Recent exhibitions have shown me just how much Art Déco shaped the world. Visit with me the “1925-2025 Cent Ans d’Art Déco” exhibition at MAD to see how this movement took over the world. From cinema and architecture to department stores and even the Paris Metro; its geometric influence is …
One of the Musée des Arts décoratifs exhibitions is devoted to Paul Poiret. The caftan, dress and jacket designs for everyday wear foreshadowed the farewell to the corset. He was central to the evolution of taste in clothing and the art de vivre and known as the “King of Fashion”. …
Different views of the Eiffel Tower, a tranquil setting on the west side of Palais de Chaillot, the area is also a starting point for art, history and architecture ….
Have you ever wanted a specific, stylish item? And you searched until you found it? My search was for finding the hanging lamp treasure that would fit in with my 1890s library ceiling. No flea market was needed. The treasure was literally, around the corner from my apartment in the …
The design style of Art Déco is a hobby for some Paris visitors. This modern style was a focus for a Chicago couple one Saturday afternoon on a tour with Walk My Steps. Our guide, Andrea, introduced us to one neighborhood of Paris in the sixteenth arrondissement that traces the …