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January 30, 2023

Closure of Le Castiglione Signals the End of a Chapter in Paris

With the closing of Le Castiglione comes the end of an era for a certain slice of Parisian life. PARIS — Le Castiglione, the retro-glamorous cafe […]
January 22, 2023

4 Indie Makers to Watch in the High Jewelry Scene

Fewer major houses chose to present collections in Paris this season, but independent jewelers are still turning heads with original pieces. PARIS — The couture calendar […]
March 24, 2022

From Gems for Royalty to Recycled Gold

In the 1800s, Oscar Massin made jewelry for queens. Now the brand will focus on lab-grown diamonds and sustainable practices. PARIS — A pioneer of 19th-century […]
March 8, 2022

Francesca Amfitheatrof Designs a Jeweled Watch for Louis Vuitton

The Mini Malle echoes details of a trunklike handbag from 2014, but with 617 diamonds. During the high jewelry presentations in Paris in January, Louis Vuitton […]
January 28, 2022

Yves Saint Laurent at 5 French Museums

For the first time, one designer’s work is being showcased — simultaneously — at five major French museums. PARIS — Sixty years to the day after […]
January 24, 2022

For Jewelry at Couture Week, Challenges Can Lead to Innovation

Creations from Boucheron, Cartier and others embrace noteworthy trends, including transformable designs and materials like titanium. PARIS — As the fashion world struggles through another pandemic-era […]
December 6, 2021

Chanel Builds a New Home for 11 of Its Specialty Creators

Feather concoctions and elaborate embroideries are among the marvels now being made at 19M, a seven-level complex in Paris. PARIS — Chanel is shining a fresh […]
October 29, 2021

She Fell in Love With Craftsmanship

The handbag designer Sonia Ahmimou credits trips to Morocco and help from mentors for her recent triumph: Winning the Andam prize for accessories. PARIS — In […]
January 20, 2020

France’s Unofficial Minister for Fashion Isn’t Afraid of a Redesign

In France, where fashion is considered part of the patrimony and first ladies have been front-row regulars (and supermodels), the government has long treated the industry […]