south to the East Village, and it carries a large selection of dead-stock pieces that Buthier sources from recently closed stores and warehouses across France and the U.S. Guys will be happy to hear that 70 percent of the stock is men’s, so they can snag French plaid button-ups from the ’80s ($30–$45) and a ’60s three-quarter-length rain jacket ($135). There’s even a vast, meticulously organized suit room in the back, where you’ll discover a ’70s Pierre Cardin velvet style ($380) or ’60s double-breasted numbers ($340–$440). The double-breasted suits tend to be cut boxier than other items here, since they’ve never been worn, but one of the in-house seamstresses can tailor your purchase to your liking (starting at $20, hemming is free). Over on the ladies’ side, look for a ’70s Cacharel polka-dot blouse ($65), a ’40s embroidered blazer ($285) and a bevy of ’60s and ’70s Indian cotton flowing dresses ($85–$95). 170 Ave B between 10th and 11th Sts (212-260-3388,vintagenyc.com)

POUR LA BEAUTE

See photos and products at Time Out New York

Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa 
This upscale haven combines two of life’s stress-relieving pleasures: wine and spa treatments. Husband and wife Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas founded the first Caudalie spa on their family vineyard in Bordeaux in 1999, and have since opened seven locations in other wineries across the globe (this location in the Plaza Hotel being the only urban one). Caudalie’s treatments often utilize grape seeds, stems or skins for their antioxidant and skin-firming properties; reap the benefits of Mother Nature in services such as the Crushed Cabernet scrub (35 minutes, $145), during which a mixture of grape seeds, honey and brown sugar is used to slough off dry skin, or the Wine Maker’s Massage (50 minutes, $185), in which you’ll be gently prodded with a traditional winemaker’s smooth wooden stick. Posttreatment, recline on the leather couches of the wine lounge, where you can nibble on assorted cheese from midtown bistro Artisanal ($18–$25) and sip a glass of bordeaux ($10) from the Thomas family winery, Les Hauts de Smith. Mention TONY for 10 percent off all services through August 15. The Plaza Hotel, 1 W 58th St at Fifth Ave, fourth floor (212-265-3182, caudalie-usa.com)

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle 
The grandson of Parfums Christian Dior founder Serge Heftler, owner Frédéric Malle worked as a fragrance consultant before realizing that perfumers had no creative freedom in the commercial world. In 2000, Editions de Parfums was born as a way for perfumers to create amazing scents without financial or creative restrictions. Malle doesn’t make perfumes himself but instead oversees a group of nine top French perfumers, who create whatever scents strike their fancy, such as Edmond Roudnitska’s Le Parfum de Thérèse (a tribute to his wife that smells of leather and fruits, $250) and Jean-Claude Ellena’s Angéliques sous la Pluie, redolent of rain ($180). The space was designed by French architect Patrick Naggar to resemble an Art Deco apartment, with fine art prints on the walls and some of the furniture that Malle inherited from his grandparents scattered throughout. In addition to 100-milliliter bottles of the fragrances ($180–$320) in their liquid form, you can also purchase any of the scents as a lotion ($85–$95) or shower gel ($70). Nifty rubber inserts that smell of freshly burned Indian incense ($105) will help freshen up your closet or sock drawer. 898 Madison Ave between 72nd and 73rd Sts (212-249-7941,fredericmalle.com)

L’Institut Sothys 
Located on Paris’s ultrafashionable Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the original L’Institut Sothys spa made a name for itself by offering luxe European-style facials, which are heavy on face and neck massaging. You can indulge in the classic deep-cleansing treatment (60 minutes, $115) at Sothys’s midtown location—the only one outside of Paris. Slip into a plush robe and sip a gratis cappuccino, before heading up the swooping staircase to one of the ten treatment rooms, where a full range of spa services—including an hour-long detoxifying mineral-and-salt scrub and body wrap ($135), and a Hydroptimale hydrating facial (75 minutes, $175) that features a moisturizing face mask—are performed. There are also a handful of nail stations downstairs for getting a spa manicure ($48), which is pricey but lasts up to two weeks. Mention TONY for 20 percent off all full-price facials through August 31. 37 W 57th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-688-9400, sothyspa.com)

