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TAKING LIBERTY: Hip Parisian concept store
Merci will host a cocktail party on Thursday to
introduce its home and clothing collection
designed with London’s Liberty department
store. The line, featuring the boutique’s
signature retro-inspired floral prints, will be
available for three weeks at Merci and Liberty.
Prices for the colorful, flirty and fun collection
range from 35 euros, or $48 at current
exchange, for a bracelet to 2,750 euros, or
$3,752, for a floral couch.
Merci
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Merci
111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003
Tel.: +33-1-42-77-00-33
— Ruby Ward
PIERONI BOWS: Italian designer Patrizia Pieroni will fete the opening of her first shop in Paris this
Thursday. There, from 3 to 9 p.m., she is to present her upscale ready-to-wear line for spring.
Patrizia Pieroni
24 Rue de Poitou, 75003
— Philippa Brangam
REPETTO REDUX: Wishing for access to Repetto’s exclusive shoes without having to elbow
through crowds of ballerinas? Maison Clarté has installed an exclusive Repetto showroom in its
Marais boutique offering just that. The elegant space, designed by Philippe Virly, boasts select
Repetto models for men and for women, including limited editions like the zip-front ballerina and
the studded Jackson Jazz shoe. All of the store’s antique furniture and mirrors are also for sale.
Maison Clarté
8 Rue Charlot, 75003
Tel.: +33-1-42-72-49-70
— P.B.
PARIS BLITZ: What’s the link between tequila, drag queens and yodeling? All three can be found
at the Blitz Bar, a temporary nightspot nestled in the former digs of Black Calavados (BC). Order a
bottle of Blitz tequila and settle into one of the comfy black leather sofas or knock back a margarita
at the bar to a soundtrack ranging from Grace Jones to Eighties German pop. On Thursday nights,
waiters are dressed in lederhosen and joined by cross-dressing hostess Mademoiselle Blitz.
Blitz Bar
40 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-47-20-77-77
— Joelle Diderich
LUXURY TREATMENT: L.Raphael has brought
a host of new treatments for the face, body and
scalp to Paris’ Four Seasons George V. The
Swiss beauty brand uses a newfangled
technique that treats skin with a mix of high-
pressure oxygen and its own skin care formula.
The combination allows the concentrated
formula’s active ingredients to enter skin at a
more profound level than most other treatments,
thereby giving a peeling effect and strong
antiage benefits. The Oxy-Peel Anti-Age
treatment, which lasts 50 minutes to the tune of
625 euros, or $845, involves two rounds of
oxygen plus a massage and masks, among
other steps. Eye and anticellulite treatments are
also available (with each lasting 50 minutes for
500 euros, or $676).
Four Seasons George V
31 Avenue George V, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-49-52-72-10
— Jennifer Weil
NEW DIGS: Siki de Somalie has moved from
her Palais Royal address to a quaint, elegant
atelier on Rue Jacob. There, she displays and
sells her limited edition Baroque jewelry —
including bracelets with semiprecious stones —
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Inside Siki de Somalie store
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A view of the Gallery S. Bensimon.
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including bracelets with semiprecious stones —
earthenware objects and furniture.
Siki de Somalie Atelier-Galerie
30 Rue Jacob, 75006
Tel.: +33-1-42-60-61-10
— Chantal Goupil
INN STYLE: Fashion aficionados have a new refuge, called Les Jardins de la Villa, in Paris’ 17th
arrondissement. Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet designed the chic boutique hotel’s 33 cozy
rooms in winter and summer gardens’ decor, all sprinkled with fashion references, such as fuchsia
color (think Schiaparelli) and embroidered floral buttons à la Coco Chanel. Junior suites cost 480
euros, or $650, and double deluxe rooms, 350 euros, or $475.
In the heart of the 18th arrondissement, Philippe Maidenberg designed the quirkily decorated and
comfortable 44–room Hôtel Joyce. It boasts a glass-roofed breakfast room equipped with Fifties
furniture and airplane-style seats. Hôtel Joyce offers organic breakfast and bath products from the
N-Ki brand. Rooms run from 160 euros, or $217, for a single room to 380 euros, or $514, for a
suite.
