Martin Parr Seen at Paris’ Le Bon Marché luxury emporium

Following in the footsteps of luxury department stores around the world, Parisian Le Bon Marché is opening a new space dedicated to footwear. The airy 2,000-square-meter shoes department is bathed in natural light. The British photographer Martin Parr signs the latest ad campaign for the luxury department store on the Left Bank in Paris. The … Read more

Misia, the connection between Chanel and the world of the Arts

New from LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL. Misia: the first Chanel fragrance by Olivier Polge. The collection of Les Exclusifs de Chanel perfumes draws an olfactory portrait from the details of the life of Coco Chanel. The fifteenth opus of the collection, Misia is a connection between Chanel and the world of the Arts. Named for … Read more

La Dame de Fer at your wrist…When the world’s most famous monument becomes a timepiece…

2015 collector’s timepiece: Saint Honore Tour Eiffel Limited Edition. Its slender outline is recognised around the world. Seven million visitors ascend in its lifts or climb its 1,665 steps every year. The Eiffel Tower is both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Marking its 130th … Read more

In the heart of the Mayan World: El Convento Boutique Hotel Antigua Guatemala

An atmospheric haven set in the historic town of Antigua Guatemala. What is today Guatemala was for centuries part of the Mayan civilization. Most of the country was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, becoming part of the colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico). In Antigua Guatemala’s culturally fascinating atmosphere with brightly painted … Read more

Futuristic green skyscrapers to reduce 75% of Paris’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

2050 Paris Smart City by Vincent Callebaut Architectures. “2050 Paris Smart City” is a research and development project for Paris City Hall carried out by Vincent Callebaut Architectures. In order to fight against the urban heat-island phenomenon by increasing in the same time the density of the city in the long-term, the study presented 8 … Read more

The first mid-engine V8 Ferrari in history to get a turbocharger

The 488 GT, a model previously referred to as the 458 M, is the latest mid- engined V8 supercar from Ferrari. Forty years on from the unveiling of its first ever mid-rear-engined V8 model, the 308 GTB, the Prancing Horse opens a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. The 458 GT holds the World Championship … Read more