Paris, the city of romance, the city of beautiful architecture and where every girl hopes she will be swept off her feet (preferably at the foot of the Eiffel Tower).We continue to visit the city, and each time we do, we come across something a little more magical – be it a hidden-away bookshop or a quant café serving crepes till late hours of the night (Creperie de Cluny – you can thank us later!). Recently, a whole pile of incredible boutique hotels have opened in the city, which makes it even more of a perfect mini-break destination, and thanks to the Eurostar, a very easy one too. One of ...
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And so last week we Rude'sters boarded the Eurostar to the French capital city of Paris famed for its café culture, its gastronomy and designer boutiques dotted along the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. But we weren’t there solely for the purposes of eating, drinking and bringing to life everything we read in 'How To Be A Parisian'. Au contraire. We were there for a conversation with acclaimed French fashion designer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac about the launch of his newest collection - ‘The Callection’. A collaboration between the designer and smartphone leaders, OnePlus, featuring a line of ...
Read more →Antonio Marquez is a London based fashion designer best known for his perfectly designed quilted handbags. After Sourcing the ideal manufacturer and suppliers throughout Italy and France-Paris, Antonio Marquez made his debut handbag collection in 2012, called THE ULTIMATE QUILTING. Antonio Marquez bags are founded on intelligent design for the discerning 21st century men & woman. Who seek elegance and quality and who's time is one of the most valuable assets. The brand focuses on designing iconic items, with a philosophy based on the idea that: “Time is the most valuable assets one can ...
Read more →No we’re not talking Ben Stiller frolicking with stuffed monkeys, Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons and Robin Williams dressed as a colonel - this is much cooler. London and Paris among other European cities are putting on a night-time show like no other. This month museums around the UK and in Paris will be opening their doors after hours and hosting a special range of events to celebrate the Museums at Night festival. In an adult’s only sleepover, Hampton Court Palace invites you to dine and sleep like a King for a night with private tours, a supper in the Privy kitchen and a royal sleepover. O...
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