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Gabrielle Chanel, attracted by the worldly life and the affluence of her clients fleeing the war, installed her first couture house in the city of Biarritz back in 1915. The clever businesswoman found her dream address, which would be: 2 avenue Edouard VII, perfectly situated near the Grande Plage, close to the Casino. Later, in the 1950s, the surfers arrived in Biarritz thanks to the American screenwriter Peter Viertel who brought a surfboard from the United States to surf the waves of Biarritz between his film shootings. To the delight of local beach lovers, Viertel left his board in Biarritz and today, Biarritz remains the European surfing capital and is often referred to as “Little California”. It takes 5,5 hours by train from Paris to Biarritz.
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“I have not met in the world any place more pleasant and perfect than Biarritz. I have never seen the old Neptune throwing joy and glory with such a force in the old Cybele. All this coast is full of humming. Gascony’s sea grinds, scratches, and stretches on the reefs its never ending whisper. Friendly population and white cheerful houses, large dunes, fine sand, great caves and proud sea, Biarritz is amazing. My only fear is Biarritz becoming fashionable. Whether this happens, the wild village, rural and still honest Biarritz, will be money-hungry. Biarritz will put poplars in the hills, railings in the dunes, kiosks in the rocks, seats in the caves, trousers worn on tourists.”
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“I cannot see why sensation should be less precise than thought. The scientist designs conceptual models, the artist perceptual models.”
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German-British film production designer Sir Kenneth Hugo Adam, was best known for his set designs for the James Bond films of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for Dr. Strangelove and Barry Lyndon both directed by Stanley Kubrick, the latter landing him his first Oscar. Barry Lyndon is a 1975 British-American period drama film based on the 1844 novel “The Luck of Barry Lyndon” by William Makepeace Thackeray. Finding the perfect location made the production a lengthy one and nerv-wrecking one, putting Ken Adam in the hospital.
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Perfectionist is usually a euphemism for “pain in the ass”. Stanley Kubrick was the first real perfectionist, describes world renowned director Sidney Pollack. The Design Museum in London celebrates the work of one of the greatest filmmakers of the 20th century: Stanley Kubrick.
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“Suppose we had robots perfectly identical to men, women and children and we were permitted by law to interact with them in any way we pleased. How would you treat them?”
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Seoul is the South Korean haven of exquisite dining with at least three Michelin-starred restaurants among many other gems to discover.
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“I know that the Republic can be established only on the eternal basis of morality. Against me, and against those who hold kindred principles, the league is formed. My life? Oh, my life I abandon without a regret! I have seen the Past; and I foresee the Future.”
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Mario Sorrenti has had exhibitions in at the Victoria and Albert Museum, in Paris, Monaco and at the Museum of Modern Art. He has undertaken campaigns and directed commercials for Calvin Klein, and has shot Kate Moss for the Calvin Klein Obsession ads. Sorrenti met Moss whilst working on an early “Levis for Girls” campaign for The Design Corporation and Levi’s. He has also worked for Lancôme, Paco Rabanne, Benetton and Pirelli Calendar 2012. He is currently signed exclusively with the agency Art Partner. Listen to this lovely podcast brought by Matchesfashion.com about how Sorrenti met Kate Moss for the first time and the things that inspire him most in life.
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Recorded in his office in central Paris, the iconic shoe designer talks animatedly about his creative process, the countries he has fallen in love with over the years and the people who have influenced him most. He also shares anecdotes from his time in the industry, including memories of his friend, the late Elizabeth Taylor, and tells the stories behind the five things that inspire him most. This lovely podcast series is brought to you by Matchesfashion.com.
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Helmut Lang Eau de Parfum Vintage
Head over to Qompendium Work Shop to purchase a rare collection of new, authentic and sealed Helmut Lang perfumes.
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New Tendency Meta Side Table
Meta is a universal side table suitable for living or bedrooms, offices, kid’s rooms or any other place that needs a highlight of its own kind.
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Caran d’Ache Rotary Pencil Sharpener
Paying homage to its fatherland and its creative roots, Caran d’Ache has chosen to produce 4,478 numbered copies of the “Matterhorn” collector’s edition of its rotary pencil sharpener.
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Black Walnut Plate
Possession of tableware has to a large extent been determined by individual wealth. Here is our quality black walnut plate as subtle eye catchers for daily use to place your jewellery or maybe serve a few delicious macarons.
