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Les Crayères, Reims, France

Le Jardin Brasserie

6th May 2011 Cathedral, culture and champagne form the nucleus of Reims, a 45-minute train ride from Paris.  Over thirty kings of France were crowned at Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims, so the region is rich in historical treasures and lore. Reims is also the champagne capital of France, and for superb champagne sipping, Le Jardin Brasserie at Les Crayères is a memorable experience. The Brasserie is part of the magnificent Chateau Les Crayères, set in equally magnificent gardens. In addition to the fine bubbly on offer, the food is wonderful – here I savoured the best meal I’ve eaten in France. During the summer, lunch and dinner are served outside in gardens lush with trees and flowers.  Les Crayères is part of the Relais&Chateau group, and it’s a grand place to stay for a champagne/cuisine/cultural celebration.  www.lescrayeres.com JG

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Grotesque Frame KG, Villingendorf, Germany

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5th May 2011 German eyewear designers Grotesque Frame KG have created a new optical store inside two 40 foot seacontainers. The shop is located in Villingendorf in southern Germany, and stocks Grotesque frames, alongside IC! Berlin, Orgreen, Tipton, and Herrlicht. The store has decided to take steps not to represent brands producing in territories they refer to as “low wage” countries.

 

“We wanted to create an eye catcher from the outside, but a noble, relaxing, clean look on the inside,” explains Daniel Benner, founder of Grotesque. “It has taken us 12 months to create the shop; when you go inside you feel like you are in a very special place, not a container, the contrast is exciting and very unexpected.” CN

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O Fil de L’O, Paris

When O Fil de L’O docks at quai de la Tournelle, this is a sure sign that spring has arrived  in Paris! I have a special fondness for this floating kiosque, a restored 1920’s Venetian vaporetto moored on the Seine, and silhouetted against the majestic towers of Notre Dame. This is the perfect place to start the day with coffee and croissants, or pop by for lunch, and choose from a menu that includes salads, hot dishes, tempting desserts, and a wide variety of beverages. During the summer, Sundays are lively on O Fil de L’O with a Jazz Brunch. Directors Christian and Christophe are very welcoming, and the friendly staff understands if you’re in a daze, being surrounded by this wondrous display of Parisian beauty and history! O Fil de L’O is docked on La Seine until the end of September. www.ofil2lo.com JG

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Sunglass Style Guide

Emma Migliorini Kristensen wears Francis from Ørgreen

13th May 2011 Emma Migliorini Kristensen works in the PR Department at the Danish company Ørgreen. “I have chosen Ørgreen’s model Francis 286 in black this season. I love this lightweight classic aviator in beta-titanium. You can wear them for any occasion, daytime with jeans and a t-shirt or with a colourful vintage dress. This model takes the classic teardrop aviators and laser-cut lines to give them a unique clean lightness and a high fashion look. The broader base design around the lenses and complimentary frame and lens shades creates a strong profile that expresses individuality.

Francis 286

I will call my style feminine and raw at the same time. I look for comfortable and well-designed frames which are timeless.”

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Sunglass Style Guide

Miet Vaes from Theo wears Beech from Theo by Tim Van Steenbergen

13th May 2011 Beech is an amazing sunglass style! Miet Vaes, the PR Director at Theo says: “I am wearing model Beech from the Limited White Tie collection – theo by Tim Van Steenbergen. It’s a black & white frame. I love black so I wear a lot of black clothing. The colour suits me well. The frame is also very big and I need a big frame, not only for comfort but also because I look ridiculous with a small one! I wear this frame all the time. So for work when I’m dressed more casually with jeans and a T-shirt, but also for more formal events. With a smart outfit the frame looks very chic.

The signature for this collection and the clear reference to Tim Van Steenbergen’s clothing collection is the metal sidepiece on the glasses. This detail has the structure of tree bark and looks very luxurious. Just like a jewel, this emphasis gives something unique to the glasses. The model is rounded, large and very stylish. And this model has Zeiss lenses! My clothing style is rather casual. I’m practically always wearing jeans. And I love the brand adidas (sneakers, sweaters, t-shirts…). I’m interested in fashion so I do try to find out what the trends are but I’ll wear only the things I really like and combine them in my own way. Rock ‘n roll! I prefer sunglasses in a ‘basic’ colour.

Very colourful sunglasses are not my thing. My black and white pair goes with everything and that’s great. The pair I have now, really glams up an outfit.”

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