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Upper Shoes, « Dandy chic »

20 January 2016/in Heart stroke /by Florence Bernardin

Upper Shoes, the 100% male luxury shoe brand is now exclusively carrying Psycho Bunny, a an American brand very popular among celebrities, in their boutique in the 9^th arrondissement. Polo shirts, sweaters, scraves, hats, and shoes are available for the elegant and trendy man. One thing to note is Upper Shoes also has a selection of other prestigious brands and capsule collections including Church’s, Carmina, and Robert Clergerie. A must see !

Upper Shoes, 1 rue Caumartin, 75009 Paris

www.upper-shoes.com

Home Staging in 3 Days, by Tara Vergnet

19 January 2016/in Heart stroke /by Florence Bernardin

Starting the year in a new surrounding but without changing everything is what Tara Vergnet, interior designer, is proposing for the new year. “It’s called Home Staging and it takes about three days. The goal is to keep the essentials but create a new decor.”

It is because of her experience with other cultures from a young age that she draws her inspiration allowing her to create very original decor schemes. “Home Staging is an ideal way to quickly transform an interior and give it a new ambiance”, explains Tara Vergnet. “And at a very affordable price!”

www.taravergnet.com

The double inconstancy of Marivaux at La Comédie Française

30 December 2015/in Shows, art & cinema /by Florence Bernardin

There is no disagreement that The Double Inconstantcy by Marivaux is a classic. The story of Silvia and Arlequin whose love was disturbed by the prince that set his sights on this young woman first premiered at the Italian Theater in Paris in 1723. The contemporary version by Anne Kessler, however, is very different. The refined sceneography of Jacque Gabel and the modern costumes by Renato Bianchi offer a different interpretation of the original play. We also like the excellent interpretation by the cast, most notably of Adeline D’Hermy (Silvia), Stéphane Varupenne (Arlequin), and Loïc Corberry (the prince).

Until 1 march 2016, salle Richelieu, Comédie Française, 1 place Colette, 75001 Paris -www.comedie-francaise.fr

Triton: rebirth of a watch brand

15 December 2015/in Jewelery / Watches /by Florence Bernardin

Any collector of diving watches will tell you: it’s impossible to ignore the Triton Spirotechnique – the French diving watch born in 1963. Today, a pair of French watch enthusiasts – Jean-Sébastien Coste and Philippe Friedmann – have relaunched the brand with a model dubbed the ‘Subphotique’, all the while keeping the unique DNA of its illustrious ancestor.

The Triton was designed in 1962 by Jean René Parmentier – a former colonel in the French Air Force whose passion was watches and watchmaking – for the Spirotechnique Company, founded in 1946 by the famous Jacques-Yves Cousteau. He had patented the unique crown protection system, designed to secure the winding crown and guard it against accidents during dives. The watch was instantly recognisable due to its crown at the 12 o’clock position and its hinged crown protection fixed to the case. This singular, and aesthetically pleasing, design was not created just to look good, but to avoid possibly fatal diving accidents caused by the winding crown snagging on something during a dive.

A new chapter begins…

Precision engineered and hand assembled by the best Swiss watchmakers, the new Triton maintains its famous crown at 12 o’clock and hinged crown protection. It is now fitted with a helium escape valve to better withstand decompression in a chamber and is rated to 500 metres (1640 ft). At this depth the watch becomes ‘subphotic’, beneath the photic layer of the sea (around 200 metres) after which light no longer penetrates. The new, automatic, Swiss made version maintains the aesthetic clues of the original Triton – steel case (enlarged from 37-39mm to 40-41mm) a unique style of figures on the graduated bezel (oversized first digit 1, 2, 3, etc. for the ten minute markers) for increased legibility under water, ‘roulette’ date wheel – alternating red and black number for the odd and even dates, ultra-legible hands finished in type C3 Super Luminova, applied by hand.

Decidedly sport-chic, the Triton Subphotique displays an attention to detail in the quality of its finish and the choice of materials, resulting in a singular elegance.

www.tritonwatch.ch

2 Michelin stars confirmed for the Ammolite in Europa-Park

3 December 2015/in Gastronomy /by Florence Bernardin

peterhagen Just three years after opening, “Ammolite-The Lighthouse Restaurant” has been awarded 16 Gault Millau points and have retained their 2 Michelin Star thanks to the chef Peter Hagen and his team.

A treat for all the senses at Europa-Park : within an incredibly short amount of time, “Ammolite-The Lighthouse Restaurant” has made the leap to the top of the gastronomic world and has established itself as a permanent fixture among top restaurants far beyond the region. Peter accepted the challenge and has passed with flying colours. He believes in honest, down-to-earth cuisine, stripped to the basics, interpreted in a variety of ways and seasoned to perfection. The menu combines traditional, Mediterranean and international cuisine. “ We are obviously delighted at being recognised. It motivates us even more to continue on our journey. We are gradually evolved and are now more sophisticated and a little bolder than we used to be – and we have become a real team”, explains Peter Hagen. The native Austrian works to ensure that his dishes always pay tribute to the region and his roots. Fresh seasonal produce and meat and fish with certified quality are an integral part of his recipe for success.