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Tradition done right: Five Paris restaurants reimagining the classics

Are you a fan of French cuisine classics such as 'œufs en meurette' (poached eggs in red wine sauce), 'navarin d'agneau' (lamb stew) and apple tart? Discover our selection of five Paris restaurants that awaken both the appetite and a sense of nostalgia.

Published yesterday at 1:33 am (Paris), updated yesterday at 8:33 am Léo Pajon

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Is it ever a good idea to... wear band T-shirts?

In fashion, as in life, it is important to know the lines you should not cross. Or else, to do so deliberately.

Published on September 7, 2025, at 5:23 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé

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Louise Trotter's understated style

'Essence of a Style' (6/6). Appointed to the helm of some of the biggest fashion houses, six designers are set to command the industry's attention this season. We look back at what has defined their distinctive touch so far, before their trial by fire. In this final chapter, the former artistic director of Carven, who is now at Bottega Veneta.

Published on September 7, 2025, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on September 7, 2025, at 4:44 pm Valentin Pérez

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Fashion retreats from diversity: 'We are again being openly asked for Caucasian models'

Until recently, the industry enthusiastically embraced the major social issues stirring society. From supporting Pride to Black Lives Matter, to championing inclusivity in the representation of bodies and identities, fashion seemed in tune with the times. But the tide has turned. The election of Donald Trump, who issued a series of anti-diversity executive orders, has changed everything.

Published on September 7, 2025, at 5:00 am (Paris) Sophie Abriat Valentin Pérez

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Demna's thread between streetwear and haute couture

'Essence of a Style' (5/6). Appointed to the helm of some of the biggest fashion houses, six designers are set to command the industry's attention this season. We look back at what has defined their distinctive touch so far, before their trial by fire. In this chapter, the former artistic director of Balenciaga, who is now at Gucci.

Published on September 6, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Sophie Abriat

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Glenn Martens, fashion at high-voltage

'Essence of a Style' (4/6). Appointed to the helm of some of the biggest fashion houses, six designers are set to command the industry's attention this season. We look back at what has defined their distinctive touch so far, before their trial by fire. In this chapter, the former artistic director of the label Y/Project, now at Maison Margiela while continuing his work for Diesel.

Published on September 6, 2025, at 5:00 am (Paris) Valentin Pérez

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Matthieu Blazy, master of the craft

'Essence of a Style' (3/6). Appointed to the helm of some of the biggest fashion houses, six designers are set to command the industry's attention this season. We look back at what has defined their distinctive touch so far, before their trial by fire. In this chapter, the former Bottega Veneta creative director, who is now at Chanel.

Published on September 5, 2025, at 11:10 am (Paris) Sophie Abriat

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Paris Design Week: A 15th edition marked by abundance

Some 375 locations across the French capital are hosting, free of charge from September 4 to 13, the very best in contemporary design. From Aude Franjou's textile coral installation to Hugo Falaise's embroidered furniture, here is our selection of must-see works.

Published on September 5, 2025, at 10:21 am (Paris) Véronique Lorelle

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Jonathan Anderson brings a breath of fresh art

'Essence of a Style' (2/6). Appointed to the helm of some of the biggest fashion houses, six designers are set to command the industry's attention this season. We look back at what has defined their distinctive touch so far, before their trial by fire. In this chapter, the former creative director of Loewe, who has moved to Dior.

Published on September 4, 2025, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on September 4, 2025, at 12:11 pm Sophie Abriat

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It's pain suisse time! Five places in and around Paris to find this treat

The recipe for this comforting pastry, enjoyed as a snack or at breakfast? Croissant dough, vanilla custard and chocolate chips. Here is our selection of bakeries offering the best versions.

Published on September 4, 2025, at 2:17 am (Paris), updated on September 4, 2025, at 11:48 am Zazie Tavitian

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Pierpaolo Piccioli and the power of color

'Essence of a Style' (1/6). Appointed to the helm of some of the biggest fashion houses, six designers are set to command the industry's attention this season. We look back at what has defined their distinctive touch so far, before their trial by fire. First up, the former creative director of Valentino, who has moved to Balenciaga.

Published on September 3, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Maud Gabrielson

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Is it ever a good idea to... wear flip-flops in town?

In fashion as in life, it is important to know the lines you should not cross. Or else, to do so deliberately.

