DINING AT MUSIC HALL

Being in Europe feels to me on occasion like a stroll through a black and white dream. Everything is a little bit slower, a little bit lazier and of course, logically, more archaic. But there are places where one can go and peek into a world in technicolor.
Music Hall's 'out there' atmosphere strives to provide entertainment as much in the form of a meal as it does with its decor. A little kitch, but nevertheless refreshing among a mass of classic bistros and brasseries. The 70 pop ambiance is a good mood booster and the food is, hmm, let's say nice; tartar de thon, vegetable meli melo, or fondant de chèvre frais. There is a piano bar but count on a dj to add to the psychedelic flavor.

Open daily
11 am to 04 am

63 avenue Franklin Roosevelt - Paris 8e
Tél : 01 45 61 03 63
Métro : Franklin Roosevelt
www.music-hallparis.com

OUI TO WIFI

the hiatus from the blogosphere was absolutely not of my own will, but rather due to the unpredictable events life orchestrates from time to time. As it turns out, I actually missed it! Donc, me voile à nouveau...

Now, back to things of importance. If you have not yet heard Paris is ambitiously striving for a révolution numérique and will soon become one of the world's most wired capitals. The plan is to balnket the city with a free wireless network operated by private companies.

Bertrand Delanoe, the city's mayor told the press "We will act fast and firmly... to create the most favorable conditions for Paris. It is a decisive tool for international competition and thus important for the city." Rumor has it that the system will be up and running by the end of next year.

The city also plans to open Espaces publics Numériques in numerous arrondissements, which will allow people to use computers and take classes on computing and Internet technology. The goal is to make Paris one of the top digital cities on earth in the next decade, a move that could help the city stay competitive in the global labor market.

Have you noticed how the parisians always want a revolution?

ROYALTY OF STYLE DECRYPTS 2008 WINTER COLLECTIONS

Carine Roitfeld – The Editor in Chief, and Emmanuelle Alt – The Fashion Editor of Vogue Paris have just participated in a series of new video style sessions available exclusively on vogue.fr. Each interview decodes fashion’s hottest styles and trends from luxury trailblazers such as Louis Vuitton, YSL, Christian Dior, Lanvin, and Comme des Garçons, right as they unfold on the runway. You basically get the scoop commented by fashion's two most prominent editors!

Check it out:

http://www.vogue.fr

THEYSKENS PREOCCUPIED

I wish some designers, in particular Theyskens, were less preoccupied with addressing anything (such as the streets need for casual gear, or a more commercial slant) besides their visionary poetics.
Proof: Theyskens March 4, 2007 collection for Nina Ricci; a strangely sloppy assemblage, thankfully saved by the finale made up of his signature gowns, the thing he loves making most. Without fail love translates to beauty. Keep the beauty alive!

www.style.com

GALLIEROCK

Musée Galliera is presently closed. However, it will soon open its gates to honor, for the first time ever, the semi forgotten French designer, star of the 80's, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

As kitsch and surreal as ever, the emperor of overplay invites you into a space on heavy vitamin overdose! A giant Rubik’s® cube pulsates with acidic colors. Napoléonic, Jean d'Arc-ish and other historic elements blend with some of his sellouts such as teddy bear adorned sweaters, rock icons and cartoons, ponchos for two, postcard raincoats and other visual farrago! A compilation from the 40 years of art and pop-culture inspired labor. Gallierock gave JC/DC carte blanche, and he took them up on it choreographing and producing the whole endeavor. Bring a pair of sunglasses!


7 April – 29 July 2007

10 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie
75116 PARIS
Near Trocadéro
Metro: 9 Alma-Marceau, Iéna
Open every day except Monday between 10:00 and 6:00
7€ or reduced 5,50€