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  • A New Concept

    A New Concept

    As the shopping experience changes, so must retail reinvent itself to stay relevant. On a recent visit to Paris I decided to pay a visit to the new Galeries Lafayette on Champs Elysee. The great boulevard’s stores have changed. In the 90’s this former Virgin Records Super Store offered every genre of music. I discovered […]

  • Paris Fashion Week Couture

    Paris Fashion Week Couture

    BONJOUR!  Sorry, I have not been posting. A bit busy on this end playing catch up. Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture felt a bit overwhelming. Covering the event for the firs time started from the moment I arrived at the hotel. I dropped the bags at the hotel in the center of Paris then raced […]

  • Bonjour Paris

    Bonjour Paris

    Black and Paper countdown to Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture starting June 30th. The City of Lights is our destination to the fashion week of fashion weeks. Couture is the ultimate in craftsmanship. One of a kind looks created by designers to showcase their skills as technique masters.  An understatement would be the word “Thrilled”. […]

  • LV Collection

    Not Sure But,,,,  As Paris Fashion Week Men continues, labels have been affected by the Let’s See What Works” era. Many are going in new directions. What to make of Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton? My first impression was the Three Stooges short “Slippery Silks” from 1936. Moe, Larry, and Curly inherit a dress shop. […]

  • Cruise

    Chanel unveiled its first post Lagerfeld collection.  Virginie Viard takes control of the storied French brand.  The setting at the Grand Palais turned into a romantic train station fit the mood.  The looks were soft and feminine.   Ms. Viard has the full backing of brand head Bruno Pavlovsky.  The company posted profits of $2.7.

  • Paris Fashion Week

    Paris Fashion Week coverage continues from France 24.

  • Paris Fashion Week, Long Live Fashion

    Paris Fashion Week is in fill swing.  The report from France 24. 

  • Remembering Karl Lagerfeld

    From France 24, remembering a legend of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld.

  • Champagne with A View

    Champagne with A View

    A bit of shopping, a view, a glass of Champagne all in one in Paris at Printemps. 

  • A Paris Memory

    Paris. I look back with so many fond memories. No matter how small or how big, the city inspires.  I had a cafe at a bar in Galeries Lafayette overlooking the make up area. Pure Joy!