France is the home of haute couture, of Paris fashion week, of innovation and style. It’s also the place where the humble bikini was created. So as the weather warms up and we don our bathing suits and head to the beach for summer, let’s take a look at how French swimsuits have changed over […]
A short but revealing history of French swimsuits Continue reading
Paris is the city of lights, of romance, of style and fashion. It’s also the place where modern shopping was born. From the resplendent court of Louis XIV down to the busiest of shopgirls, everyone wanted the latest fashions and lacy accessories. As French flair and sophistication spread all over Europe, the fashion-conscious travelled into
Le Bel Air, or how Paris invented Shopping Continue reading
Feeling the winter blues? Take a ride on the exclusive Train Bleu, all the way to the sun-drenched coast of the French Riviera. You’ll be in good company – the Blue Train to Nice saw the likes of The Prince of Wales and Wallis Simpson, Coco Chanel, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and all manner of celebrities.
Riding the Blue Train to Nice Continue reading