Christian Dior’s creative director Raf Simons brought a “garden of earthly delights” to Paris Fashion Week on Monday, slipping models into luxurious chainmail in a couture collection inspired by mediaeval art and fashion. Sashaying down…
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Thousands attend annual Dinner in White
More than 13,000 people turned out in Paris for the 27th edition of ‘Diner en blanc’ (‘Dinner in white’) — a pop-up picnic where attendees dress to the nines entirely in white. The diners were…
Female chef who inspired ‘Ratatouille’ named world’s best
A French chef who inspired a tough kitchen character in the hit animated film “Ratatouille” was named the world’s best female chef on Wednesday. Helene Darroze, 48, has an eponymous restaurant in Paris and…
Young designers shine at start of Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday unleashed its first day of stilleto- and swagger-filled shows with a nod to young designers coming up to fill the creative ranks. It was the French capital’s turn to reveal…
The world’s best cities for dating and finding love
(Relaxnews) – Oh la la, it’s true. Paris really is the city of love. At least, that’s according to the results of a global survey which named the French capital the best city in the…
#Travel: International travelers elect Le Bristol in Paris as world’s best hotel
(Relaxnews) – In the eyes of discerning international clients, Paris seems to be home to some of the most popular luxury hotels on the planet. In the latest reader poll from the Gallivanter’s Guide, Le…
#Travel: Paris Louvre is world’s most-visited museum
The famous Louvre in France received 9.3 million visitors last year, retaining its title as the most-visited museum in the world, the Paris attraction announced Tuesday. Foreign visitors represented 70 percent of ticket sales, with…
World’s most prestigious event dedicated to chocolate kicks-off
The Salon du Chocolat, the world’s most prestigious event dedicated to chocolate kicked-off in Paris on Wednesday. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the Salon du Chocolat will feature a 20,000 sqm exhibition space over two floors…
Kim Kardashian attacked at Paris Fashion Week
The ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star was making her way to the Balmain SS15 show in the French capital with her husband, Kanye West, earlier today (25.09.14) when she was ambushed by renowned Hollywood…
France remains the world’s favourite holiday destination
France welcomed 84.7 million foreign tourists in 2013 making it once again the most-visited country in the world, according to a study published Monday. The figure topped the 2012 number by two percent, and meant…