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

 

 

 

Zadig & Voltaire: New Store on Madison Ave.

This parisian rock n'chic brand is opening its 4th Manhattan store just right at the corner of the Mark Hotel.

From the beginning, Zadig & Voltaire encouraged another way of thinking about Fashion and Style in general and has truly created a quickdraw and a very recognizable figure: jeans, a cashmere sweater, a pair of boots and a leather jacket .The brand is now known for its customized cashmere, as well as colors and markings Rock’n Roll.  

Thierry Gillier, founder of Zadig & Voltaire  loves to say :" Zadig woman is modern, chic and relaxed. She totally appropriates the brand, she overlays, models, adjusts... and reinvents her own style everyday. She has an emotional bond with the brand that goes beyond the universe of Fashion: Zadig brings her personality in value. She feels good, strong and powerful with her cashmere sweater ELVIS!"

Looking for the Latest Fashion Trends in France ?

125 Greene St. between Prince & Houston, NYC       212.475.2470       www.kisanstore.com

Innamorato Italian designer Christine Innamorato has served as the art director of the influential French fashion label Bonpoint since 2006. In the winter of 2011 she presented her first collection under her own label, Innamorato. The line embodies the designer’s chic and feminine sensibility, presenting pieces in predominately soft colors, punctuated by bright colors in pure linens and flowing fabrics.   Innamorato leather tote $465, long silk dress $740, polka dot dress $580 and straw hat $145.   Laurence Dolige The namesake label of French designer Laurence Doligé has become an overnight success. The line reinvents wardrobe classics and presents them with a modern edge in fabric and color choices that are both enticing and beautiful. Dolige deftly mixes influences from menswear, Parisian femininity, and sumptuous glamour to create the signature aesthetic of her line: refined yet relaxed and boldly rock n’ roll. Laurence Dolige mohair sweater $385, cotton skirt $250, and silk dress $385.   Swildens Growing up in the family behind preeminent French fashion label Bonpoint it’s no wonder that Juliette Swildens was drawn to the fashion world. She launched her own line, Swildens, in 2005. The look is a unique blend of rock n’ roll and romanticism. Her family influence is clear in her attention to precise cuts and chic simplicity. The label embodies a French sensibility of style that is self assured and feminine with a current edge. Swildens USA flag scarf $64, skull tee $92.50, maxi snake print dress $265, suede coat $830, tassel necklace $38, and USA flag shirt $170.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Xmas - Gift Ideas - Chez Kisan, Concept-store in Soho

For Her...

Stay Warm

1. Demylee cashmere long cardigan wrap sweater $490
2. Jo Gordon handmade colorblock lambswool scarf $215
3. Jo Gordon multicolor lambswool pom pom hat $105
4. Jo Gordon colorblock lambswool mittens $98
5. Antipast wool & nylon socks, various colors $42.50
6. U-Ni-TY vintage print wool scarf $375

Make a Statement

7. Linde Gallery shimmery pale pink leather slouchy bag $440
8. Alexandre de Paris gold-plated hair clips studded with Swarovski crystals $160
9. Alexandre de Paris onyx barettes; top to bottom $66, $60 & $58 
10. Pellini Milano agate, onyx & tourmaline quartz necklace, handmade in Italy $240
11. Pellini Milano agate, onyx & tourmaline quartz bracelet, handmade in Italy $340
12. Pellini Milano agate quartz earrings, handmade in Italy $115
13. Tsumori Chisato large wallet $490

Surround You & Your Home With Heavenly Scents & Objects of Beauty

14. Annick Goutal from l-r, Un Matin D'Orage eau de toilette 50mL $80, Petite Chérie eau de toilette 100mL $115, Hadrien eau de toilette 50mL, $95
15. Water L'Eau River Falls Bath Foam and New Dawn Bath & Shower Gel, each 13oz $34.50
16. Hervé Gambs Paris Essence de Figuier Candle $70, Flower $45 and Home Fragrance $70
17. Tsé & Tsé Associées vase des 7 jours/ 7 vase set $290
18. Tsé & Tsé Associées platinum tea cups $59.50

Expand Your Mind

19. Landscape With Figures by Massimo Vatali $98
20. Beat Memories, The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg $49.95
21. Seen Behind the Scene by Mary Ellen Mark $59.95

For the Gentlemen...