At four-star Hôtel Le Secret de Paris, also in the 18th arrondissement, each of the 29 rooms
features a symbolic Parisian monument, such as the Moulin Rouge and the Opéra Garnier. Rooms
start at 215 euros, or $290.
Just opened is Notre Dame Saint Michel, decorated by Christian Lacroix and located across from
Notre Dame in a 17th-century building. The hotel offers 26 charming rooms and breathtaking
views, with prices starting at 149 euros, or $202.
Les Jardins de la Villa
5 Rue Belidor, 75017
Tel.: +33-1-53-81-01-10
Hôtel Joyce
29 Rue La Bruyère, 75009
Tel.: +33-1-55-07-00-01
Hôtel de Paris
2 Rue de Parme, 75009
Tel.: +33-1-53-16-33-33
Hôtel Notre Dame Saint Michel
1 Quai Saint-Michel, 75005
Tel.: +33-1-43-54-20-43
— C.G.
HOUSE PROUD: French casual sportswear
brand Bensimon has opened a gallery space
focusing on furniture, home goods and
contemporary art pieces inspired by nature.
Designers tapped include Ruud van Oosterhout,
Thomas Mangold and Ernst Gamperl.
Gallery S. Bensimon
111 Rue de Turenne, 75003
Tel: +33-1-42-74-50-77
— P.B.
MABILLE BRANCHES OUT: On Friday, Alexis
Mabille will present his first full accessories
collection, spanning jewelry, footwear and
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Mirrored cuffs from Alexis Mabille’s accessories
collection.
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Hugo & Viktor pastry shop
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collection, spanning jewelry, footwear and
leather goods. The line, which plays on mirrors
and rhinestones, includes oversize cuffs, bijoux
belts, geometric leather bags festooned with
mini-bows and vertiginous heels with dragonfly
tails climbing up the ankles. The collection’s
signature strass cuff will be sold exclusively in a
pop-up Alexis Mabille store at Le Bon Marché
from March 4 to 18.
Alexis Mabille
10 Rue Saint Roch, 75001
Tel.: +33-1-42-71-20-46
— Katya Foreman
SWEET TOOTH: Sweets are in season. Pastry
chef Hugues Pouget (who worked at Ladurée,
Le Bristol’s restaurant and alongside three-star
chef Guy Savoy) last week began offering
classic and creative patisseries in his sleek
boutique, Hugo & Victor, on Boulevard Raspail.
Delicious mille-feuille, tarts, macaroons and
chocolates are presented in a minimalist, chic
decor.
On Avenue de l’Opéra, an array of candies and
homemade sweets are available at La Cure
Gourmande. Old-fashioned southern French-
style lollipops, caramels, calissons, nougats,
biscuits and chocolates are displayed in the
colorful store and sold individually or in gift
boxes.
Meanwhile, macaroon king Pierre Hermé has
opened a store in the posh 16th
arrondissement. For his new address, Hermé
created two new macaroon flavors: green tea
and sesame, and lemon and praline.
Hugo & Victor
40 Boulevard Raspail, 75007
Tel.: +33-1-44-39-97-73
La Cure Gourmande
49 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75002
Tel.: +33-1-40-06-02-47
Pierre Hermé
58 Avenue Paul-Doumer, 75016
Tel.: +33-1-43-54-47-77
— C.G.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Top chef Michel Del Burgo (formerly of Taillevant) is back on the Paris
restaurant scene heading up the kitchen of Chez La Vieille, a cozy bistro in the 1st
arrondissement. It serves delicious French bourgeois-style cuisine, like flavorful mushroom ravioli,
refined rabbit terrine and rice pudding. Dinner for two without wine runs around 120 euros, or $160
at current exchange.
