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The marriage of Pop art and clothing is not unique but Jean Charles de Castelbajacis is christening a new shop in St.Germain that will highlight his main collection. His mainstay location in the Right Bank will turn into a gallery and exhibition space that will house his secondary line, “JCDC”. 61 rue des St. Peres, Near Blvd St. Germain

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Nail Salons in the US are ubiquitous but in Paris it about as easy as finding a jelly donut. With three salons, Culture of Color is changing the landscape of beautiful hands For a measly five euros, they will paint your nails in 15 minutes (9 euros for a french/natural polish) and it's guaranteed to last a week. If you...'re a lady of leisure and have a little more time, they offer full manis, pedis and foot scrubs while you are sitting in a comfy self massaging chair. but if you're in a rush don't go during peak hours when it's first come, first polish. culture of color. 1 rue de turbigo. near rue montmartre, 1er. 01.42.21.47.89. www.cultureofcolor.fr

www.cultureofcolor.fr

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Didier Ludot, the king of vintage couture has teamed up with guillaume Henry to open a pop-up shop within his shop at the Palais Royal. At the opening party, all the fashion elite (including Jared Leto) were there to celebrate last week's garden party launch. But the star of the show? A newly interpreted black taffeta ...short party dress that was inspired by a 1956, it's only 500 euros for this black beauty. but the limited edition line will only be sold until august 30th, so you better get there tout de suite.. didier ludot. palais royal. 24 galerie de montpensier, near rue st. honoré, 1er. www.didierludot.fr

www.didierludot.fr


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Beautiful terrace restaurant Le Jardin de Cygnes has a new theme call lavlati, think belly dancers, white tents and the best meze and Lebanese wines until 7th of August, 33 avenue george V. near rue pierre charron, 8e. 01.53.23.78.50

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Antoine de Galbert has 400 reasons to think so. His extensive collection of hats, headpieces and headdresses are from the tribes of Africa and South America. See how hats can weave a fascinating story and affect everyday culture, and the exhibit displays their practical uses as well. until... 26 of September, la maison rouge. 10 boulevarde de bastille. near rue de bercy, 12e. www.lamaisonrouge.org

www.lamaisonrouge.org

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Attention all metro-Sexuals and the women who love them, Balenciaga Men’s store is now open for biz in Paris. Women had been drooling for years over this label, designer Nicolas Ghesquiere’s fresh eye will make the boys stand on their own and that same mentality goes for the setting, a fashionable duplex with nods to s...ubmarines, ocean floor with deep blue sea accents and a striking bright yellow railing in the middle of the store. it's all about making waves. the balenciaga men's store. 5 rue de varenne. near blvd. raspail, 7e. now open. www.balenciaga.com

www.balenciaga.com

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Turn the clock back to the age of plaid suits and platform shoes (the 70s) and shoulder pads and neon (the 80s) and voilia the histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine vol. I : 70-80s, an ambitious exhibition dedicated to showing the birth of the modern fashion designer and designer brands. over 120 shows are represent...ed in videos and photographs the histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine vol. I : 70-80. musée des arts decoratifs .107 rue de rivoli. near rue des pyramides, 1er. 01.44.55.57.50. until le 10 octobre. www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr

www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr

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Next time you head to the Marais checkout Florian Denticourt’s shop. This designer’s creations is usually sold at Bon Marche, Printemps and Bergdorf Goodman but in his zen like minimalist boutique you can expect to fine an assortment of treasures. Okay so the shop is mainly for hommes but there are few items for femm...es. It’s worth the visit. florian denicourt. 24 rue charlot. near rue bretagne, 3e. 01.42.74.88.30. www.floriandenicourt.com

http://www.floriandenicourt.com/

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50's French superstar Brigitte Bardot has recently collaborated with boutique Lancel to bring you the brigitte bardot bag made of all-natural fibers, inspired by Bardot's duo image of sex kitten and an innocent ingénue. Her fans will love the fact that her image is splashed all over the Lancel shop windows, 127 avenu...e des champs-élysées. near rue de marignan, 8e. 01.56.89.15.70.

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