Published on September 3, 2025, at 2:56 am (Paris), updated on September 3, 2025, at 3:28 pm Marc Beaugé

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Andrea Branzi's 'Second Nature' on display in Giverny

A painted bamboo forest, a 'tree fountain' sculpture: The Musée des Impressionnismes in Giverny is showing works by the Italian designer through November 2, where elements of nature blend with industrial materials.

Published on August 28, 2025, at 4:56 am (Paris), updated on August 28, 2025, at 9:48 am Véronique Lorelle

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Is it ever a good idea to... return to work in shorts?

In fashion, as in life, it is important to know the lines you should not cross. Or else, to do so deliberately.

Published on August 24, 2025, at 2:30 pm (Paris) Marc Beaugé

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Haitham Karajay, chef: 'My mother cooked every day. I was lucky to have her by my side until she died'

'Refugee Recipes' (6/6). Chef Haitham Karajay sought refuge in France to escape from the Syrian civil war. He quickly turned to cooking, with the support of the NGO Refugee Food, for which he now works.

Published on August 16, 2025, at 12:00 pm (Paris) Camille Labro

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Syrian muhammara: Haitham Karajay's recipe

The exiled Syrian chef, now working with Refugee Food, shares one of his mother's recipes. This dish is served as a mezze, alongside pita bread and a handful of walnuts.

Published on August 16, 2025, at 11:46 am (Paris) Camille Labro

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Charlotte Perriand's family's relentless mission to keep her legacy alive

Since the death of architect and designer Charlotte Perriand in 1999, her legacy has been in the devoted hands of her daughter and son-in-law. Their meticulous work has played a significant role in elevating the prolific 'Charlotte' to the rank of design icon.

Published on August 15, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Pascale Nivelle

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South Korea is shaking up the beauty market

Sales of South Korean cosmetics are booming worldwide. New US tariffs may push manufacturers to increase exports to Europe.

Published on August 12, 2025, at 3:44 am (Paris), updated on August 12, 2025, at 10:30 am Juliette Garnier

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Maryam's recipe for sweet potato kumpir

Maryam left Afghanistan at the age of 13, traveling through 11 countries before reaching France. She discovered kumpir, a stuffed baked potato dish, in Turkey during her journey, and it has since become her lucky meal.

Published on August 9, 2025, at 4:09 am (Paris), updated on August 9, 2025, at 10:26 am Camille Labro

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Maryam, Afghan chef: 'Leaving Afghanistan brought a whirlwind of emotions, not knowing who you are anymore'

'Refugee Recipes' (5/6). Maryam left Afghanistan at the age of 13, crossing 11 countries to reach France. Along the way, in Turkey, she discovered kumpir – a stuffed baked potato – which has since become her lucky dish.

Published on August 9, 2025, at 4:08 am (Paris), updated on August 9, 2025, at 10:25 am Camille Labro

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Mojgan Habibi, chef: 'Before, I was afraid of everything. Now, I have found my freedom'

'Refuge Recipes' (4/6). Iranian native Mojgan Habibi is the breakfast chef at Hôtel du Couvent in Nice. Khoresht mast, a dish reserved for special occasions and made with yogurt, spices, honey and meat, brings back memories of her happy youth in Isfahan before her marriage, when she was free to create and sing.

Published on August 6, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Camille Labro

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Khoresht mast: Iranian chef Mojgan Habibi's dessert recipe

This festive dish, made with yogurt, spices, honey and meat, reminds the breakfast chef at Hôtel du Couvent in Nice of her joyful youth in Isfahan, before her marriage, when she was free to create and to sing.

Published on August 6, 2025, at 4:42 pm (Paris), updated on August 18, 2025, at 12:08 pm Camille Labro

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Magda Gegenava, chef: 'I became familiar with street food and adapted my recipes so they could be eaten on the go'

'Refuge Recipes' (3/6). This summer, chefs from Refugee Food, a group celebrating its 10th anniversary, are sharing the dish that best defines them. Gegenava is a self-taught chef from Georgia who owns two Paris restaurants, where her khinkalis – plump, juicy dumplings – have become the signature dish.

Published on August 5, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on August 5, 2025, at 5:30 am Camille Labro

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Khinkali (Georgian dumplings): Magda Gegenava's recipe

These fragrant, broth-filled meat dumplings have become a street food bestseller thanks to Georgian chef Magda Gegenava, who has made them popular at her eateries in the 19th and 11th arrondissements of Paris.