Look sharp, be on time, smell divine, keep a journal and never be at a loss for words

 

22. Hartford 100% cotton button down shirts, blue & white pattern $240; solid white $185

23. Hartford 100% lambswool zippered cardigans $280
24. Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto fedora $325
25. Samuel Gassmann mother of pearl cufflinks $120
26. Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto stone keychain with leather fob $128
27. Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto leather wallet $170
28. Junghans watch $935
29. Graphic Image travel clock with leather case $88
30. Annick Goutal Duel eau de toilette 100mL $115 and Encens Flamboyant eau de parfum 100mL $175
31. Elam for Kisan hand printed paper & leather bound journals 18x25cm $99 each
32. Graphic Image leather bound tabbed wine journal $100
33. Merriam-Webster's teal leather bound dictionary $138

 

Clarissa Fink- Fine Jewelry Private Sale - December 9 - 10

 

 

Born and raised in France, Clarissa Fink started her own jewelry line in 2006. In her studio in Soho, all of her creations are hand-sculpted in gold or/and silver with precisous and semi-precious stones. Growing up in a family of architects, Clarissa emphasizes balance, proportion and the beauty of pure structured lines.

Because the gemstones inspire her for a new creation, Clarissa Fink carefully selects each stone she uses in her collection. She likes all kind of stones as long as they have a soul and their radiance is attractive.

She works closely with clients to create any custom-made pieces. Dividing her time between Paris and New York City, she enjoys traveling all over the world collecting inspiration for her jewelry.

 

Private Sale : December 9-10 - 11 to 6pm

At Marion Sultan

186 5th Avenue (entrance on 23rd street) on the 7th floor

 

Roger Vivier - Sales will start Friday on Madison! But already started online...

Roger Vivier always adds an unexpected twist to a classic shoes. It is famous and classic..The most distinguishing feature of Roger Vivier pumps is square buckle.

Here are some models on sale at www.rogervivierflats.com:

Roger Vivier Black Platform Pumps

$1,668.62  $584.02
Save: 65% off

Roger Vivier Belle de Nuit Strass PUrple Pump

$2,892.96  $308.24
Save: 89% off

Roger Vivier Black Decollete Belle Vivier Ballerinas Flats

$637.14  $318.57
Save: 50% off

 

750 Madison Avenue

www.rogervivier.com

Terriblement Noir - Manicure Couture chez YSL

A French Touch for the Holidays...An elegant new Manucure Couture at Yves Saint Laurent, inspired by the "Le Smoking" tuxedo jacket.  Two deep black shades, one matte and one shiny for a sophisticated tone-on-tone manicure. A new couture look for the season...maybe not for everyone. Pick the right dress to match !

 

For those who prefer colorful manucure, try new combinations like Belle de Jour (Turquoise & Purple), Rive Gauche (Orange & Fuchsia), Belle de Nuit (Plum& Gold) and Y-Cone (Pink & White)

Love those Ads...so French, so Sexy...

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)

 

Sample Sales - La Cabane Sous Les Etoiles

Monday June 13th , From 9.am to 5.pm

515 East 86th street, apt 1A (between York and East End)

contact: Berangere Boidevezi, cell: 646 898 7640

                                       

BONPOINT Samples Sales - May 11 and 12

Everybody is waiting for those bi-annual sales. Don't miss them as you can find items in the $50s instead of $250-400 as usual for this nec plus ultra kids clothing brand.

New French Designer to discover in Soho : Alexis Mabille

Alexis Mabille who worked first in jewelry and accessories at Dior, is now represented at Realm, a new Soho boutique with exclusive European designers and cutting-edge couture.

Among some of his most famous clients, Sophia Coppola and all the Manhattanites who love feminine details. His collection is often defined as "chic Française, undeniable freshness and charming humour"

This young couturier earned the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture diploma in 1997 and designed for Ungaro, Nina Ricci, Dior and John Galliano before launching his own line of both RTW womenswear and menswear in 2005.  

 

Sample Sales - Petit Bateau

Petit Bateau is hosting a huge sample sale of spring merchandise. Prices will be from 50% to 60% off retail.

