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Leigh Lezark at Olivier Theyskens’ Theory

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin
Such a cool mix of high and street fashion. The tee says "Olivier," the bag and sunglasses are Chanel.
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7 Days of Anna Dello Russo

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin
Rarely do you see anyone have as much fun with fashion as Anna Dello Russo. Just when we thought she couldn't top the last outrageously fashionable outfit during Paris fashion week, she would arrive in...
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Mini Palais

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin
By day seven of our Paris trip, D. and I had eaten a lot of decadent French food. We braced ourselves for lunch at Mini Palais, the new restaurant installed in a wing of the...
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Man in a Plastic Chapeau, Costume National

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin
This outfit is not for the faint of heart, but I found it utterly fascinating. He kind of looks like a young Prince (the artist known as) in a dramatic clear plastic hat, the white...
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L'Avenue

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin
On the corner of chic and expensive sits L'Avenue, a stone's throw from the Plaza Athenée. During Paris fashion week, this tony restaurant has some of the best people watching in the world. A table...
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Red Blazer and White Jeans, Costume National

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin
I have been neglecting to post photos of the men of fashion week, but many were impeccably dressed, like this guy. This is how the spring color trend can play out beautifully for men: a...
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La Maison Mère

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin
When you think Parisian food, do you think filet mignon or pastrami? Tarte au chocolat or cheesecake? If the answer is the former, it's time to revisit Paris, because the latest dining trend sweeping the...
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Natasha Poly and Sasha Pivovarova at Chanel

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin
To clarify: Not all models off duty dress fabulously. The standard uniform for the past couple years has been biker jackets, skinny jeans and biker boots - sexy at first, until it got boring. This...
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La Bellevilloise

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin
Once a communist club founded in 1887, La Bellevilloise still provides a valuable service to the people. Nightly live music and DJ sessions draw in a local crowd from hip, young 20th arrondissement, and the...
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Stella McCartney Skirt, Tuileries

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin
The Tuileries during Paris fashion week can be like a fashion magazine come to life - especially when you see guests wearing clothes just featured in the latest Vogue. This beautiful silk lemon-patterned Stella McCartney...
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Sarah Rutson at Chloe

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin
Fashion bellwether and Lane Crawford buyer Sarah Rutson has been wearing a lot of stripes, and you know what that means: everyone else will be wearing a lot of stripes very soon. This chic outfit...
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Hotel du Nord

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin
Certain places in Paris are known to be Fashion Week hangouts, and Hotel du Nord is one of them. Industry people and models flock to this 100+ year-old classic restaurant in Canal St. Martin, where...
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Vika Gazinskaya at Viktor & Rolf

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin
One of fashion's daredevils, Russian designer Vika Gazinskaya has rarely been seen in a boring outfit. She plays with line, color, form and material, easily mixing retro - in this case, peep-toe pumps and a...
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Girl in Khaki Pants, Outside Louis Vuitton

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin
A lot of young people come to the Paris shows just to stand outside and be part of the mix. I thought this girl had great personal style with the khakis, the lace-up boots, the...
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Navy Blue With Polka Dots, Outside Louis Vuitton

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin
Such a cute retro look, again in navy, with a below-the-knee pleated wool crepe skirt and jacket, accessorized with a white cap and navy envelope pouch at the belt. The polka dot blouse is also...
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