Okay, Let's face reality - I'm BARELY going to scratch the surface
with French design - after all it's almost a religion in this country.
Classical or Modern, Formal or Informal, Nowhere is Design approached
with such subtle sophistication - particularly when speaking
of Paris.
Paris is all about Incredible Craftsmanship, Shading, Complex colors,
and infinitesimal detail. It's in the Architecture, the Film, the Fashion
the Food, the Art, The Air -
so start scrolling down and Bon Voyage:
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I truly think the Prettiest shades of Grey are derivied from Paris, and
the photo above is a perfect example.
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| Modern Example of Parisian Architecture: Institute du Monde Arabe |
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| 1950's Roger Vivier |
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A Tride and True French Classic
(Contact us for information on the chair) |
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| Deco Frieze above a Parisian Entry |
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| 1980's Parisian Patio |
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| Exquisite pair of Lalanne Chairs |
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| Best looking Park benches - ever! |
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| Azzedine Alaias' Apartment |
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| The celebrated and iconic 1947 Dior "New Look" |
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| Picasso Museum |
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| Versailles |
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| Exceptional Embroidery work of Lesage |
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| Lalique - Totues Vase |
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| Hepburn in Givenchy |
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| Jean Arp |
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| Catherine Deneuve - "Belle de Jour" |
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| Matisse |
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| Disgustingly Perfect Door Knocker! |
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| Vintage Roger Vivier |
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| Lalique - Tourbillons Vase |
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| Audrey Hepburn - "Funny Face" |
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| Vivier Couture Bag |
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| 1930's Deco Lamp |
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| Yves St. Laurent's Apartment |
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| Coco Chanel's Apartment |
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| George Braques |
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| Dubuffet |
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| So Very, Very excellent! Lesage - embroidered abstract. |
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| The love affair with Lalique continues........this is the Bubble Vase |
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| Versailles |
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| Madame Gres |
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| Leleu Stool |
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| 1960's Leleu Desk and Chair |
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| Roger Vivier for Dior 2009 |
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| Lalique |
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| Vintage Christian Dior |
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| New Dior Couture - Patrick DeMarchelier |
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| Dior Couture 1950 - Norman Parkinson |
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| Vintage Dior |
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| Love this shot - from a 1950's Dior shop! |
"Amelie"
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| A very cool behind the scenes shot of Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face" |
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| "Le Ballon Rouge" |
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"How to Steal a Million" and "Charade" -
A mere coincidence that so many
Hepburn Films were Paris Bound?! |
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| Maison Jansen Lamps |
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| Lesage Embroidery |
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Jansen inspired/Formal version of a Bistro Chair
(Contact us for information on the chair) |
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| 1956 Mainbocher Dress and Porter's Chair |
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| Georges V Hotel |
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| Laduree Macaroons |
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| Bois De Bologne |
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| 1970's YSL |
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| 1930's Coco Chanel |
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| Picasso |
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| Birthplace of Absinthe |
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Iconic shot of Pauline Rothschild peering from a jib door into her bedroom wrapped
with exquisite Chinese Paper! |
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| Cartier |
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| Clearly 1960's - Paco Rabanne |
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| Jacques Adnet |
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| Georges Braque |
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| Matisse |
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| Yves St. Laurent's Apartment |
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| Jacques Adnet |
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| Pierre Bonnard |
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| Jean Prouve in front of his EXCELLENT doors! |
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Entrance of a 1920's Jazz Club:
"Cabaret de L'Enfer" |
.... So from Hell to Heaven I'm ending with the
2009 Spring Haute Couture Chanel Show
AWESOME!!! Love your blog!!!!
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