Article by Frank Cierpial Café de L’Homme is one of those cafes in Paris that you cannot miss. I have a rubric on which I rate establishments for dining out. I call it the “Dining Out Trinity” and it is based on a line from my idol: The great Carrie Bradshaw. She said that in New York, you either looking for… Read more →
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I Work in Luxury Sales
I work in luxury sales. It sounds gorgeous doesn’t it? “luxury sales”. In truth, I’m a salesperson in a boutique for a luxury brand, and even though there is often a sort of pejorative regard for such an employment, I love my job and the company I work for. Many people who find out what I do and where, often… Read more →
Historic and Modern, Hôtel Bel Ami, Paris
Bel Ami, a novel written by renowned French author from the 19th century, Guy de Maupassant, this Hotel which has taken on the name of that title used to house a printing press, where the famous novel was first published. Just steps away from the famous literary cafés, Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, the Hotel Bel Ami has… Read more →
Nighthawks – Cocktail Delivery in Paris!
The magic of social media has struck again. Nighthawks Paris and I found each other on Instagram and fell in cocktail love. Not only are they the first in Paris do offer this type of delivery but they also offer cocktail deliveries in Paris from some of the coolest, newest, trendiest bars in town! Nighthawks is a spectacular option for those evenings when you want… Read more →
The So Parisian…Hotel Montalembert
Another little luxury moment popped up in my schedule the other evening for a soirée of discovery at the gorgeous Hotel Montalembert. It was recently renovated and redecorated and doted with a new menu. Pascal Allaman is the signature of this Bessé Signature hotel, the small group of boutique luxury hotels owned by Anne Jousse. What pleases me the most… Read more →
Alon Livné : Paris Fahion Week SS 17
Article by Frank Cierpial Tom Ford once said that marketing is an art in itself. I believe that, and it is one of my favorite parts of the Fashion Industry. When I was at ESMOD and working with a talented young African Designer, my favorite part of the final project was putting together the branding, because I simply love it.… Read more →
Paris Fashion Week 2016 : Made in France – The Rivival
Article by Frank Cierpial This is a very political year. We Americans, are going through our presidential face off now and the French are set to start theirs. Politics can be depressing and a touchy subject that most people don’t like to talk about (calmly). But, whether you like it or not does not keep it out of your life… Read more →