POUR LA MAISON

See photos and products at Time Out New York

D. Porthault 
This high-end Parisian brand has been hand-printing bedsheets, towels and tablecloths since 1927. Started by lingerie boutique owner Daniel Porthault and his wife, Madeline, the company was the first linens label to produce printed or colorful sheets, at a time when everyone else was making plain white bedclothes. D. Porthault now has an archive of 10,000 prints, including bold flowers, cheeky stars and country-inspired vines, which you’ll find on queen-size sheet sets ($950–$2,650), girly boudoir shams ($165–$275) and fluffy terrycloth towels ($140–$345). Those without très grand budgets can still snag simple embroidered place-mat and napkin sets ($125–$275), colorful cotton voile handkerchiefs ($40) and lavender sachets for sprucing up dresser drawers ($22–$55). Mention TONY for 10 percent off all purchases through August 13. 470 Park Ave at 58th St (212-688-1660, dporthault.com)

 Madura 
Think of this Parisian brand—which has 36 stores worldwide—as a French version of Crate & Barrel. The 40-year-old company carries a range of home goods, including lacquered end tables ($318) and suede storage boxes ($38–$58), but it is best known for its customizable window curtains that come in an array of punchy solids and prints, like a laser-cut bright stencil version ($138–$158) and a neutral linen style ($98–$458). You’ll also find pillow covers to mix and match, including an embroidered taffeta option ($46). 1162 Madison Ave at 86th St (212-327-2681, madurahome.com)

 Maison 140
The son of a Better Homes and Gardens editor, owner Ramsey Marc has perfected the French country-cottage look in his well-curated home-design and gift shop. The cozy, worn-wood–floored bazaar is filled to the brim with items that balance traditional French-inspired decor and modern chic housewares. The majority of the stock is imported from France, including Sabre’s candy-colored acrylic flatwear ($5–$40) and Provence artist Heidi Caillard’s signature guinea hen sculptures ($129–$169). Everything else is either French-inspired or made in Europe, such as striped linen dish towels by Belgian brand Libeco ($13–$25 each) and Vancouver artist Sid Dickens’s plaster-covered collectible wood wall tiles depicting French iconography ($84). Mention TONY for 10 percent off all purchases (excluding Heidi Caillard and Sid Dickens items) through July 30. 140 Ninth Ave at 19th St (212-255-0022, maison140nyc.com)

 

Style your home with flowers...by L'Olivier

L’Olivier, the sleek floral design atelier on Manhattan’s West 14th Street is a long way from Brignoles, the Provençal village between St Tropez and Aix en Provence where Olivier Giugni grew up. Yet the warmth, whimsy, style and bursts of color this floral artist brought from his native Southern France are unmistakable. “Les couleurs c’est la vie!” he exclaims. His mantra: life is color and color is life. And Olivier has been adding sumptuous color and life to New York City, his adopted home, since 1986.

Olivier's garden for your own inspiration..

His floral arrangements swathed in supple and silky leaves of South African philodendron have become a trademark, along with splashes of green, often in unexpected branches of rosemary, mint or bay leaf. Considered one of the city’s most prestigious floral artists, Olivier’s first name alone now suffices to refer to this talented Frenchman. A-list New Yorkers from the worlds of fashion, finance and fine arts call upon his dramatic, one-of-a-kind arrangements to transform home and work place. From the renowned restaurants of Chef Daniel Boulud, to the public spaces of the legendary Carlyle Hotel or the model apartments of the city’s top real estate developers, New York is all the lovelier for Olivier’s weekly additions.

In his book Living Art: Style your home with flowers, the floral artist presents stunning portraits of his sumptuous creations in a variety of private homes, along with detailed descriptions of their design and placement and recipes for a dozen of his signature arrangements. You can find it on Amazon.com

Olivier Guigni presented his book at the FIAF in November. Look at the video

Boutiques:

213 West 14th street. 212.255.2828

19 East 76th. 212.774.7676

 

Ligne Roset - Three days Sales - Dec.16-19

 

France's largest furniture manufacturer, Ligne Roset, is known for bold design for modern interior. With its bouncy foamy shape, Togo by Michel Ducaroy has been one of the most famous sofa for now 30 years.