Petit Bateau Warehouse Sale
524 Hudson Street (between 10th & Charles)
March 3 to April 30
Mon- Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 10 to 5, Sun 11 to 5
Cash and credit cards only

Petit Bateau - Overstock Sales

Petit Bateau is hosting a huge warehouse sale, which will include infant's, children’s and women’s clothing at 50% to 60% off retail.

I read there will be a huge inventory, encompassing all seasons. That means there will be plenty of those adorable yellow rain jackets, pink and blue buntings, chic hats and gloves, adorable swimsuits and delicious sleep ware.

What’s even better? If you spend over $200, Petit Bateau will reimburse your cab far to their Tribeca warehouse. Now that’s discount shopping in style. Just don’t forget to keep your cab receipt!

Petit Bateau Overstock Sale
Wednesday, November 10 to Monday, November 29
8:30am to 6:30pm daily
105 Chambers Street, 2nd floor (@ Church Street)
Cash, visa, Mastercard and American express

Coquine...clic-clac... snap...lingerie off

No more twisting or hooks that don't want to unhook...just tear the bra off!!!

Laetitica Schlumberger who have been designing Haute Couture lingerie in Paris just presented her new collection from Dement. A very refined collection made with laces and silk and just a clic from one hand to take it off...

Have a sweet evening!

www.lingerie-dement.com

Sample Sales - BONPOINT - Thursday and Friday

Everybody was waiting for them...

Bonpoint Spring Sample Sale

May 13-14
Thurs 8-7 Fri 8-3
The Metropolitan Pavilion
123 West 18 Street
(6-7 Avenues) 5 Floor

 

Bensimon French Sneakers

 

Timeless and modern, the Bensimon canvas have been iconic shoes in France for more than 25 years. A large part of the collection is made of simple basics which are comfortable and available in a wide range of colors

At Crewcuts for kids, from size 25, 1200 Madison @87th.

At Tani for women, 31 W 72nd St between Broadway and Columbus Ave (212-595-1338), on the Upper West Side

 

New French Designer in Soho : welcome to Isabel Marant...

 

According to W Magazine, "every French girls wears Isabel Marant". "Those French girls who wears loose little dresses or slouchy pants with boyish jackets accessorized with a scarf, unwashed hair and next to no makeup, making for a style that fashion people equate with Parisian cool..." yes..that looks like Isabel Marant's attitude and style ! not sure about all the French girls...

Isabel Marant

469 Broome, Greene corner, Soho

www.isabelmarant.tm.fr

Spring 2010 Fashion Show video

 
 

Looking for cute French clothes for your kids...

 

Get rid of the boring Gap clothes and dress your kids "in style" and with "Bon Gout". Good taste can be learned from a very young age...

Ma Cabane sous les Etoiles is a French brand created in the US and inspired by the diversity of the world. 

http://macabanesouslesetoiles.com

Do not miss

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH and WEDNESDAY 27TH... SAMPLES SALES
 

 

Holidays gift ideas : Celine's Dimitri python hobo

Why not try this sexy handbag ? Dimitri is a perfect combo of snakeskin and fringe. This bag is really trendy and eye-catching. A bit expensive but extremely sophisticated and classy handbag. $ 4200

You can find the suede version of it at around $1000.

Celine

667 Madison Avenue. 212.486-9700

Holidays gift ideas : Hermes - Collier de chien Cuff

The Hermes Collier de chien leather cuff has been around forever but it is a classic that never goes out of style.

$1000

Sample Sales - BONPOINT - Today and tomorrow -

Up to 75% off the most fashionable moms and dads shop.

Baby coats $70-$180 (retail $180-$450), girl's cardigans/pullovers $55 (retail $155), girl's coats $80-$175 (retail $180-$550), boy's pants $60 (retail $150) and shoes $35-$80 (retail $150-$260). 

Wednesday 8-7

Thursday 8-3

At the Metropolitan Pavilion

123 West 18 street (6-7 avenue) 5th floor

Chanel Sale - 40% Off - Start today

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

Sample Sales : Robert Clergerie. May 15-16

10:30-5:30

19 E. 62nd [5th/Mad] 212.207.8600.

About Robert Clergerie...