In a modern atmosphere with high ceilings, large green plants and comfortable banquets is La
Villa, a trendy new restaurant near the Champs-Elysées. Its menu includes treats like grilled sea
scallops served with truffle mashed potatoes or codfish in a tasty broth. Dinner for two without wine
cost around 140 euros, or $190.
Next to Hermès on Rue Boissy d’Anglas is Bread & Roses, a 2,000-square-foot gourmet spot best
known for its selection of sophisticated products like organic breads, Gillardeau oysters, French
caviar and Cinco Jotas ham from Sanchez Romero Carvajal. Bread & Roses includes a gourmet
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Grand Bonton entrance
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caviar and Cinco Jotas ham from Sanchez Romero Carvajal. Bread & Roses includes a gourmet
takeout shop, restaurant and cocktail bar.
Chez La Vieille
1 Rue Bailleul, 75001
Tel.: +33-1-42-60-15-78
La Villa
37 Avenue de Friedland, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-82-28-75-08
Bread & Roses
25 Rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-42-47-40-00
— C.G.
HOT FOR TOTS: For all things child-related,
visit the newly opened Bonton megastore.
Valérie Mazaret designed the bright, 8,900-
square-foot streamlined loftlike space. In
Bonton’s basement are furniture and interiors
departments, plus a reading corner, silent
movie area and retro photo booth for old-
fashioned snaps. On the ground floor, find a
hair salon and a cafe serving treats including
mini cupcakes. The second floor has children’s
clothing, including a section for newborns
offering baby massage classes. Bonton and hip
Parisian concept store Merci were both founded
by Bernard and Marie-France Cohen.
Bonton
5 Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, 75003
Tel.: +33-1-42-72-34-69
Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
— Philippa Brangam
ART BEAT: There’s no shortage of exhibitions during Paris Fashion Week. • L’Espace Culturel
Louis Vuitton is showing “Chile, Behind the Scenes,” which explores how native Chilean artists
have over time portrayed their political and cultural heritage through photos, paintings and video
installations.
• The Jeu de Paume presents American photographer Lisette Model’s work, while on the other
side of the river, there’s a large collection of French photographer Robert Doisneau’s pictures on
display at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson.
• Le Pinacothèque’s “L’Anti-Cri” exhibition on Edward Munch shows the artist’s work beyond his
famous “Scream.” Meanwhile, for the first time, Icelandic artist Erró’s disturbingly comical collages
are at the Centre Pompidou.
• An exhibition on British painter J.M.W. Turner is featured at the Grand Palais. Another Brit,
Damien Hirst, is among artists showing in the Musée Maillol’s “Vanities” exhibit on man’s
obsession and fascination with death. It’s possible to see a wide range of last century’s art through
three new shows at the Musée d’Art Moderne. There are the turn-of-the-20th-century realist
portraits by Charley Toorop; Jan Dibbet’s landscapes from the Sixties and Seventies, and video art
by 80-year-old Elaine Sturtevant.
L’Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton
60 Rue de Bassano/101 Avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-53-57-52-03
Open Monday to Saturday, Noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Open Monday to Saturday, Noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jeu de Paume
1 Place de la Concorde, 75008
Tel: +33-1-47-03-12-50
Open Monday, Noon to 9 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, Noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday
and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson
2 Impasse Lebouis, 75014
Tel.: +33-1-56-80-27-00
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. except Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:45
p.m. Late night Wednesday until 8:30 p.m.
Le Pinacothèque
29 Place de la Madeleine, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-42-68-02-01
Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Late Night Wednesday until 9 p.m.
Centre Pompidou
Place Georges Pompidou, 75004
Tel.: +33-1-44-78-12-33
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Closed Tuesday
Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-44-13-17-17
Open Friday to Monday, 9 a.m. to10 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Musée Maillol
61 Rue de Renelle, 75007
Tel.: +33-1-42-22-59-58
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday
Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
11 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75016
Tel.: +33-1-53-67-40-00
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Late night Thursday until 10 p.m.
— Sara Miller
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