There’s probably a holy grail style guide floating out there banning words like chic, Parisian chic, reinvented, authentic from being used—unless ironically. Then the French New Wave comes along and we momentarily forget the rules because Chic makes a brief comeback, and she’s brought Parisian along with her donning sophisticated stripes. Read More

A trip to Scotland! Delving into the true meaning of craftsmanship, character and a meticulous eye for detail at Barrie Knitwear, suppliers of Chanel knitwear. Read More

Stirring the senses on a speedy trip to Paris with Cartier to behold L’Envol - a perfume inspired by ambrosia/mead and rounded with honey notes and balmy facets. Read More

Quietude and solitude: When life gives you lemons you make lemonade and hope to god you'll make enough money for a flight & board at the Conrad Maldives. Read More

flâneur noun fla·neur \flä-‘nәr\ Stroller, lounger, saunterer, or loafer; the man of leisure, the idler, the urban explorer, the connoisseur of the street. Forever sweeping the streets with curiosity, and the cat lives on. Read More

Behind the scenes Pierre Marcolini - who has been cultivating his expert craftsmanship for over two decades on a culinary quest to merge pleasure with creativity. Read More

Chanel is a master of 18, hours of which it takes for one handbag to be produced. Each is subject to meticulous care, from sketch to packaging – every step sanctioned by quality control – after which it is then ready to begin its story. Read More

/flaˈnəː,French flanœR/, from the French noun flâneur, means "stroller", "lounger", "saunterer", or "loafer". Flânerie is the act of strolling, with all of its accompanying associations. A near-synonym is boulevardier. Read More