In the southeast of France, in a small town of Romans, there is an attic room with a treasure of shoes. The personal archive of Robert Clergerie sits there including designs that have changed the basic lexicon of his business. Robert Clergerie shoes come in every shape and size imaginable! In 1981, Robert Clergerie started designing his own line. He set it off with the lace-up oxford, a man's shoe made for a woman. He then did his parallelogram heel in 1984, which was so widely imitated that it was known as the "Clergerie heel." Robert Clergerie focuses on uniqueness and comfort when designing. He continues to design architectural shaped heels in that look great and are easy to walk in! Robert Clergerie's oxford is famous and the accessory equivalent of the little black dress. Robert Clergerie shoes, Robert Clergerie boots and Robert Clergerie sandals are made using only the finest materials and manufacturing techniques. The stretch suedes and leathers conform to the body and feel as if you have nothing on! Each Robert Clergerie shoe, boot, sandal and pump embodies superior comfort and exquisite styling. It is because of this that Robert Clergerie shoes are sought after by women across the globe.

Bonpoint - Sales

 

Children's Clothing Summer and Winter Collections Baby, Girls and Boys From newborn to preteen Thursday, May 7th through Saturday, May 9th Thursday and Friday: 9:00am to 6:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00pm To be held at: Soiffer Haskin 317 West 33rd Street, NYC (Just west of 8th Avenue) The building management  prohibits strollers on the premises. Credit Cards Only (American Express, Visa or MasterCard) All sales final.

For more information, call (718) 747-1656, Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Mother's Day gift: 10 % off at Calypso Christiane Celle

Get 10 % off Calypso Online Boutique between April 24 and May 10 and receive 10 % off your purchase, plus they will donate an additional 10% to the Children's Aid Society

Enter MDAY09 in the coupon field located in your shopping bag

Christiane Celle, a French New Yorker, opened more than 30 boutiques in the United States within 10 years. Known for the exquisite chic of her boutiques, she is mixing high end fashion (Kristensen du Nord, Hudson jeans, Jack Rogers sandals, Tufi Duek...) and accessories from around the world (Italy, England, India, Morocco…) with her Calypso’s own line and sensual fragrance collection. 

She grew up in "Cannes with the sea on one side and the town of Grasse - the center of the world's pefumeries- on the other ". One of her first fragrance was based on the mimosa flower, which grows in her native town.

I love her slim-fit, embroidered-cotton tunic. So great to wear for an evening by the beach...

Zadig and Voltaire just opened its first New York Store

The so frenchy and arty ready-to-wear brand picked the Meatpacking district to present its collection in 2100 square foot white gallery. Denim, romantic, androgyne, deluxe, trash...a rock and roll spirit with innovative pieces. While always following the brand's philosophy "New Luxury"

Zadig and Voltaire

831 Washington Avenue

www.zadig-et-voltaire.com

Sales : Estella - January 22nd to 31st

Estella, an online and New York City children's boutique, is having its Annual Clearance Sale. 

Save up to 75% on winter & summer baby & toddler clothes. 

Sale items include Bon Bon, known in Paris as Bon Ton and owned by the family who started Bonpoint.

Cargo corduroy pants $55, now $15; Okkies printed thermal tees, $40, now $19; One Kid down vests, $62, now $29; Album di Famiglia hoodies, $125, now $75.

Shop online & get free domestic shipping on clothing, footwear & accessory purchases over $50.

 

When: Thurs. Jan. 22nd. to Sun. Jan. 31st

 

Where: 493 Sixth Avenue, Between 12th & 13th Streets, NY NY 10011

 

www.estella-nyc.com

Holidays Gifts with a French Flair- Le Marché de Noël

Shop and meet French people at Le Marché de Noël.

Tomorrow Friday 12th and Saturday 13rd, Accueil New York, a French Association, organizes  a traditional Christmas market for the French expatriates.

Don't miss the hand-made fabrics and apparels from Louda Collection. They are used by some of the most prestigious Parisian fashion houses.

10% of sales will be benefit the Entraide Francaise, whose mission is to provide support to French visitors or residents in difficulties

Location:

@louda Popova and Gilles Larrain

95 Grand Street 

Cash only

Great Haircut at reasonable price - MV Salon

MV Salon is very Paris in New York...the vibe, the style, the clients !

If you are tired of the very expensive salon, where you somehow feel uncomfortable and wonder after a week on your own why your haircut is worth $400, then MV Salon is your place.