Published on August 4, 2025, at 2:33 pm (Paris) Camille Labro

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At Michel and Sébastien Bras' restaurant, a taste for the world passes from father to son

'Chefs' Gardens' (5/5). The father-son duo have brought back countless varieties of plants from their travels abroad, showcasing them in their dishes at Le Suquet, their restaurant in southern France.

Published on August 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 15, 2025, at 8:18 am Léo Pajon

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Jean-Luc Brendel, a 'geek' of plant-based cuisine

'Chefs' Gardens' (4/5). On his estate in eastern Riquewihr, this Alsatian chef cultivates plants that give the dishes at his restaurant, La Table du Gourmet, their unique flavor.

Published on August 3, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Léo Pajon

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In Monaco, chef Marcel Ravin's Creole garden

'Chefs' Gardens' (3/5). Since 2022, the Martinique-born chef, who has been awarded two Michelin stars, has planted Caribbean varieties within the Monegasque palace that houses his fine dining restaurant.

Published on August 2, 2025, at 4:00 am (Paris) Léo Pajon

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Chef Thomas Besnault's sylvan inspiration

'Chefs' Gardens' (2/5). At his restaurant Ardent, the young chef creates inventive cuisine using ingredients foraged from the woods of Esvres, in central France.

Published on July 31, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Léo Pajon

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Low-calorie French pastries struggle to win over chefs and consumers

While French pastries are renowned worldwide for their refined taste and aesthetic appeal, their nutritional value could place them in the category of junk food. However, some pastry chefs are attempting to create cakes that are lower in sugar and fat.

Published on July 30, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

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Cybèle Idelot: From Hollywood to self-sufficiency in the Paris region

'Chefs' Gardens' (1/5). The 50-year-old chef transformed a former coaching inn in the Yvelines, just outside of Paris, into a domain that now welcomes guests to bed-and-breakfast rooms, a bistronomic restaurant and above all, a vegetable garden that allows the restaurant to be self-sufficient.

Published on July 30, 2025, at 1:55 am (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 10:32 am Léo Pajon

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Nika Lozovska, chef: 'I work in a London restaurant called Brat. In Ukrainian, that means brother'

'Refugee Recipes' (2/6). After training in Paris, Chef Nika Lozovska opened her restaurant, Dizyngoff, in the Black Sea city of Odesa in 2015. She fled the war in Ukraine and settled in London, where she keeps the memory of her hometown alive through a heirloom tomato and samphire salad.

Published on July 29, 2025, at 12:30 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 10:25 am Camille Labro

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Is it ever a good idea to... wear 'matchy-matchy'?

In fashion, as in life, it is important to know the lines that should not be crossed. Or at least, to be aware when crossing them.

Published on July 27, 2025, at 10:40 pm (Paris), updated on July 28, 2025, at 8:23 am Marc Beaugé

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Paris's Georges-Vallerey pool combines a seaside resort with the Olympic spirit

'Aquatic Monuments' (2/6). Throughout the summer, Le Monde brings you to public French pools with exceptional architecture. Built to host the 1924 Olympic Games, the Georges-Vallerey pool also served as a training venue for athletes during Paris 2024. Its original brutalist design is now softened by a retractable wooden roof, giving it the feel of a seaside resort.

Published on July 26, 2025, at 4:51 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 3:29 pm Laetitia Møller

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Harry's Bar: A taste of America in Paris

A Parisian temple to the cocktail, Harry's New York Bar has continued, since its founding in 1911, to attract both Americans on the move and French patrons looking to quench their thirst for all things American. Visitors come to savor perfectly executed classics as well as elegant new creations.

Published on July 24, 2025, at 11:45 am (Paris), updated on July 24, 2025, at 12:52 pm Laure Gasparotto

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In Toulon, a dive into modernism

'Aquatic Monuments' (1/6). Throughout the summer, Le Monde brings you to public French pools with exceptional architecture. In Toulon, the Port-Marchand aquatic stadium, built entirely from concrete, glazed tiles and murals, displays a style that is both sleek and colorful.

Published on July 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 3:29 pm Litza Georgopoulos

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Lucy Duff Gordon, a free-spirited couturière erased by history

Her name has faded into obscurity. Yet she was a renowned British couturière at the dawn of the 20th century, famous for her tea gowns designed to be worn without a corset. A truly extraordinary personality, she led a tumultuous life, even counting among the survivors of the Titanic in April 1912.

Published on July 20, 2025, at 4:36 am (Paris) Valentin Pérez

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At Paris Museum of Decorative Arts, fashion designer Paul Poiret is king of the image

A new retrospective highlights the great couturier's innovative use of illustration, showcasing his colorful, festive visual universe.

