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Category: Paris (France)
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Gérard Depardieu’s Art Collection Sells for $4.2 Million at Paris Auction
Over 230 pieces went under the hammer, including sculptures by Rodin. The French actor — now dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct — once played the artist in a movie.
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Carine Roitfeld Is Not Ready to Retire
The former editor of French Vogue and renowned stylist discusses fashion week debuts, sex on the runway and why she finally got her first tattoos.
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At the Serge Gainsbourg’s Paris House, Time Stands Still
The long-contested, now beloved French singer’s home is open to the public, with everything exactly as it was on the day he died in 1991.
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A Tale of Family Intrigue and Inheritance
The Pierre Cardin heirs are in an epic battle over the designer’s legacy. The French fashion world is getting the popcorn ready.
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LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Is the King of Luxury, but Who Is Next to the Throne?
With brands like Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Louis Vuitton, LVMH turned him into one of the world’s richest men. But with five children, he has a hard decision to make.
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A Watch Resale Site for Women, With a French Flair
One of the founders of Françoise says she only showcases timepieces that she would wear.
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An 18th Century French Watch Brand That Revels in Femininity
Charles Oudin, which first made timepieces in 1797, now focuses on dainty watches adorned with gems.
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Marc Bohan, Head Designer for Dior for Three Decades, Dies at 97
As the creative force for Christian Dior longer than its founder, he maintained a reputation for playful elegance throughout fashion’s endless cycles.
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How Anthony Vaccarello Made Saint Laurent His Own
To leave his mark on the storied brand, the designer knew he’d have to honor the past — and defy it.
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Paris Becomes the First European Capital to Ban Rented Electric Scooters
But the city is adding bike lanes, and scooter companies are shifting their focus to electric bikes. E-scooters killed three people and wounded 459 others in Paris last year.