Le Cardigan, The Most Loved Parisian Piece

Le Cardigan, The Most Loved Parisian Piece

Circa 17th century, le cardigan, also called vest or gilet, was originally of made of wool or jersey with long sleeves, buttoned at the front. Le cardigan owes its name to a French nobleman and count of Cardigan―James Thomas Brudenell. It’s Coco Chanel who made it...
5 Most Luxurious Parisian Department Stores

5 Most Luxurious Parisian Department Stores

These 5 most luxurious Parisian department stores have the most fairy tale-like “Vitrine”, French for window shopping. The famous book Au Bonheur des Dames, written in the 19th century, was influenced by one of them – which became a moving picture. Until then, women...