BACKLASH leather jacket autopsy Scanning pictures of a leather jacket! BACKLASH… this brand perhaps doesn’t mean anything to you now! Therefore, the japanese leather brand of designer Isamu Katayama pays many attention to any details and its amazing leather quality aged by different process. To be followed! Photos by Pascal GILLET
COMME DES GARCONS store in NY
At the first sight, a vast field of scaffoldings pipes on the frontage building for refurbishment! Who notices the beautiful store located in the trendy heart of the meatpacking district in New York… by luck, aficionados surf on familiar grounds and know exactly where they have to go, as the store is just amazing. It’s worth it! Photos by Pascal GILLET
RIVIERASstore opening
In 2009, two handy french guys have decided to dust off a classic shoe: the sandal. Their names as follow: Dan Amzallag and Fabrizio Corveddu, creators of the Rivieras brand. They gave a second life to these comfortable shoes, filled of memories of the fifties. With vivid and bright colors sample shoes, the mediterranean spirit is never far. Manufactured by artisans who are the guarantee of a traditional hand-crafted savoir-faire, the process might lead to slight differences from one model to another. These small differences are making the charm and the DNA of every pair. And finally, after nearly 5 years of existing and many sale points around the world, a first store has opened in Le Marais, rue de Turenne in Paris. To celebrate the occasion, we are invited to Le Café de la Poste, located in front of the store, for a friendly cocktail very à la cool… Photos by Pascal GILLET
AMISH BOYISH clothes
After working as a communication director at Le Palais de Tokyo and Colette store… after creating the Brunch Bazar melting pot render-vous, Nadege Winter is actually busy with a new project. She dedicates herself to Amish Boyish clothes label, in co-creation with Diane de Sérigny. Last week at OFR gallery, many friends were invited to the launch. Original samples, all reversibles were presented. A special attention has been paid to the manufacturing and details and Amish Boyish will be soon found at Colette’s in Paris. Photo by Pascal GILLET
VENTILO new store opening The new Ventilo store, fully furnished by Jacques Garcia mood (from the 50’s to the 70’s) is highly inspired by a virtual conversation in between Jacques Tati, Elvis Presley and Lauren Hutton. A bazar boutique to discover during a stroll at tea-time! Photo by Pascal GILLET
LISA KEI interview
Interview with young model Lisa Kei, 23 years old… casual conversation around fashion and body language, attitudes…! Photo and video by PASCAL GILLET
COTELAC and Marion Fayolle Following an “every-year” capusle collaboration project with many illustrators such Bettina Henni, Domitille Leca, Château Vacant, Brecht Evens… the Cotelac brand has involved this season Marion Fayolle with her own naive universe for a small collection.
Discover also her book La tendresse des pierres with amazing drawings (edited by Magnani) Photo by Pascal GILLET
LA HALLE store opening After Uniqlo in Le Marais two weeks ago, La Halle brand launched its new flagship on three floors, located in the heart of Paris at the 5th boulevard Montmartre last week. Cocktail party and dj’s set with Etienne de Crecy, Alex & Annie and Marco Dos Santos. Photo and video by pascal Gillet
COMME DES GARCONS in meatpacking, NY Stroll down to 22nd Street then pass through the huge pivoting door and jagged aluminum tunnel into the cavernous home of Comme Des Garçons… Photo by Pascal Gillet
KEZIAH JONES live concert
Second part of the event Loft Design by involving Keziah Jones for a capsule collection… Here, offered a minute part of the live guitar and vocal concert! Photo and Video by Pascal Gillet
UNIQLO opening party Le Marais Last thursday, in an old factory named Atelier des cendres located in the heart of Le Marais has opened the 5thUniqlo flagship. Dj music by Ines Melia and Brodinski. Photos and video by Pascal Gillet
SWILDENS by SARAH LAVOINE
Swildens launch of the new capsule collection named “All Around the Clock” in special collaboration with Sarah Lavoine. photo & video by Pascal Gillet
SWILDENS STORE
18, rue du Vieux Colombier
75006 Paris
WWW.SWILDENS.FR
KEZIAH JONES loft design by Loft Design by, capsule collection collaboration between the brand and the artist! Live Concert by Keziah Jones and cocktail party… More video of the live concert soon! Photo by Pascal Gillet
LOFT DESIGN BY 29, rue des Vinaigriers
75010 Paris
SONIA by SONIA RYKIEL presentation Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, presentation of the fall winter 2014 collection at Espace Sévigné, Paris.
