Archive for the 'Francophilia' Category

Lycée Francais de New York To Honor Jean Paul Gaultier

Filed Under: Awardz Francophilia Jean Paul Gaultier

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Jean Paul Gaultier is being honored at the Lycée Francais de New York's annual gala this year.

On March 17th the designer will receive the Charles de Ferry de Fontnouvelle Award, an award that recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the French-American community.

Congrats, JPG!

[Image via WENN.]

Shopping In Paris Means Dealing With Irritated Salespeople

Filed Under: Francophilia Business Blitz Retail Therapy

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Paris might be known as the fashion capital of the world, but prepare yourself for rude sales reps if you decide to shop there.

The famed Avenue des Champs-Elysées, which features some of the biggest names in fashion, was ranked as number 22 in terms of customer service.

Reports showed that 40% of the time the sales staff seemed irritated to have to deal with customers.

Leslie Kambourian, an account director in charge of fashion and luxury at Presence, Read the rest of this entry »

[Image via WENN.]

Oops! Naked Man Appears In Kids T-Shirt Ad

Filed Under: Icky Icky Poo Oops! Wacky, Tacky & True Fashion Smashion Francophilia

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Someone's getting fired.

French retailer La Redoute is in full on damage control mode after using a photo to advertise kids t-shirts featured a naked man in the background.

We're trying to figure out how this got by so many people.

A hairy naked man Read the rest of this entry »

Bonjour! Forever 21 Sets Up Shop In France

Filed Under: Francophilia Business Blitz Forever 21

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Forever 21 is coming to France!

The fast-fashion retailer announced last week they plan to open their first French retail store in the Vélizy 2 shopping mall on January 28th.

If all goes well, Forever 21 hopes to add more locations in France in the future.

[Image via Getty Images.]

Salma Hayek Suits Up In Paris

Filed Under: Fashion Smashion Salma Hayek Francophilia

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Salma Hayek came out for a good cause in Paris on Wednesday night.

The beautiful 45 year old attended UNICEF's Frimousses de Createurs auction looking sharp in a black suit and a white polka dot blouse.

Funds raised from last night's event will be used to help the children of Darfur.

[Image via Fame Pictures.]

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