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Coffee is definitely in fashion ! In a relaxing place decorated with care and equipped with the best machines, we can savor the quality coffee : the owners have opted for the Über Boiler by Marco, a wonderful coffee machine developed in collaboration with the world’s two champion baristas … Only at Telescope ! 5 [...]

After mini pastries, puff pastries, gyozas and dim sum, the new edible fix comes from the food stalls of Buenos Aires. Specializing in empanadas, Classico Argentino proposes these little breads stuffed with a variety of sauces – yet another gourmet fast food. To eat in or take out, we are seduced by Enrique Zanoni’s inexpensive, [...]

This new Paris brunch spot has been crowded since it opened ! La Chambre Aux Oiseaux resembles a “very British” tea salon where the decor and wallpaper plunge us into another era. The menu includes breakfast, brunch and children’s formulas. 48, rue Bichat Paris 75010 http://lachambreauxoiseaux.tumblr.com/

Located in the heart of the Marais, the Armel Soyer Gallery offers a contemporary, global approach by using a classic conception of design. Craftsmen’s work blends with emerging or well-known artists, inscribed in the 21st century’s decorative arts movement. We like the subtle creations of Emmanuel Bossuet who has collaborated with prestigious companies such as [...]

The Delfonics stationery store combines Japanese know-how and contemporary design with a perfect selection of office accessories such as notebooks, folders and photo albums in a range of pastels that proudly show off its catch-phrase : “Inspiration comes from working”. We can relate to this philosophy. Carrousel du Louvre 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

In the expert hands of Humberto Leon and Carol Lim (from Opening Ceremony), Kenzo has a new creative direction. An illustration of this change ? The rue de Rennes boutique has undergone a serious face-lift and imposes the brand’s new codes in a playful, colorful universe with multiple motifs and novelties. 60-62 rue de Rennes [...]

Roca, the well-known brand of bathroom products, enlisted the talented English architect Zaha Hadid to redesign its new gallery. An aquatic inspiration for a fluid, ergonomic, fascinating result. Here, instead of wall paintings, the space is dedicated to the brand’s products and has areas for meetings, seminars and a vast scope of activities. Station Court [...]

After the success of their “prohibition” style cocktail bars, the Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros and Romée de Goriainoff trio set their table at a new venue : Le Beef-Club ! This American-style steakhouse has a suggestive name and no-fuss à la carte menu. For an “after” cocktail, go down to the cellar where the “Ballroom” [...]

The Coutume Café, a new arrival from Australia, is inscribed in the line of “healthy” baristas selling arabica from around the world, fresh products plus in-house roasting ! Savor a macchiato or a slice of carrot cake in a cozy, refreshing “English kitchen” mood that blends white tiles, rough walls, old molding and roasting machines. [...]

A discrete Parisian opening … After New York in 2007 and London last July, the well-known designer – and film director – just opened his first Parisian flagship store in the heart of the Golden Triangle. A 350 square meter area entirely dedicated to men, conceived and designed by Ford himself, with fashion, sportswear, accessories [...]

The company took advantage of Paris Fashion Week to inaugurate their newest boutique at 51 Avenue Montaigne. A majestic setting which recalls, through its many details, Coco Chanel’s apartment on the rue Cambon. In a sprawling 600 square meter space entirely conceived by architect Peter Marino, the boutique brings together ready-to-wear, accessories and jewelry. An [...]

Lacoste opens their first boutique entirely dedicated to women. Located in the Passy Plaza Galerie, this new women’s boutique was conceived to house the first women’s line designed by Felipe Oliveira Baptista. A setting that lets the brand impose itself for women’s ready-to-wear with a sportswear collection enriched by trench coats, fluid dresses and structured [...]

In Chelsea, at the heart of the Big Apple, a new type of concept store just opened. Halfway between an art gallery and a pop-up store, the boutique STORY opens its doors to startups specializing in e-commerce, giving them the possibility to exhibit their best products in a real store window ! 144 Tenth Avenue [...]

Tokyo inaugurates a department store exclusively for Men and their universe offering a multi-brand selection of clothes and accessories. The cherry on the cake : Monocle’s cafe in the store, entirely furnished by Japanese furniture brand Maruni … for an elegant, refined break. 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8488 http://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/mens-tokyo/

Known for being contemporary and innovative, the W hotel chain has been flaunting its style and shaking up the industry thanks to its alliance between design and the fashion world. The hotel which just opened in Paris, in an elegant Haussmann-style building across from the Opera, offers the talents of chef Sergi Ariola, formerly at [...]

The first Parisian store to discover the 3 worlds of this Urban, Natural and Ethnic brand. Its 4000 square foot space is designed in a spirit of plurality and conviviality. The former Maison Coloniale has given way to a pared down, original design which adapts to all types of contemporary interiors. 16 quai de la [...]

A new concept store dedicated to contemporary craftsmanship. At the crossroads of art, fashion and design, the store promotes itself as an observatory of current forms of expression. A hybrid space conceived by two artists, Naïs Calmette and Rémi Dupeyrat, who offer creations realized in close collaboration with craftsmen. To discover. 68 rue des Gravilliers [...]

On January 24th, the Italian brand unveiled its new address in Paris designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi ! A new type of store that plays up the brand’s codes and takes advantage of its 19th century building which somehow recalls the brand’s original Milan boutique. 6 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré 75008 Paris