 

 

Ligne Roset: Midtown
250 Park Avenue South • New York, NY 10003
T 212.375.1036 • F 212.375.1039

Store Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Sunday: Noon to 5pm

 

Ligne Roset: SoHo
155 Wooster Street • New York, NY 10012
T 212.253.5629 • F 212.253.5375

Store Hours
Monday - Friday: 11 am 7 pm
Saturday - : 11 am 6 pm
Sunday -: Noon to 6 pm

This week - Focus on French Design

Focus on French design this fall! Events around New York City include an exhibition of works by Patrick Jouin at MAD Museum, Material Use a conversation with designers at Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum and Quotidien Product: Paris /New York, a panel discussion at Parsons New School of Design.

. Exhibition Patrick Jouin: Design and Gesture 

An exhibition of works by one of France’s most important contemporary designers, Patrick Jouin, will open October 8th at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. 

Museum of Art and Design 
2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY
DATE: Nov 9, 2010 - Feb 6, 2011

In Conversation: Patrick Jouin The artist will discuss the hidden process and techniques behind his groundbreaking work.

Museum of Art and Design 
2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY
DATE: Nov 10, 2010
TIME: 7 pm

. Quotidien Product: Paris /New York 
A panel discussion between two significant product design studios based in Paris (Normal Studio, Francois Azambourg) with New York City counterparts (Antenna Design, Jeff Miller). Moderated by Parsons Associate Professor Rama Chorpash.

Parsons New School of Design
65 West 11th Street, New York, NY
DATE: Nov 18, 2010
TIME: 6 pm

. National Design Triennial: Why Design Now? 

Material Use 
A conversation with Francois Azabourg, Eben Bayer and other triennial participants about innovative materials designers are using in their works. Moderated by Andrew H. Dent, vice President, Material Connexion. 

Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum
2 East 91st Street, New York, NY
DATE: Nov 16, 2010 
TIME: 6:30 pm

 

I also recommend a visit to Gallery R'Pure which exhibits all year long different works from French Designer

30 French Designers Showcased in NYC : June 24th-12pm to 3pm

 

Participating Companies:

Alan St Joanis, Atelier Meriguet, Bassaisteguy-Masson, Bronzes de france, Diversion, Ed Participation, Ego, Elie Bleu, Ercuis-Raynaud, HB Henriot Faienceries, Henryot et Cie, Lamellux, Lapparra, Liberty, Luminaires Lucien Gau, Maison degroote et Mussy, Maison Fey, Maison Gatti, Moissonier, Pouennat, Remi Garnier, Sieges D'Argentat, Taillandat, THG, Tisserand Art and Style, Ulgador, Valombreuse Cocoon Limited, Verodalia, Verreries de Brehat, Volevatch.

 

At Felissimo Design House  10 west 56th Street

 

 

 
 

La Maison Francaise at NYU : Presentation of the architect Pierre Chareau's Maison de Verre

Living in a Glass House: Preservation and Presentation of Pierre Chareau's Maison de verre

Thursday, January 28, 6pm

Lecture by  ROBERT M. RUBIN

Retired financier, scholar, and current owner of the Maison de verre, Robert M. Rubin is a doctoral candidate and teaching fellow in the history and theory of architecture at Columbia University. He curated the exhibitions Jean Prouvé: A Tropical House at Yale University and the UCLA Hammer Museum and Jean Prouvé: Three Nomadic Structures at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, both in 2005.

Location:  Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place

Reservations:  http://cfa.aiany.org

"No house in France better reflects the magical promise of 20th-century architecture than the Maison de Verre. Tucked behind the solemn porte-cochere of a traditional French residence on Rue Saint-Guillaume, a quiet street in a wealthy Left Bank neighborhood, the 1932 house designed by Pierre Chareau challenges our assumptions about the nature of Modernism. For architects it represents the road not taken: a lyrical machine whose theatricality is the antithesis of the dry functionalist aesthetic that reigned through much of the 20th century." – Nicolai Ousaroff (The New York Times, 8/29/07)

An evening of Calypso Cocktails - June 10th 6-8pm

Sample Sales - Christofle

Up to 70 % off on Silver Flatware and haute Orfevrerie Collection

Now through Saturday, May 30th from 9am to 6.30pm (saturday till 5pm)

at 317 West 33rd street ( west of 8th Avenue)

Credit cards only

Christofle is a manufacturer of fine silver flatware and home accessories based in France since 1830. They are renowned for their sterling, silverplate and stainless flatware. Among Christofle's product lines are silver picture frames, crystal vases and glassware, porcelain dinnerware and silver jewelry. Christofle is also well known for their silver Holloware.

