8 prestigious Maisons Françaises celebrate 80 years of Lacoste Lacoste’s iconic polo shirt turned 80. The lifestyle brand was born of the inventiveness of René Lacoste, a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, nicknamed the Crocodile. The tennis champion created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends. Before moving on … Read more
French haute pastry house of Fauchon dresses its colored eclairs in Lacoste. For their 80 years Anniversary, Lacoste introduced 9 collaborations with 9 “Maisons Françaises” (Goyard, Baccarat, Bernardaud, Boucheron, Christofle, Veuve Clicquot, S.T. Dupont), in Paris’ Collette window from June 10 to June 15. The famous crocodile and the clothing brand’s signature colors on the … Read more
French luxury macaron makers released special editions packagings and new flavors for the London Olympic Games. The Union Jack in honor of the Olympics can be seen in gourmet pastry such as Fauchon and Pierre Hermé. From 27 July to 12 August 2012, Fauchon is the official caterer of the Club France. On this occasion, Fauchon’s head … Read more
The arrival of summer is the best excuse to discover or rediscover the delicious sorbets and ice cream flavors of Pierre Hermé. From the most usual perfume to the most complex one, via the “ice cream cookie”, more commonly called “Miss Gla’Gla“, the frozen treats are available in dozens of variants. “I enjoy exploring contrasts … Read more
Fabien Rouillard, pastry chef at Fauchon, imagined a French summer pastry collection with a retro touch inspired by the French seaside resorts. In fact the fruits were transformed in a pastry of absolute lightness and freshness. Entitled “Fauchon Les Bains”, the collection is available from June to August. The eclairs are called Deauville, Trouville, Cap-Ferret, … Read more