Inspired by the streets of Tokyo the style of Pariisenne meets the melting pot of the Harajuku girl with sensuality. photo by Pascal Gillet
Gerard Darel, 130store opening cocktail with a live concert of the Brigitte band, dj’s music by Aliejo and happy friends among VIP (Pierre Niney, Benjamin Puech, Marjolaine Rocher, Sylvie Hoarau and Aurélie Saada from Brigitte… ) Photos by Pascal Gillet
ba&shcrowded night
Party to celebrate the 10th years of the brand in house, rue Etienne Marcel, Paris…
Why At A Time, Don’t We Say Any Who! Photos by Pascal Gillet
From January 29th to April 5th 2014, Galerie des Galeries opens its doors to belgian talented fashion designer Jean-Paul Lespagnard. A former prize winner of the International Festival of Fashion and Photography in Hyères, he has fashioned the Till We Drop exhibition in his own image : quirky and socially conscious. For his first solo exhibition in Paris, Jean-Paul invites visitors to explore his creative process. Drawing from the identically titled 2014 collection, this exhibition evokes the exuberance of life at Mexico’s giant Mayan Riviera hotels and expresses the artist’s take on this artificial paradise, a world steeped in euphoria, sin and freedom. Dressed as a bee and using a series of installations, Jean-Paul Lespagnardtakes us down a guided tour of the rituals and customs of impulse tourism, freed from all material contingencies. As prolific designer Jean-Paul Lespagnard exhibits his work at Galeries Lafayette, several visuals from his Till We Drop project will be displayed in store windows on the rue de la Chaussée d’Antin as well as the store’s first upper floor. photos by Pascal Gillet
GALERIE DES GALERIES Galeries Lafayette
40, Bd Haussmann
75009 Paris January 29th — April 5th 2014
EACHxOTHER
Private cocktail and presentation of the A/W 2014 collection, launch of the new open-space showroom of the unisex and collaborative brand EACHxOTHER,held by fashion designer Ilan Delouis and artistic director & curator Jenny Mannerheim. photos by Pascal Gillet
Celebrities at the Givenchy men show, fall-Winter 2014 by Riccardo Tisci at La Halle Freyssinet, Paris
Kanye West, Angel Haze, Carine Roitfeld, Victor Cruz, Mariacarla Boscono, The Martinez Borthers All dressed in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
Valentino men store opening during Paris fashion week, located in the 8th prestigious district of the capital. To discover during your free time or a compulsive purchase! Photos by Sophie Demarcq
PRIVATE(or) NOT! Women fashion story, Fall Winter 2013/14
—————— Photographer Pascal Gillet Fashion editor Sophie Demarcq Make up & Hair Allison Depriestre Model. Ann Koster @ Viva Models Paris For all the credit clothes, click on every picture to see them!
On the occasion of 80th anniversary of L.12.12 (the iconic polo shirt Lacoste and its famous crocodile) the artistic director of the brand Felipe Oliveira Baptista has called upon photographer Charles Freger. He is a photographer of groups, codes and uniforms: his approach is both artistic and documentary, making him the ideal partner for this tribute. The result is a book L.12.12 edited by Steidl. Photo report by Pascal Gillet
La Grande Épicerie — know-how at work! The finest delicatessen in Paris, entirely redesigned. A reality and a dream. The address that used to foster the exceptional now displays it. After 18 months’ of renovations, it blends culture, fashion and fine food like no other. As “the” menu of the age, design, photography and literature adopt a culinary feel. Fashionistas become foodistas, the must-haves are cream puffs, and the collections new flavours of macaroons. More than ever before, good taste simply adores good food. What if La Grande Épicerie de Paris became the finest market in France, or even Europe ?
Amazing cocktail party and dj by Ariel Wizman. Photos by Pascal Gillet
CHANEL ART spring summer 2014, The Prêt à Porter women collection and accessories for the new summer season! In preview on traffic magazine. Photo by Pascal Gillet
DOLORES Women fashion story, Fall Winter 2013/14
—————— Photographer Pascal Gillet Fashion editor Fiona Khalifa Make up & Hair Lucie Ably Model. Dolores Doll @ Women Management Paris For all the credit clothes, click on every picture to see them!
HELLO MY NAME IS PAUL SMITH, fashion and other stories — book signing and cocktail at the Paul Smith store address at rue du faubourg St Honoré, Paris. The book is published by Rizzoli in partnership with the Design Museum in London which is setting an eponymous exhibition, from November 15th 2013 to March 3rd 2014… After all, here’s the occasion to have a glance all around the store for a christmas shopping preview! Enjoy. photo by pascal gillet
Dolores Doll at women agency — She came over the office and we booked her straight back… Amazing and beautiful! Next to come in a complete fashion story! photo by pascal gillet
DIESEL TRIBUTE COLLECTION New Diesel artistic director Nicola Formichetti tributes to the DNA of the brand by creating its first capsule collection, #DIESEL TRIBUTE photo by pascal gillet
— Worldwide launch of the denim capsule collection #DIESEL TRIBUTE was on the 1st November 2013 — Worldwide launch of the leather capsule collection #DIESEL TRIBUTE will be in February 2014
Street Life fashion Women fashion story, Fall Winter 2013/14
—————— Photographs by Pascal Gillet Styling by Sophie Demarcq Hair and Make up. by Lucie Ably Model. Carmen Julia @ Nathalie Models Agency For all the credit clothes, click on every picture to see them!
Petit Bateau Christian Lacroix presentation of the christmas limited capsule collection with icon actress Agathe Bonitzer at the Opera Garnier. This collection will be sold from the 6th of December on all stores of the brand, on the website and at the store of the Palais Garnier Photo by Pascal Gillet
Marie Beltrami Les Slypeusesexhibition… Marie Beltrami has been a figure of the surrealist movement in fashion. This time, she exhibited a series of accessories at the PURGATOIRE Alain Cirelli’s gallery. Hats, bags and striptease accessories set on fedora clutch gathered under the title: Des slipes et des souris. This collection was born from my memories of striptease showwoman, she says! Photos by Pascal Gillet
Acne studios store opening, in the seine side area, near Dries van Noten. For the third store of the swedish brand (designed by architect Andreas Bozarth Fornell) a champagne party was attended and followed later on at Cafe Le Rouquet. Photos by Pascal Gillet
Customize your old Converse, it’s very depending on your mood. Sophie Demarcq our fashion director offers you 2 different own versions of the moment… Have fun and try, if you feel like it!
Therefore until 19th of April 2013, you might pass by the Converse ephemeral shop. This loft, specially devoted to the brand, propose you a rock’n’roll and vintage concept dedicated to the universe of Converse.
Converse temporary shop
19 rue Yves Toudic
75010 Paris