Pharrell Williams Brings the Street to Life on Rue de Rivoli
Music, fashion, design… and now the hotel industry. Pharrell Williams is helping transform the former Saint-James & Albany into a new five-star hotel across from the Tuileries.
Edouard Amoiel
Suahoy, five years old and still going strong
Suahoy has been around for five years already. With its sophisticated cuisine, inviting dining room, and relaxed yet professional service, the venture launched by Sandrine Pally and Yutakan Pongkunsup has clearly found its audience.
Let’s eat—but completely naked
In Florida, a steakhouse has decided to revamp its dress code. Once a month, diners can eat there completely naked. At least there’s one restaurant where no one will have to wonder what to wear when going out.
Le Cinq: Behind the Gold Leaf
The gold accents immediately catch the eye. Then they gradually fade into the background amid the plates, conversations, and gestures of those who bring this restaurant to life. An evening in which Christian Le Squer reminds us that classicism, when mastered, can still move us.
Frédéric Ménager: When Authentic Flavor Is Uncomfortable
The remarks made by Frédéric Ménager, chef and poultry farmer at the Ferme de la Ruchotte in Burgundy, go far beyond the debate over poultry. Behind his frustration lies a fundamental question: Do we still know how to recognize the taste of a product raised according to best practices?
A “slice” at RORI
August transforms Paris. Tourists take over the city, Parisians head out of town, and the pace slows down. It was in this atmosphere that I walked through the doors of RORI.
Sando is starting a new chapter in Bern
Following the success of its pop-up store in Zurich, Sando continues to expand with a new location in the heart of the Bern train station. This strategic move marks a new milestone for the brand.
Burberry Outfits the Belles Rives Hotel
Burberry is transforming the iconic Hôtel Belles Rives into a showcase for its High Summer 2026 collection. This initiative highlights a broader trend: luxury brands’ investment in iconic hotels threatens to homogenize these otherwise unique venues.
Cédric Grolet: When Luxury Means Waiting
A visit to Cédric Grolet’s shop in Saint-Tropez led me to ponder a question that goes far beyond pastry-making. At what point does waiting cease to be a consequence of success and become part of the experience? What if true luxury simply consisted of saving customers time?