European music, Moroccan lamps, French accent, movement...alive...almost like a brasserie atmosphere !

In 2003, owners Caroline Lameda and Eszter Szabo created a salon where state-of-the-art techniques are mixed with expert styling. Both trained in the French Tradition of apprenticeship under master stylists like Jean-Claude Biguine or Jacques Dessange, they learned how to "work the hair" and make great haircut. Eszter remembers working on "la coupe a la lionne" who was the big trend with layered lengths and strategic curls...(which seems to come back in Paris by the way. See picture below)

" We love offering a great quality of work and reproduce the way it is done in Paris". But I would just add, with simplicity and warmth...

MV Salon also specializes in hair color treatment using European products. They know what they are doing. I personally receive a lot of compliments about my highlights...

The clientele is largely European, including many parents from the French school around the corner, says Caroline. “Our salon has an international vibe where each person can find his or her roots.”

And for the parisian atmosphere, stop by the salon any weekday after 5pm for wine and music !

Special Paris In New York offer : receive 15% discount at your first visit !

MV Salon
1467 2nd Ave (at 76th Street)
New York, NY 10021
212-472-7200

On Live....

Comptoir des Cotonniers opens in NYC

One of my favorite French store recently opened in Soho.

Comptoir des Cotonniers, simple and chic, a bit like Agnes B in cheaper, is known for featuring real-life mothers and daughters in its campaigns. From slightly tweaked trenches, wear-with-everything sweaters and great coats, a whole range of neutral-toned clothes...for mothers and daughters.

155 Spring St., b/t Wooster St. & W. Broadway

Sample Sales : Bonpoint - Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th

Bonpoint, the French fashion house for children, invites you to its fall/winter sale. Expect great finds in children's clothing for boys and girls from newborn to pre-teen. All sales are final with no exchanges or returns allowed.  Prices are 50-75% off retail.  Please note - the building management prohibits strollers on the premises. October 22-24 317 West 33rd - Soiffer Haskin (between 8th and 9th Avenue). New York, Ny 10001

D. Porthault - Summer Sale - The Haute Couture of Linens

D.Porthault, one of the world’s most exclusive home-couture brands, hosts its summer sale at both their New York and Dallas store locations. The finest bed, bath, and table linens will be on sale for 30-50% off.

D.Porthault’s roster of former world-renowned clients includes Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Currently, the “Tigre” print bed linens are featured in the Malibu house of Samantha Jones in Sex and the City: The Movie.

From 6/9/08 to 6/14/08

Monday to Friday 10am-6pm

470 Park Avenue @58th. 212-688-1660 - www.dporthault.fr

Frederic Fekkai - l'art de la coiffure

Thursday, June 12th at 7pm,

Join the French Institute Alliance France for an intimate dialogue between Kate Betts of Time Style and Design and Mr. Fekkai to include tips and advice about hair care and his personal vision for the future.  

Renowned style-maker Frédéric Fekkai is one of the most celebrated names in beauty and hairstyling. For more than 20 years, the world’s most beautiful women and Hollywood’s brightest stars have flocked to him for his unique talents and expert advice. Along the way, he has built a luxury brand synonymous with the best in hair care and made an indelible mark on the fashion and beauty communities. 

In English. 

FIAF, Le Skyroom; 22 East $25; $20 FIAF Members  

For reservations, www.fiaf.org

Also read the discussion between Paris In New York and Yves Durif about French Cutting Techniques, "A Haircut is a great medium to express yourself and certainly a better accessory than a Hermes Bag !"

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.

Catherine Malandrino - Sample Sales: May 14-16

Wed. & Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion Gallery, 123 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., 4th flr. (212-388-0339).

Born in France, Catherine Malandrino began her career at Dorothee Bis, and continued work at various other labels including Emmanuel Ungaro and Diane von Furstenberg, before founding her own design label in 1998 in New York.

Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, and Heidi Klum have all been featured on magazine covers wearing Malandrino designs.

www.catherinemalandrino.com

Sample sales: Chanel, Christian Lacroix...May 8th and 9th

You are invited to the private sample sale with prices up to 75% off retail. New arrivals of women's ready to wear from Chanel, Blumarine, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Allesandro Dell'Acqua, and more. Find gowns, dresses, suits, tops, bottoms, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. Perfect mother's day gifts starting from $5.