Published on July 20, 2025, at 2:36 am (Paris), updated on July 20, 2025, at 11:31 am Sophie Abriat

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In Rome, the re-enchanted gardens of the Villa Medici

As famous as the Renaissance palace they surround, the gardens of the French Academy in Italy have just been redesigned by artists and landscape architects. Initiated by the director of the institution, this enhancement of the botanical heritage highlights citrus trees, the emblematic fruits of the area.

Published on July 18, 2025, at 4:00 am (Paris) Clément Ghys

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In Arles, Fragonard's Museum of Fashion and Costume gracefully unveils treasures

With a collection of 20,000 garments and accessories, the Musée Fragonard de la Mode et du Costume opened its doors on July 6. Housed in the former Bouchaud de Bussy mansion, which the architects of Studio KO have shaped into a Provençal jewel box, the museum showcases three centuries of traditional dress history.

Published on July 17, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris) Litza Georgopoulos

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Harouna Sow, chef: 'Where I come from, men don't cook. It was a revelation for me'

'Refugee Recipes' (1/6). Chef Harouna Sow, from the NGO Refugee Food, was born in Mauritania and grew up in Senegal and Mali before he came to France. He shares the story of Senegalese couscous, which reminds him of his roots and the first person who ever fed him.

Published on July 14, 2025, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 10:24 am Camille Labro

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Senegalese couscous: Harouna Sow's recipe

Born in Mauritania and raised between Senegal and Mali, the chef at the City of Refuge, who also works with the Refugee Food association in Paris, shares the recipe for the dish that best captures his identity.

Published on July 14, 2025, at 6:41 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 10:26 am Camille Labro

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At Paris' Grand Palais, Denmark and France collaborate through tapestries

The New Carlsberg Foundation commissioned four Danish artists to design 16 tapestries that will decorate Koldinghus Castle in Denmark. Crafted by weavers from the French manufactories of Beauvais, Gobelins and Aubusson, these works are currently on display in Paris.

Published on July 14, 2025, at 4:35 pm (Paris), updated on July 14, 2025, at 4:37 pm Anne-Françoise Hivert

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The dazzling legacy of iconoclastic jewelry designer Attilio Codognato

Known for his jewelry shaped like snakes and skulls, the iconoclastic designer who died in 2023 also left behind an astonishing collection of works by Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp and Maurizio Cattelan, now fiercely protected by his children. His Venetian boutique, once a magnet for global celebrities, remains the only place in the world to find Codognato's singular creations.

Published on July 14, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on August 20, 2025, at 4:38 pm Valentin Pérez

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Is it ever a good idea to... wear clogs?

In fashion, as in life, it is important to know the lines that should not be crossed. Or at least, to be aware when crossing them.

Published on July 12, 2025, at 11:46 pm (Paris), updated on July 19, 2025, at 2:07 pm Marc Beaugé

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Is it ever a good idea to... wear a speedo on the beach?

In fashion, as in life, it is important to know the lines you should not cross. Or else, to do so deliberately.

Published on July 11, 2025, at 4:34 am (Paris), updated on July 11, 2025, at 10:09 am Marc Beaugé

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In Bosnia and Herzegovina, stone treasures, canyons and cypress trees await

The Balkan country, with its painful past, is rich in historical sites and mountainous landscapes − from the Kravica Waterfalls to the Olympic sites of Sarajevo, from a medieval fortress to Tito's bunker.

Published on July 7, 2025, at 1:33 am (Paris), updated on July 7, 2025, at 3:16 pm Hubert Prolongeau

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Grand scale design in Corsica

A forgotten chair on the sand. A lamppost rising among the trees. A vase perched on a rock. A blanket flapping in the wind. Amid the island's wild landscapes, photographer Alexandre Guirkinger has staged some spectacular pieces with the help of set designer Vincent Olivieri.

Published on July 6, 2025, at 1:05 am (Paris), updated on July 7, 2025, at 12:53 pm Caroline Rousseau

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Champagne bubbles with excitement for 10th anniversary of its UNESCO designation

While bottle sales declined in 2024, especially abroad, the region has opened its hillsides, Champagne houses and cellars to visitors since 2015, sparking a tourism boom.

