“One of the strongest, most beautiful, most poetic, most surreal, and most powerful place in nature.” Philippe Stark – La Co(o)rniche Hotel is an extraordinary location. Key landmark in the Pilat-Plage district in Pyla-Sur-Mer near Bordeaux, the vantage point over the Arcachon basin, backing onto the highest dune in Europe, it is suspended between sea and sky, nestling between sand and pines. This former 1930s hunting lodge in the heart of a preserved site, evokes the Golden Age and (...) Read More about La Co(o)rniche Hotel Designed by Philippe Starck [France] (131 words)

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French beauty/still life photographer Eric Maillet has one of those portfolios that just keep yearning for more. With a roster of topnotch luxury brand clients including Cartier, Hermes, Boucheron, Bergdorf Goodman and Lanvin, to name a select few, and his refined aesthetic and skill it is no wonder (...) Read More about Eric Maillet’s Still Life Photography (27 words)

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The thing about “photographer, publisher, and more” Philippe Jarrigeon is that he can make inanimate objects look so lively, and animate subjects look even better.  Born in France and trained in Switzerland, Philippe has done work for fashion designers and brands Baccarat, Dries van Noten, Maison Martin Margiela, Nike, and Swatch. His work has also been seen in publications (...) Read More about Philippe Jarrigeon’s Photography (30 words)

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I am really liking Lanvin’s overall aesthetic for S/S 2012. The buttery, lightweight suits look absolutely effortlessly chic. We see a great palette, with great silhouettes and looks to take you from day to night in ease.

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Hardly ever do I skip over reviewing a Dries Van Noten menswear collection, and S/S 2012 is no exception. The collection is relatively simple with some great geometric color-blocking to give the looks an extra push. We are starting to see more and more of this shorts over pant look in menswear and I feel though the idea may sound a bit too edgy for most, it looks totally effortless when done well.

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Le Creative Sweatshop is a creative studio based in Paris at the crossroads of fashion, design, contemporary art, and architecture. Le Creative Sweatshop has developed its world around fixed and dynamic works of volume. Most pieces are handmade which gives them a humble, precious and fragile stature.(...) Read More about Le Creative Sweatshop: Creative Studio (2 words)

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Monochromes of black,white, copper and Airforce Blue set the tone for Dior Homme’s S/S 2012 collection. The leather details on the collars and waistbands added beautiful touches to the some of the looks, while the fedora with extra tall crown’s added the attitude we always expect from Kris Van Assche at Dior.(...) Read More about Dior Homme S/S 2012 + Backstage Exclu (11 words)

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Listen to “Filthy Love” here

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Still pushing the limits, here is another single brought to you by We Are Enfant Terrible off Explicit Pictures. “Filthy Love” is a fun, dark, and sexy ride.(...) Read More about We Are Enfant Terrible: Filthy Love (48 words)

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Listen to “Wild Child” here

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We Are Enfant Terrible is the hot trio out of Paris, France that is behind this provocative piece of sound. Thomas Fourny, Clo Floret, and Cyril Debarge are the components that make their electro dance/indie rock/synthpop style come to life and “Wild Child” is an impressive display of what fine noise Enfant Terrible(...) Read More about We Are Enfant Terrible : Wild Child (50 words)

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