Artists and designers such as Man Ray, Jean Cocteau or Andree Putman are among those whose creations have been made by Christofle.

Provence Farm Table for Sale

This large dining-table can seat up to 10-12 persons (2 extension leaves). In Hand-stressed French Oak, it was handcrafted in France. Varnished and finished with natural beeswax. Golden Honey Stain. It comes with 6 chairs and 6 all-cotton Chamois cushions. 

Original price : $3.450. 

Shown Below without the extensions nor the cushions

For Sale : $1700

Contact PNY at [email protected]

Decoration : How to define French style ? Part. 1- NOBILIS

This new feature is going to attempt to give you some ideas on how to define French style in Home Decoration. As I have been looking for furniture and decoration myself for the past 6 months, I have encountered an amazing number of craftsman or parisian decoration stores that offer some amazing products. Of course, not for all budget !

Today, I am presenting NOBILIS. Just looking and touching at their fabrics is a real pleasure.

Latin adjective, nobilis (is, e) : noble, distinguished, good. 

This is the name that Adolphe Halard, founder of the company, chose in 1928 when he opened a boutique at 29, rue Bonaparte, between the church of Saint Germain des prés and the Beaux Arts School in the heart of Paris. Surrounded by famous artists, he formed a collection of wallpapers which expressed the sensibilities of those he lived amongst and the spirit of Nobilis was born. 

Today, Nobilis has developed a new vitality and force. It has expanded all over the world and the collection has developed substantially to encompass fabrics, wallpapers, trimmings, rugs and furniture, to capture the essence of city life with its sophisticated use of rich materials, silks, moires and damasks, or to express a contemporary look at the country house, with a more relaxed mixture of materials natural or bright tones in textured fabrics and wallcoverings. 

Nobilis Inc

(212) 980-1177
979 Third Ave, 
New York, NY 10022+1234

The Elegance of French Style

Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7pm at FIAF 

Renowned New York Interior designer Charlotte Moss stands as one of the most celebrated names in contemporary interior design. For over twenty years, she has proved a respected source for French-inspired style in luxurious interiors.

Join FIAF for an intimate dialogue with Charlotte Moss and New York Times journalist and esteemed writer Wendy Moonan. Ms. Moss will present tips and advice about French interior design and share her personal vision of French-inspired style at home, incorporating her signature design philosophy of “comfortable sophistication” which she balances with her client’s lifestyle.

Part of Art de Vivre: French Style at Home.

Series includes: 
Charlotte Moss: The Elegance of French Style, Mon, Oct 6 
Living Today at Château Vaux le Vicomte, Tue, Nov 18 
Festive Tables for the Holidays, Mon, Dec 1

Call 212 307 4100

Visit the box office

Design: Gallery R'Pure and the Mikado : Monday, May 19th

During ICFF, come to Gallery R'Pure and discover the "Mikado" seating, designed by Candido de Barros (R'Pure Studio). The Gallery R'Pure will be open May 19 , from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, for "happy hour" with special guests, cocktails, and happenings.

Gallery R'Pure opened in New York in May 2007. The showroom promotes the creative vision of the R'Pure collective of designers as well as emerging designers and artists that share the same artistic approach to design. The creations, limited editions of objects, lighting or furniture, combine poetry and storytelling, creativity and craft, material and savoir faire.
Gallery R'Pure is part of the Raison Pure Group.

