Archive for October 2025
KAMYIIS MCLEAN
Through a poetic lens, Kamyiis McLean explores Black identity in portrait photography. As a result, his work captures emotion and visual storytelling, reshaping contemporary art. KAMYIIS MCLEAN From Jamaica to New York, Kamyiis McLean carries stories of ancestry, rhythm and culture through his camera. His work celebrates Black identity, exploring its power, depth and softness.…
Read MoreThe Venice Simplon Orient Express
A Journey Through Time with the Venice Simplon Orient Express It all begins on a grand train platform in Paris at the Gare de l’Est, where excitement hangs in the air. The navy-blue carriages of the Venice Simplon Orient Express gleam under the glass canopy, polished to perfection as if the 1920s never really ended.…
Read MoreMolitor Paris
Molitor Paris: Where Art, History, and Well-Being Flow Together. The Rebirth of a Parisian Legend The story of Molitor Paris begins in 1929, when the “Piscine Molitor Grands Établissements Balnéaires d’Auteuil” opened its doors in the city’s 16th arrondissement. Designed by architect Lucien Pollet, the building’s bold Art Deco façade, geometric lines, and vibrant yellow…
Read MoreTOP PICKS PARIS DESIGN WEEK 2025
Our top picks from Paris Design Week 2025 prove that the future of design is personal, poetic, and proudly experimental. Throughout Paris, from hidden courtyards to elegant showrooms, a new generation of designers offered bold ideas that pushed past traditional boundaries. Moreover, this year’s standout exhibitions, selected by Chapelle Projects, blurred the lines between art,…
Read MoreDISCOTHÈQUE FRAGRANCES REWRITES NIGHTLIFE MEMORY
The UK perfume house Discothèque Fragrances is turning club culture into a scented love letter to nightlife. One scent, one story, one sleepless night at a time. Capturing the rhythm of freedom From Studio 54’s glittered chaos to Berghain’s hypnotic pulse, every generation has defined its own scent of freedom. Moreover, Discothèque Fragrances continues that…
Read MoreHIDDEN LILLE: EXPLORING UNIQUE BISTROS & SHOPS
IRK talks to Elisa Delesalle, founder of Recyclette, about her Hidden Lille. Elisa Delesalle grew up in and around the textile trades of Northern France. Two years ago, she launched Recyclette. It’s a label born from a simple idea with real bite: make fashion locally, restore meaning to clothes, and showcase French textile savoir-faire. Moreover,…
Read MoreBulgari Hotel Paris: Italian Elegance in the Heart of the Golden Triangle
Nestled on the iconic Avenue George V, Bulgari Hotel Paris stands as a shining symbol of Italian sophistication within the City of Light. It offers guests an unparalleled experience. Indeed, surrounded by the luxury boutiques and cultural landmarks of the “Golden Triangle,” the hotel redefines Parisian hospitality. It blends contemporary design, impeccable service, and warm…
Read MoreMaison Proust Hotel & Spa La Mer: A Belle Époque Haven in the Heart of Paris
Explore the charm of Maison Proust, a hotel in Paris that embodies the elegance of the Belle Époque and Marcel Proust’s legacy.
Read MoreRecyclette: Reviving the Textile Soul of Northern France Through Upcycling
In the heart of Hauts-de-France, where textile factories once defined entire communities, Elisa, founder and designer of Recyclette, is bringing new life to a fading craft. Born and raised in the region, she grew up surrounded by spools of thread and stories of fabric and family. That heritage, both personal and regional, sparked her desire…
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