Gowns now starting at $950, orig. $7,500
Jackets now $650 and up, orig $2,650
Dresses now $395 and up, orig. $2,500
Tops now $195 and up, orig. $750

Event Begins: 5/8/2008
Event Ends: 5/9/2008
Event Times: Thu-Fri 10am-7pm
Location: 540 Park Ave. - Regency Hotel (@ 61st St.) Penthouse Suite
(917) 940-9934
Payment Types: Cash/VISA/AMEX/MC

Marilyn Tov: Airy clothes for romantic kids.....

Marilyn Tov's designs draw inspiration from her native Paris and her East Asian heritage. Her vision is to "bring high-quality fabrics together with sophisticated designs to create easy-to-wear children's clothing that reflects the romance and poetry of her childhood in the City of Light".

Airy and easy-to-wear clothes designed in delicate Jerseys, cottons and knits with flattering cosmetic tones. Breezy white dresses, silkscreened tees and cotton toile tops..a classic, romantic French sensibility with the influence of her East Asian heritage. Tov lives in New York, where her voile cotton-and-jersey ensembles are manufactured.

You can find her clothes at ABC Carpet and Home
888 broadway
New York, NY 10003

or contact her directly at 917-293-3482
[email protected]

www.marilyntov.com

Download catalog_fall.winter08[1].pdf

Sample sales: Calypso- Christiane Celle

Save up to 75% off retail prices on clothing, accessories, and home furnishings. Find tanks, tees, shirts, skirts, shorts, pants, dresses, jackets, bathing suits, bath and body gels, candles, throws, and so much more.

Calypso silk dress now $50, orig. $230
Calypso cotton dresses now $40, orig. $185
Calypso bermuda’s now $10, orig. $200
Calypso candles now $15, orig. $38
Calypso bath gel & lotion now $15-$10, orig. $30-$20

From 4/2/2008 to 4/6/2008

Wed & Thu 10am-7pm
Fri 10am-6pm
Sat & Sun 11am-5pm

Location: 261 W.36th St
(btwn 7th & 8th Ave.)
2nd Fl.
New York, NY 10018
(212) 947-8748

Sample Sales: Hermes

Today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

at Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18 St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., 4th flr.

Kids or Babies : A selection of French Websites that deliver in the US

Most of those websites are in French but they all deliver in the US.

. You are looking for a gift out of the ordinary for a new baby or you would like to decorate the room of your baby, I recommend to log on Le Berceau Magique.

http://www.berceaumagique.com

. You want to remember the melody or the paroles of a French lullabies , some original ideas of art projects for your kids or information on French traditional feast ? go to www.momes.net.

.You would like to find a cute little dress for your girl or a sailing Tea-shirt for your boy...a bit of New England style 'a la francaise". Order on www.cyrillus. com, a quality brand of clothing for all the family.

. For inexpensive but yet original shoes or clothes : www.dpam.com. Du Pareil au Même is a forerunner in children's fashion that favors strong creativity and the best price-quality ratio. Sorry the euro is not playing on our side...

. For subscriptions to French magazines for you or your kids from 1 to 17 years old, UNI-Presse offers a great portfolio of titles. The association set up by French publishers to promote French magazine publishing throughout the world, is the specialist in offering subscriptions to French magazines or newspapers for people living outside France. You can pay directly in the US by contacting [email protected] or at 646.938.5466

And if you are looking for the good old classics that have disappeared from the shelves of the bookstores in France, I highly recommend the publishing house that specializes in books and comics for children:Les Editions du Triomphe.

These are just few sites to start, more to come !
If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to write a comment.

French loungewear ARTHUR just opened on Madison

French loungewear retailer Arthur is making its U.S. debut with a small shop on the Upper East Side.

Surfing on the growth trend of well-being and cocooning, Arthur has developed its own concept of "chic family homewear". The Arthur attitude : fantasy, humor and exclusive designs.

Like the Arthur chain based in Paris, the Manhattan store will sell the brand’s proprietary lines of pajamas, robes and underwear for men, women and children.

Arthur
922 Madison@73rd
www.arthur.tm.fr

Joseph - 70 to 90 % Off Warehouse Sale

Joseph's biggest sale of the year is now in its final 10 days. Save 70-90% off at Joseph's Greene Street location where new merchandise has been added for February. This one time opportunity offers drastic reductions on merchandise from all seasons.