Published on July 4, 2025, at 4:00 am (Paris) Laure Gasparotto

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The first time Le Monde wrote about Anna Wintour

The 75-year-old fashion icon announced on June 26 that she was stepping down as editor-in-chief of the American magazine Vogue. She was first mentioned in this newspaper on October 22, 1997, before coming under closer scrutiny with the release of the film 'The Devil Wears Prada.'

Published on July 3, 2025, at 3:40 am (Paris), updated on July 3, 2025, at 4:05 pm Yann Bouchez

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Calm, softness and lightness prevail at Paris men's Fashion Week

With soft polo shirts, wide-legged trousers and white Bermuda shorts, the shows that closed the Spring-Summer 2026 collections presented in the French capital from June 24 to 29 highlighted a desire for comfort and escape.

Published on June 30, 2025, at 4:30 pm (Paris) Maud Gabrielson

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When fashion goes on tour: 'Your brand is showcased by the king or queen of pop'

From Beyoncé, who performed in Paris in June, to Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa, global pop stars constantly put on new outfits in their massive shows, offering brands a global showcase.

Published on June 28, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Valentin Pérez

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Jesse Jenkins' courgette caviar and whipped ricotta on toast

The American photographer and creator of the Instagram account Another Day in Paradise shares one of his relaxed, inspired recipes with 'M.' These dishes can be made with whatever you have on hand.

Published on June 28, 2025, at 11:00 am (Paris) Jesse Jenkins

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20 must-see exhibitions this summer, in Paris and beyond

Museums, foundations and art centers are vying to attract vacationers with a wealth of offerings, giving them the chance to make exciting discoveries.

Published on June 28, 2025, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on June 28, 2025, at 5:08 am Roxana Azimi, Harry Bellet, Philippe Dagen, Alexis Duval, Angèle Guicharnaud, Claire Guillot, Emmanuelle Jardonnet, Sylvie Kerviel and Emmanuelle Lequeux

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Five cultural outings to enjoy with a baby in Paris

Sensory tours at the Musée Rodin and Musée de l'Orangerie, mezzo forte concerts from the Orchestre Lamoureux, joyful splashing at Centquatre-Paris: More and more cultural venues in the French capital are offering activities for children under the age of two.

Published on June 27, 2025, at 4:48 am (Paris), updated on June 27, 2025, at 2:30 pm Tiphaine Thuillier

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Paris men's Fashion Week: Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton unveil vibrant, colorful shows

For the men's spring-summer 2026 collections, presented in Paris through June 29, Anthony Vaccarello blended powerful silhouettes and bold hues for Saint Laurent, while Pharrell Williams drew on motifs of elephants, giraffes and zebras inspired by India for Louis Vuitton.

Published on June 25, 2025, at 3:05 pm (Paris), updated on June 30, 2025, at 4:04 pm Elvire von Bardeleben

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Is it ever a good idea to… wear your clothes backward?

In fashion as in life, it is important to know the lines that should not be crossed. Or at least, to be aware when crossing them.

Published on June 18, 2025, at 2:20 am (Paris), updated on July 7, 2025, at 12:10 pm Marc Beaugé

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France's first Slow Fashion Week champions a simple, recycled approach to fashion

Designers and vintage enthusiasts gathered in Marseille from June 7 to June 14, far from the glitz of major fashion capitals, to promote an alternative model for the fashion industry, one where secondhand clothing takes center stage.

Published on June 16, 2025, at 2:50 am (Paris), updated on June 16, 2025, at 12:19 pm Lina Tamine

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Is it ever a good idea to... wear sunglasses on the top of your head?

In fashion as in life, it's important to know which lines you should not cross. Or at least to do so deliberately.

Published on June 16, 2025, at 2:19 am (Paris), updated on June 16, 2025, at 2:51 pm Marc Beaugé

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Philosopher Emanuele Coccia and designer Alessandro Michele believe fashion deserves a place in the world of ideas. Here's why

Clothing has long been dismissed or overlooked by most thinkers. In 'The Life of Forms,' Coccia and Michele establish an interesting dialogue, demonstrating the transformative power of a discipline far more profound than it may seem.

Published on June 15, 2025, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on June 15, 2025, at 5:57 am Caroline Rousseau

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Maria Grazia Chiuri's final bow at home in Rome

It was in her hometown that Dior's artistic director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, chose to stage her farewell show on May 27. Though nothing was revealed that day about her departure, the designer decided to celebrate the art and culture of the Italian capital, where she has just brought a small theater back to life near the Forum.

Published on June 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 15, 2025, at 3:01 pm Caroline Rousseau