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forget the borrowed. forget the blue. all we really want in '08 is something bright, shiny and new:
tower of power.
reinventing the jules verne resto in the tour eiffel would be a daunting undertaking for any chef. but master chef alain ducasse has pulled it off along with top architect patrick jouin. they have transformed the old resto into a mod version that boasts pure french food and design. tour
eiffel. second floor, 7e. 01.45.55.61.44.
www.restaurants-toureiffel.com
back to the future.
accessory designer stephane verdino couldn't keep his colored metallic totes on the shelves last season. he has outdone himself (and our credit card debts) once again for spring. his new line of futuristic, air-brushed patent leather totes in black (combined with white, violet, gold and mustard) promises to be the must-have bag of the season. available at ipokamp. 4
rue de roi sicile. near rue pavée, 4e. 01.40.52.28.58.
www.ipokamp.fr
academie award.
tucked in between montparnasse and saint germain des prés, hotel
des academies et des arts [pictured] is the perfect blend of art and luxe. the spot is inspired by modigliani and giacometti (who had studios nearby), and exclusive videos made for the hotel will be screened in their special movie room. think of it as the new night cap. 15
rue de la grande chaumière. off boulevard montparnasse, 6e. 01.43.26.66.44.
www.hotel-des-academies.com
mix and match.
canzi bio cosmetique is revolutionizing skin care with its simple mix and match ingreds. have prob skin? blend lavender, chamomile, seaweed or macadamia powders to customize your own body and face scrubs. a new you for a new year, n'est-ce pas? 2-4
rue ferdinand duval. at rue roi de sicile, 4e. 01.73.75.74.03.
www.canzi.fr
small is big.
mega fashion publicist sylvie grumbach is reinventing the paris design and shopping experience. her boutique and artist gallery, le
petit endroit, takes a page out of the sort of duality we love. see and shop the designer duds that are on a rotating display every 6 weeks. 14
rue portefoin. near rue de temple, 3e. 01.42.33.99.26.
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