From 02/13/2008 to 02/28/2008
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm
Sun 12pm-6pm

Location: 106 Greene St.
(btwn. Spring & Prince St)
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-7071

Barneys New York Sale - 2/14 thru 3/02 - 50 to 70% off

Here, they are...we were all waiting for them...hurry !!!!!

www.barneys.com

Big Sales : Petit Bateau, Jacadi,...

50-80% off
The biggest kids warehouse sale of the season with Petit Bateau, Jacadi and many other european brands! .

Event Begins: 2/12/2008
Event Ends: 2/17/2008
Event Times: Tue-Fri 10am-6:30pm
Location: 261 W. 36th St.
(btwn. 7th & 8th Aves.)
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 239-7272
Payment Types: Cash/VISA/AMEX/MC

Zadig et Voltaire in New York for 3 days.....

The LA ZADIG & VOLTAIRE store comes to New York for 3 days of shopping and invites you to shop the latest Fall Winter Collection and enjoy a glass of Champagne in a Soho Loft.

WHEN: MON NOV 19TH FROM 6PM TO 9PM, TUE NOV 20TH AND WED 21ST FROM 10AM TO 9PM
WHERE: 153 LAFAYETTE ST, 7TH FLOOR NY 10013

RSVP IS MANDATORY FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS.
PLEASE CALL 1 310 358 9616 or email [email protected]

WWW.ZADIG-ET-VOLTAIRE.COM

Sample Sales at Bonpoint

Stylish clothes for Kids imported directly from Paris.

Oct. 23-26. Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

at 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves. (718-747-1656).

Fashion Talk at the French Institute Alliance Francaise

Discover the creative genius of designers from three legendary French fashion houses as they talk about their work and process.
Interviewed by Pamela Golbin, Curator of Twentieth-century and Contemporary Fashion at the Musée de la Mode et du Textile in Paris. Golbin recently organized the exhibition Balenciaga Paris and authored the book of the same name, which she presented at FIAF earlier this year.

Friday, November 9 : Veronique Nichanian of HERMES
7pm
Véronique Nichanian joined French luxury brand Hermès as Artistic Director of men’s ready-to-wear in January 1988. Later that year, her first collection at Hermès earned her the City of Paris Grand Prix of Creative Art. Prior to Hermès, Véronique Nichanian worked with Italian couturier Cerruti for twelve years after graduating from the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in 1976, eventually becoming co-manager of the men’s collections. One of the few women to design collections for men, Nichanian enjoys the technical aspects of fashion and is passionate about details, exquisite materials, and colors—qualities that characterize the Hermès spirit.

Friday, November 30 : Bruno Frisoni of ROGER VIVIER
7pmBruno Frisoni became Creative Director of Roger Vivier in 2004, following in the footsteps of the legendary footwear designer whose Pilgrim shoe adorned with its iconic buckle graced the feet of Catherine Deneuve in Belle de jour. Born in France to Italian parents, Frisoni began his career working for designers such as Jean-Louis Scherrer, Lanvin, and Christian Lacroix, and later went on to work with Yves Saint Laurent. Frisoni launched his own shoe collection in 1999. At Roger Vivier, Frisoni has reinvigorated the brand by updating signature Vivier motifs—like the buckle and the Shock Heel—and incorporating them into his modern designs.

Friday, December 7: Olivier Theyskens of NINA RICCI
7pm
Olivier Theyskens was named Artistic Director for Nina Ricci in November 2006. The Belgian-born designer dropped out of La Cambre Art School in Brussels to launch his own label in 1997 at the age of 20. Moving in his collections from an uncompromising and radical design to a more romantic and moody spirit, Theyskens revealed a singularly personal and essential style. After presenting nine collections under his own name, he joined the legendary House of Rochas in 2002 as Artistic Director. In 2005, he was a star Honoree at Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars. In 2006, he was named Best International Designer by the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Where: Florence Gould Hall; 55 East 59th Street (between Park & Madison Aves), NYC.
Admission: Single lecture: $25, $10 students w/ID. All three lectures: $69; $24 students.
Tickets: 212 307 4100
www.fiaf.org