Paris – FVM

CHANEL TRANSITIONS TO INFINITE

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The CHANEL Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture show, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, showcased a captivating collection inspired by the concept of infinite movement. The color palette gracefully transitioned from day to night, featuring hues of white, pastels, bright tones, midnight blue, and black. Notable designs included a sunshine yellow suit, a lilac dress with box pleats, a white and black tweed suit adorned with paint and embroidery, and an orange-pink coat paired with…

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LOUIS VUITTON’S CULTURE & PHILOSOPHY

Posted on January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Louis Vuitton presented the highly anticipated Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 Collection by menswear creative director Pharrell Williams and Nigo,the artistic director of Kenzo menswear during Paris Fashion Week. The event showcased a unique collaboration between the two style icons, merging their creative visions and influences to create a collection that masterfully blended archival elements with contemporary streetwear aesthetics. The Louis Vuitton Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 collection, presented amidst an arrangement of archival showcases, embodies the LVERS philosophy…

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POWERFUL SENSUALITY OF ROSES

Posted on August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

From the intricate, hand-stitched embroidery to the delicate beading and sparkling crystals, each detail of this collection weaves a story of artistry, tradition, and modernity. Inspired by the beauty of French architecture, the designs are a symphony of simplicity and fluidity, juxtaposing intricate lace with structured silhouettes to create a masterpiece of timeless style. This collection is a tribute to the power, poise, and grace of the contemporary woman. In a striking display of elegance…

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IL BOCCACCIO RESTAURANT: WHERE THE FRENCH DO ITALIAN JUST RIGHT!

Posted on April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 by Faith Boutin and Murray Rosen

The restaurant Il Boccaccio in Paris is, as they say in French, “superb.” Actually the restaurant is in the Beverly Hills of Paris, a suburb called Vaacresson. Il Boccaccio is indeed an Italian restaurant, but with a French twist. Everything is locally grown and one can taste it. In addition, Il Boccaccio has an authentic Italian pizza oven. I know, why should one fly to France for pizza, especially since France is known for its…

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HERMES SVELTE SEXY HITWOMEN

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

According to Creative director Nadège Vanhee, the autumn Hermès collection was devoted to motorcycles and horses, “two riding sports.” Although she personally thinks that a bike is “safe,” she enjoyed examining the comparable themes. If she hadn’t been wearing such body-conscious leather clothing, you could say she let go. A city vitality, the equestrian grace of a motorcyclist who gets a rush from the rain’s thrum. a motorcyclist who has switched from a horse saddle…

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LOUIS VUITTON’S NORTH STAR

Posted on March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Nicolas Ghesquière, who started a ten-year journey with Louis Vuitton, looks back on the experience, using imagination to follow memory. Memories appear as a stratum of feelings, reflections, and allusions in this investigation of introspection. A unique collection, honoured the decade of fashion while falling within the seasonally of Fall-Winter 2024–2025. Following one’s own North Star, the indispensable compass for the inquisitive traveller, is crucial to staying on the correct path on this creative voyage….

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BALMAIN DRAMATIC EXUBERANCE

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Balmain’s Fall Winter 2024-2025 Menswear Collection debuted at Paris Men Fashion Week on January 2024. The collection was described as “a riot of colour” and “luxury, but it’s definitely not quiet”. The collection included imaginative layering and complex outerwear items. Balmain’s collections are frequently inspired by music. Rousteing is inspired by music’s melodies and beats, and the messages frequently play an important role in the collections. Rousteing’s favourite musicians are frequently the subject of advertisements….

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GIVENCHY GALLANTRY GENTLEMEN

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

“Gentlemanliness is an expression of character” quote on the notes for Givenchy’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. Givenchy reimagines its founder’s own wardrobe for Fall Winter 24, and looked at the “new gentleman” through the perspective of Hubert de Givenchy’s own style. Gentlemanliness is a manifestation of character. It is an atmosphere fueled by instinct and personality, with gallantry and elegance as its foundation. In its continued explorations of modern elegance, Givenchy Studio Prêt-à-Porter Homme presents a study of the…

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LV LOVERS FROM VIRGINIA TO PARIS

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2024 collection debuted at Paris Fashion Week on January 16, 2024. The collection is advertised as “LVERS’ Vision of the American Western Wardrobe”. In front row, seated was Bradley Cooper, LaKeith Standflied and Dev Hynes. Pharrell Williams recalls his American-inspired inaugural Fall-Winter show at the Jardin d’Acclimatation in Paris, set against a symbolic snowy backdrop. The Jardin d’Acclimatation in Paris is changed by scenography that embodies the Maison’s spirit of travel, which is illuminated…

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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER DRAMATIC ELEGANCE

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by Girish Bajaj. GB

“As you know, I love to experiment with materials,” Julien Dossen The fifth consecutive season in which Gaultier had a guest designer interpret its couture collections, at this year’s Paris couture AW23 season. Gaultier’s rotating list of guest designers, this year’s guest designer was the latest addition to and their creative director, Julien Dossene, latest to make his couture debut. Julien has a long history of designing for the ready-to-wear market, but this is his…

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