One of my favorite object at Gallery R'Pure is the “T.Time” tea set, designed by Sebastien Servaire (R’Pure Studio), manufactured by L’Orfevrerie d’Anjou and introduced in November 2007 by Gallery R’Pure. It has been selected by “Les Ateliers d’Art de France”, Drouot and “The World Crafts Council Europe” to be part of the exhibit “Masterworks” at the Viaduc des Arts in Paris, in March, 2008. The T.Time has already exhibited at “L’Observeur du Design” at La Cite des Sciences et de la Villette in Paris, and has been well received by the design and art community.

RSVP: [email protected]

3 East 19th street. 1-646-572-3869
www.galleryrpure.com

May 16-18 : Meatpacking District Design 2008

This week-end, enjoy a tour in one of the most inspiring neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Design Week events typically include afternoon and evening exhibitions, product launches, panel discussions, art installations, and cocktail parties, all held in venues, stores, and restaurants around the Meatpacking District. The showcase happens every spring and is timed to coincide with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.

If it is raining, stop by one of those numerous French bistros. I would recommend a morning Croissant at Pastis, or a late lunch with Tapenade Crostini and Tarte aux Pommes at Fig and Olive (a Mediterranean kitchen and olive oil tasting bar), or an evening Martini at Buddha Bar (sister to Buddha Bar Paris and a nightlife mecca for celebrities).

I also suggest to look for Spring sales at Calypso, Catherine Malandrino, or Christian Louboutin...

Download the program.

Shopping Tour in Soho : French Fashion

Missing shopping in Paris ? Let Paris in New York walk you through Soho and guide you to the parisian boutiques of French designers...

Barbara Bui
115 Wooster St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Prince St.
212-625-1938

A combination of elegance and a rock'n'roll attitude that will seduce the contemporary woman. Luxury accessories collection of shoes and bags.
www.barbarabui.fr

Agnes B
103 Greene St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Prince St.
212-925-4649

Simple and chic collections. Her signature style is illustrated by the tailored white shirt on a black wool jumper.
www.agnesb.fr

A.P.C
131 Mercer St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Prince St.
212-966-9685

Urban style : thin-striped sweaters, slim-fit jeans, pleated skirts and dresses in colors like grey, black and brown.
www.apc.fr

Catherine Malandrino
468 Broome Street, New york, NY 10013
212.925.6765

Modern and sexy look. Catherine Malandrino likes to design her clothes with the energy of Manhattan and the romance of Paris: "I want to design irresistible clothes that make a woman desirable, clothes that a man just wants to discreetly take off."
www.catherinemalandrino.com

Plein Sud
70 Green Street
212.431.6500

Very edgy style worn by Cher, Britney Spears,... There's a lower-priced, funkier jeans collection too.

Louis Vuitton
116 greene st (between Spring+Prince)
212 274 9090

Welcome to the kingdom of the luxury Fashion brand. Craftmanship with a touch of Avant-garde. Known mainly for its ultra-elegant travel accessories...
www.louisvuitton.com

Longchamp, La Maison Unique
132 Spring St

Know for its High-end fashion accessories, Longchamp now offers a new line of women's and men's ready-to-wear. Urban style, natural and sophisticated for their 1 stCollection: "an attitude around the Longchamp bag". The new Soho flagship is an exemple of architecture design...worth the visit !

www.longchamp.com

For your house :

Pylones
69 Spring St.
212-431-3244

Amazing and colorful household items with bold design for this toy and novelties maker: toasters, hairbrushes, dog leashes, kitchen timers, umbrellas, veggie peelers, dustpans -- and much, much more.

www.pylones-usa.com

Ligne Roset
155 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
T (212) 253-5629

Inventive and elegant contemporary furniture. Paris in New York's favorite is the colorful armchairs !

www.lignerosetny.com

And to complete your tour, Paris in New York would suggest two gourmet stops :

Balthazar
80 Spring St., New York, NY 10012
between Broadway and Crosby St.
212-965-1414

The place to start to get a breakfast with fresh French pastries...

Vosges Chocolate
(212) 625-2929
132 Spring St,
New York, NY 10012

The Vosges Haut-Chocolat creates a wonderful chocolate experience spiced with a wide range of exotic flavors like curry, paprika, wasabi... Katrina Markoff utilizes the original methods of French confectionery artistry which she learned during her training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris

Next week in Paris in New York : shopping in Nolita