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Faience tableware by MANUFACTURE DE GIEN
A new tableware idea for your shopping in Paris: the Gien Faience Manufacture ! The Manufacture de Gien was created in 1821 in the same named city (Val de Loire region ) by an English manufacturer, Mr Thomas Edme Hulm ( known as Hall). Benefiting from his family experience in faience manufacturing, he intended to develop in France the business of the English fine faience. The company specialized in tableware and was quickly successful with international awards. It even had participated from 1906 to 1980 in the Parisian métro decoration with all the faience tiles. You can still see them in many tube stations. The tableware collections are beautiful. And…
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Jewelry by LES NEREIDES
Les Néréides costume jewelry has made us dream for 30 years now….! And the same founding family (Amaddeo) still runs the company. The oniric and poetic world of the brand has a world-wild success. The creative design is made in Paris. But the manufacture and the enameling painting are entrusted to various specialized foreign workshops. So, no doubt that you will find your favorite jewelry among the various annual collections, full of colors, nature and fantasy bestiaries ! You can buy these jewelries on the e-shop, in the 4 Les Néréides boutique in Paris. But also in the corners in main department stores ( Les Galeries Lafayette &…
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Skincare cosmetics & perfumes by CAUDALIE
Mathilde and Bertrand THOMAS are winegrowers in the Bordeaux region. In 1993, they found out that the pressed grapes that were thrown away during the harvest were indeed a real treasure ! Because the grape seeds contain the most powerful antioxidants in the world… Since then, under the brand CAUDALIE, they have not stopped working on the cosmetic advantages of the grapes. They have created with success a wide ranges of skincare products But also delicious perfumes…. In 1999, they even created their first vinotherapy spa in their domain, reviving the grapes wine treatments. Remember that the concept was dating from ancient Greece and Rome ! You…
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Nail polish by NAILMATIC
Or how 2 men (Boris Gratini & Lilian Monnier) decided in 2012 to bring revolution in the nail polish market ! The Nailmatic concept was simple : selling nail polishes in a vending machine at an affordable price… Years later, the success story of the brand also relies on the very good quality of their colored products. The nail polishes do not contain petrochemical solvants but are plant-based, vegan, and cruelty free ! The “aqua nail”women collection is a water based (54%) nail polish which does not go with water but regular remover. Nailmatic also created nice kids ranges for children who like to copy the grown-ups ! …
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Foldable bag by LONGCHAMP
In 1948, Mr Jean Cassegrain founded the luxury brand Longchamp. Nowadays, the same family still owns and runs the company. The Horse Racing logo is inspired by the Longchamp racecourse field located in the ouest of Paris; Mr Cassegrain used to pass along it on his daily home-to-work journey. Quality and craftsmanship made the worldwide reputation of the travel accessories, luggage, handbags (and now ready-to-wear collection). The “it”bag of Longchamp is the foldable one, from “Le pliage collection”: lightweight, very practical, in metis leather or polyamide, with many colors and different sizes… The choice is yours ! You can buy Longchamps bags on the e-shop, in the Longchamp parisian…
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Snap cardigan by AGNES B.
In 1979, the young fashion designer Agnès B. (Bourgois) created what would turn out to be a iconic cloth: the snap cardigan ! The duffel cardigan was inspired by the classic cardigan she used to wear on her way to school. Years later, she imagined an easy way to open and close her everyday sweatshirts. The line of very closed snap buttons was inspired by the clothes of the Renaissance period. Agnès B. had not stopped since to modify the form of her fashion myth. 40 models (short sleeves, V collar or stand-up collar, with a wood, full dress version…etc), 148 colors, various materials (cotton, leather or cashmere), the…
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Porcelain votivelight by Maison BERNARDAUD
The porcelain adventure of the Maison BERNARDAUD began in 1863 in Limoges city (Limousin region). It is one of the 2 historical manufacturing places (with Sèvres) of the porcelain in France. Well known for its various dinnerware styles, the Maison BERNARDAUD also diversified its collections: jewelry, lamps, candles and home decor ! No doubt you will find the perfect gift among the beautiful engraved porcelain votive lights with Parisian scenes… You can buy these products on the Maison BERNARDAUD e-shop, in the Parisian boutique and in retailers network in Paris (such as corners in Le Printemps, Les Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché…). They are also sold worldwide through retailers…
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Porcelain jewelry by Maison BERNARDAUD
The porcelain adventure of the Maison BERNARDAUD began in 1863 in Limoges city (Limousin region). It is one of the 2 historical manufacturing places (with Sèvres) of the porcelain in France. Well known for its various dinnerware styles, the Maison BERNARDAUD also diversified its collections with jewelry, lamps, candles and home decor. No doubt you will find the perfect gift among the beautiful pendants, rings, earrings and necklaces made in porcelain. The Maison Bernardaud even collaborated with the famous fashion icon Iris Apfel for a jewelry capsule collection ! You can buy these products on the Maison BERNARDAUD e-shop, in the parisian boutique and in retailers network in…
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Sneaker by VEJA
Created in 2005, the french VEJA brand manufactures ecological sneakers. You will recognize them everywhere with their V symbol on the shoes ! The design studio is located in Paris. But the manufacture is located in Brazil where VEJA can outsources directly the raw materials (organic and faire trade cotton, wild rubber…). Recycling materials are also used such as plastic bottles, cotton, jute, PET, etc…. Even fish leather for some sneakers models. Recently, the brand successfully worked on a new vegan & bio-sourced material called CWL (made out of corn waste !). VEJA prices are the same than competitive big brands : no adds and marketing costs, which balances the…
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Illustration by IMAGE REPUBLIC
IMAGE REPUBLIC is specialized in contemporary & comic strips illustrations, designed by talented artists. The products are made in France and of very good quality. Illustrations are presented in different sizes, and printed on drawing Canson paper or Arches Velin paper. Postcards formats, notebooks and even puzzles are also available… One collection is dedicated to Paris under the name “The Parisianer” (an imaginary magazine inspired by the American magazine The New Yorker): since 2013, It has been the culmination and synthesis of an individual work which mobilized a hundred artists. Each artist proposed his own vision of Paris. The Parisianer creations have been the subject of several exhibitions and…
