For Yves Saint-Laurent, the Left Bank was not just a place or a perfume, but above all a state of mind. Today, we no longer truly appreciate the earthquake that the opening of the Saint Laurent Rive Gauche boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés represented in 1966. Yet, it was the first time that a great couturier had created a ready-to-wear collection and it was a real upheaval in the world of fashion. Yves Saint-Laurent was proud of two things: that of having established a true dialogue with women, by refusing to impose a style on them, and that of having transposed masculine garments such as the tuxedo, the trench coat, the pea coat, and the safari jacket into a feminine universe, giving these clothes femininity and seduction, without any form of androgyny. After Tom Ford (2000-2004), Stefano Pilati (2004-2012) and Hedi Slimane (2012-2016), the Italian-Belgian Anthony Vaccarello is now in charge of the House’s collections.
Esther de Beaucé presents exclusive jewel-sculptures by contemporary artists such as Frank Stella, Bernar Venet, François Morellet, Orlan, Jacques Villeglé, Miguel Chevalier, Barthélémy Toguo, Lee Ufan, Pierrette Bloch, Laurent Baud as well as by designers, architects and none other than the greatest modern artists like Picasso and Calder.
Philippe Bismuth worked as a 20th century painting and sculpture expert for ten years before teaming with Vincent Amiaux, a specialist of Cubism to open the gallery in 1998. Works by Giacometti, Foujita, Dubuffet, Lhote, Picabia, Utrillo, Picasso, Warhol and 20th century masters are regularly on show.
For the creators John and Clara Molloy, fragrance is a journey. Each scent is inspired by a precise place: Lalibela, a holy city in Ethiopia, with hints of rose nacrée , Sundance, Utah’s famous film festival, with notes of tuberose, Inlé, a lake in Burma, smelling of iris, Siwa, an oasis in Egypt, and its heady vanilla…All places are rich with history or a symbol. The brand new perfume, Quartier Latin, is a celebration of our area, a delicate scent with sandalwood, cedrus, clove and bezoin resin, a fragrance for two.
Ethnic fashion with a touch of Italian chic, anyone? At Maliparmi we enter a real feminine dressing room. A funny, colorful, elegant dressing room, always made in noble materials, where each of us will find his style: essential pieces, accessories, one-night splurge, everything is there. In Saint-Germain des Prés as in Milan, the Malliparmi style stands out, it is unlike any other.
A singular universe where symbolism still plays a major role. Snakes, feathers, lace, insects, Ginkgo leaves or even the famous braided Do Brasil have become timeless classics.
Tai Ping Carpets, a fifty year old art tapestry maker, launches every season a major collection and edition of carpets by designers. Many interior decorators are inspired by it and ask for a specific color, thread or size that would fit their projects.
This famous manufacture is renowned internationally for its woven carpets made with raffia, cotton, wool or linen. Each carpet by Cogolin is a unique piece made with delightful skill and know-how.
The jewelry of Marie Poniatowski, the creator of STONE is modern, accessible and easy to wear. Light and infinitely poetic, her precious jewels are similar to the ornaments of the Victorian era that she loves so much. The diamond, dazzling without being ostentatious, often treated in micro cut, reigns supreme. Gold is fashioned like spidery lace. The dormeuses, these earrings typical of refined 19th century adornments and formed by an element suspended on a curved gold rod, became the emblem of the House.
Its pendants, rings and bracelets are inspired by travel souvenirs, architectural elements and fragments of nature, so stylized that they transform into contemporary motifs. The presence of dark gold and black diamonds gives some of her jewels a dark beauty, accentuated by motifs from the world of music. Between rock and romanticism, some suit both girls and boys.
