Shopping & Boutiques

Van Cleef & Arpels celebrated its 50th anniversary with the reopening of its renovated flagship boutique in Beverly Hills. Originally opening its doors in 1969, the boutique has remained one of the most elegant...

After a case of mistaken identity, Theadora Brack plays paparazzo at Paris Fashion Week My name is Theadora, I say, flashing both smile and postage-stamp-sized invitation on its ribbon. Never one to hide my delight,...

Limited-edition artists’ prints, design classics and beautiful books, not to mention eateries dressed to the nines, serving food that’s a work of art in itself: Jennifer Ladonne samples the best of Paris’s museum gift...

Limousin is often overlooked as a destination in France, with many people simply driving through on their way to better known holiday spots. However if you do visit, you‘ll find miles of unspoilt natural...

Summer hit its peak on the sizzling streets of Paris, so I escaped to La Vallée Village and its air-conditioned boutiques to experience "La Vie en Rose". Pink and sparkling, "La Vie en Rose"...

After a close call, Theadora Brack goes the shelter-chic route and plumps for trendy bolsters I'm at Fran’s place, watching her cat while she’s away, and have just settled in for the evening when the...

Fans of the Parisian haute maroquinerie house will be pleased to learn that VERBREUIL has launched a men's collection. Due to popular demand-- VERBREUIL received requests about men's accessories for years-- the maison recently...

Anyone longing for an authentic French beauty experience need only enter the Caudalie Spa in the Westfield Century City Mall, where you will find yourself transported to the vineyards of Bordeaux and experience the...

From France’s best beauty secrets and beetles that gleam like jewels to the sweetest bonbons and mustard on tap, Lindsey Johnstone finds there’s nowhere better than Paris to fill that Christmas stocking with some...

Ready for off-the-charts festive cheer all wrapped up in 10km of twinkling lights? The "Capital of Christmas" is officially open for business. The home of Noël – hence its well-earned moniker – Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik...