Here, the art of living is given pride of place. Artists' portraits, contemporary furnishings, decorative items, beauty products and restaurants meet everypossible desire.
Assertively modern, the new couture collection from the Belgian Maison Natan presents exceptional items made of ecological leather using Brazilian cactus plants. Designer Édouard Vermeulen takes up the challenge of responding to current concerns and evolutions in clients’ demands. Maison Natan, 71 rue des Saint-Pères, Paris 6e (natan.be)
Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen and the elegant men’s ready-to-wear brand Orlebar Brown have just annouced their partnership. For the occasion, the Orlebar Brown Edition of the “Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph” was unveiled at the same time as a new fashion collection comprised of nine summer items in yachting style. www.orlebarbrown.com
With its graceful curves, the “Memento” stool goes beyond the frontiers of the art of contemporary glass. Designed by Dan Yeffet for Veronese, this occasional piece of furniture adds a luxurious touch of colour to stylish interiors. verone.se
This summer, Emmanuelle Khanh reveals a new look, fresh and glamorous, under the artistic direction of Eva Gaumé. Sunglasses, precious chains, these new designs pay homage to the iconic Emmanuelle Kahn style. www.ek.fr
Inviting men and women to an invigorating marine escapade, “Sea Bliss” is the new toilet water from Valmont’s prestigious “Palazzo Nobile” collection. www.lamaisonvalmont.com
Ethimo presents “Eivissa”, its new structure designed to provide living space sheltered from the sun, wind and rain. Each construction is customized through the choice of colours, roof coverings, flooring and accessories. A pergola that comes in three versions, including the bioclimatic “Eivissa Climate” with its motorised and adjustable louvered roof. www.ethimo.com
The prestigious Italian builder of motorboats founded in 1950, Riva shares its luxurious lifestyle for the first time in an elegant collection of objects, gift ideas and small furnishings in yachting style. www.rivaboutique.it
After its launch last June, the American designer's new collection called "The Marc Jacobs" can now be found in Le Marais. This showcase displays the brand's permanent collection of must-have items (ready-to-wear, shoes...). Colourful collaborations are a vital feature in the new line, exclusive partnerships with creators from the worlds of art, music and Pop culture. The Marc Jacobs, 30 rue des Archives, Paris 4 (01 44 50 23 65).
In partnership with the Maison Dubail, Roger Dubuis has moved into the iconic Hôtel Costes. Embodying the watchmaker's exuberant style, the premises are characterized by sombre architecture, expressive and ultra-contemporary. Clients are thus immediately immersed in the brand's creative world. Roger Dubuis, 239 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1 (01 42 60 02 90).
Launched 70 years ago, this Italian home decor firm composes, restructures, combines, blends and amuses itself with forms, styles, colours and materials in partnership with top international designers. Exceptional new items take their place in its showroom, giving a place of honour to contemporary creations and re-issues with elegance and sophistication. Arflex, 52 rue de Miromesnil, Paris 8 (03 62 85 30 43).
An exceptional creation by designer Marcel Wanders for Baccarat, this chess set is a great idea for a Valentine's Day gift, to re-live unique one-to-one moments with passion and refinement. At Sabrina Monte-Carlo, 39 avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco (00 377 97 97 57 60).
The powerfulness of patchouli is confronted by the refinement of the iris and the green freshness of vetiver in this irresistible "Orage" for men, designed by Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Love at first sight, in a flash of lightning. 210 €. Louis Vuitton, 2 avenue de Suède, Nice (09 77 40 40 77).
Tiffany & Co's Advent calendar is 1 metre 20 tall ! It contains real treasures (jewellery, decorative objects, a pen, watch...). Illustrated by hand, it represents the flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. 100.000 €. Tiffany & Co, 6 Rue de la Paix, Paris 2 (01 40 20 20 20).
Seven months' work were devoted to the metamorphosis of the Hugo Boss flagship store on the Champs-Élysées, the world's largest at 1,226 m2. At the core of this new concept, digital experiences offer clients the possibility of ordering a piece of clothing, a colour or specific size, "in situ". Stylish modern design complements the digitalization of this avant-garde address. Hugo Boss, 115 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8 (01 53 57 35 40).
This is the eclectic concept store of Marjorie Mathieu, a graduate of the New York Fashion Institute. In a chic and cheerful jumble, lots of different styles, offering an opulent version of the "desirable". Here you only find one-off items, alongside creations by perfume-makers, floral artists and textile designers. Marjo du Faubourg, 3 rue Pierre Fontaine, Paris 9.
With the Allaperto Mountain and Kilt collections, Ethimo outdoor furniture moves to the mountains, offering a new way of living at high altitude. Upholstered with technical fibres designed to guarantee maximum comfort and high resistance, they offer an astute blend of elegance and ergonomics. Ethimo, 96 boulevard Carnot, Le Cannet (04 93 46 23 02).
On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the "Panthère" fragrance, Cartier is offering a limited edition of this iconic perfume. Two new bottles with solar design emphasize the multiple facets of this potion both floral and tawny. 25 ml 64,50 € and 75 ml 123,50 €. Cartier, 57 boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes (04 92 59 28 20).
ith a passion for fashion and rare labels, Laure Tinel, who long worked for trend agencies in Paris, has just inaugurated 116, a fashion and home decor concept store, at the heart of the Saint Victor neighbourhood. Here you will find jewellery, fragrances, accessories, fashion and decorative items, plus her own brand called Pledge. 116 rue Sainte, Marseille 7.
The caress of sweet almond, a silky veil of jasmine and musk, and the soft glow of morning sunlight... Such is the promise offered by the new “Lalique Soleil” fragrance in a flacon clad with coral and gold, and adorned with a delicate charm bracelet. Lalique, 87 rue d’Antibes, Cannes (04 93 38 66 88).
Virginie Dumon, manageress of the furniture store “L’Âne Bleu” in Marseille, has invited Sarah Lavoine to design a summer atmosphere immersing clients in different shades of blue. Until the month of August, the boutique will display exclusive pieces signed by the renowned Parisian decorator. L’Âne Bleu, 46 rue Breteuil, Marseille 6 (04 91 81 12 00).
