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ALAÏA OPENS ITS NEW FLAGSHIP IN PARIS

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Alaïa inaugurates its new flagship in the heart of Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

The prestigious Maison Alaïa opens the doors of its new flagship store on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, a 500 m² space that perfectly embodies the brand’s timeless elegance and artistic innovation. This exceptional space, designed by architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of the renowned Japanese agency SANAA, harmoniously blends modernity and heritage, while paying homage to the DNA of designer Azzedine Alaïa.

The store’s architecture is an invitation to contemplation. With its clean lines and noble materials, the flagship offers an immersive experience, allowing visitors to discover the world of the house in an atmosphere that is both intimate and grandiose. The play of light, the showcasing of the collections and the works of art installed in the space underline the house’s commitment to offering a unique sensory experience.

The first floor houses the ready-to-wear collections, while the more intimate upper floor is dedicated to exceptional pieces, such as accessories and bespoke creations. A large terrace also offers a breathtaking view over the rooftops of Paris, adding a further touch of refinement to this exceptional location.

This opening marks a new era for Alaïa, true to its desire to assert its identity while looking to the future. This flagship becomes a true meeting place for fashion lovers and the heritage of an iconic designer.

15 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris.

MAISON&OBJET 2025 SALON

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This edition of the Maison&Objet fair was a true whirlwind of creativity, innovation, and sustainable commitment.

At the heart of the event, the Craft space showcased a laboratory of bold ideas, driven by a new generation of designers who are both engaged and innovative.

The fair also offered a unique immersive experience, with interactive installations and creative workshops that allowed visitors to fully experience innovation in action.

In short, Maison&Objet confirmed that design goes far beyond aesthetics: it is a discipline where innovation, ethics, and the search for meaning come together to create spaces full of emotion.

DU COEUR A LA MAIN, DOLCE & GABBANA EXHIBITION

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One of the most awaited fashion exhibits has come to Paris, and the Lemens & Partners team was eager to discover the incredible world of Dolce & Gabbana.

The duo’s creative references, such as the Opera, Sicily or the Italian widow, are showcased in this breathtaking exhibition. An explosion of colours, beading, feathers and prints brings the visitor into a world where luxury collides with « gaudy ». 

Kitch and retro patterns go hand in hand with the elegant tapestries and delicate embroideries, creating at times baroque world where one is engulfed by everything Dolce & Gabbana. Pulling back velvet curtains, visitors travel through this exhibit, discovering each theme as a theatrical act to a hypnotic play. 

The exhibit showcases not only the brand’s most iconic collections, but especially, the savoir faire of its artisans and creative ateliers. 

Du Cœur à la Main is a must see exhibition.

LE CARTEL, THE BOUTIQUE THAT COMBINES ART AND FASHION

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Discover THE Marais boutique that combines art and fashion in one place.

Montreal-based Frenchman Pierre Sauvage founded Le Cartel in 2015. It was his passion for art and love of fashion that motivated him to create his textile brand. His speciality? Collaborating with different artists to offer a variety of universes. Drawing, painting, street art, graphic design, photography and tattooing… Le Cartel defines itself as an artistic collective that brings together talent and creativity of all kinds.

It was on a sunny afternoon that the Lemens & Partners team stumbled across this address. Opened in April 2024 in the Marais district, it is the first for the brand to be based internationally. To celebrate, Le Cartel is offering its visitors a collection called ‘PARIS EST UNE FÊTE’, a collaboration between 24 Parisian artists.

Big and bright, the shop quickly caught our eye. With posters displayed throughout the space, a large corner sofa on the 2nd floor and a shelf filled with bottles of wine designed by artists… We immediately felt at home.

Part clothing shop, part urban art gallery, Le Cartel’s retail space is simple and uncluttered. The colours of the paintings and clothes decorate the shop. The atmosphere is modern with the simple furniture, fresh with the white walls and pop with the urban art creations. We recommend a visit!

97 rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris
Open 7/7 from 11.30am (11am at weekends) to 7.30pm (8pm on Saturdays and 6pm on Sundays)

RESPIRE, THE POP-UP THAT GIVES YOU SOME FRESH AIR

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The French cosmetics brand Respire invites us to discover its own world in their new pop-up, in the Marais district of Paris until Christmas. If you need any gift ideas…

Founded in 2018 by Justine Hutteau and Thomas Méheut, Respire first made a name for itself with its natural deodorants, in pots of yellow, blue, green and red colors. Building on its success, the brand has expanded to offer new ranges of skin care products. Until Christmas, Respire invites you to rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie to discover its entire skincare universe, including their Hydratation Intense range.

The Lemens & Partners team went to explore this new ephemeral boutique, just for you! Right from the front, you’re immersed in the serene blue of Respire. The boutique window also features a bubble displaying their moisturizing gel cream, the flagship product of their new Hydration Intense range.

With the blue on every wall of the pop-up, the colorful, uncluttered packaging, the layout of the products making it easy for customers to get in and out… Once inside, it’s easy to understand the brand’s message: simplicity and efficiency are the order of the day. On the right-hand wall, you’ll find all the brand’s iconic deodorants, and on the left, all the products in their new range. The products are placed in such a way as to make it easy to understand the steps to follow for a good moisturizing routine.

The sales assistants take great care of visitors. They listen to their customers’ needs and take the time to respond and advise, adapting to each person’s individual requirements.

It’s our community that makes all the difference. It’s what has helped us develop our products from the start.

Justine Hutteau, co-fondatrice et CEO de Respire

Respire is a proud and ambitious brand, which is growing with its community (created in 2018 thanks to crowdfunding and today has created a “Respire Running Club”) and which wants to be collective, with loyal customers who participate in its constant evolution.

38 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
Open from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm (Saturday 8pm)

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DISCOVER H&M’S FUTURISTIC POP UP IN PARIS

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Until 31 December 2024, H&M is opening the doors of its new Parisian pop-up in the heart of the Marais district.

The Swedish brand is coming to France to present its fashion laboratory. It’s a surprising short-term boutique that breaks away from the brand’s usual codes.
On the menu: the Fall/Winter collection, beauty products, chic and sporty capsules collections, second-hand goods and a futuristic decor.

Designed by the American studio Perron-Roettinger, this immersive 850m2 pop-up makes its mark with an omnipresent red theme, the signature colour of the H&M brand. As soon as you enter, you are quickly captured by minimalist atmosphere of the set design, with mannequins in the centre of the corridor. A Paris 2024 fashion week effect!

The exclusive capsules are then delicately displayed on a glass case.

Upstairs, you’ll find a second-hand ‘H&M Pre Loved’ collection, a make-up and beauty range, a sports capsule collection, a children’s capsule and an ‘H&M Studio’ collection.

The ephemeral boutique is a great success. The location is unusual, and respects a laboratory theme with its white floors and walls. The red colour works perfectly well to highlight the brand’s products.

Galerie Joseph
116 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris
Open until 31 December

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