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224 Pages Of “Paris Versus New York”

Rachel KrauseFebruary 10, 2012 //
365 Days In Paris
Leonora lived in Paris for a year and brought us along with her. Read More »
Alber Elbaz Wrote a Book
Alber Elbaz photo
The man behind Lanvin puts pen to paper. Read More »
Dam Tea Bags!
This cup is perfect for any Parisian or New Yorker in need of a caffeine fix. Read More »

As both a New Yorker and a bonafide Francophile, I am a madly adoring fan of the brilliant graphic designer Vahram Muratyan’s website, Paris versus New York. He compares the City of Lights to the Big Apple in a way that isn’t snarky, or biased toward one or the other — rather, they read more like romantic odes to both cities. His modern designs and prints have gained something of a following since his blog’s debut in 2010, and last week he released a 224-page book of his contrast-and-compare illustrations. If you’re a fan of Paris vs. NYC, or Paris, or NYC, or all of the above, you must get this book. It’s simple and lovely and makes me want to book a trip to La Ville-Lumière, dès que possible. Equally charming: this Blackbook interview with the artist. [$20, in Anthropologie stores and online]

Morning Quickies: Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes Do Paris

Jessica WakemanNovember 28, 2011 //
Gosling Vs. Puppies
Where it all started... Read More »
Gosling, Sock-less
The Gos shuns socks in favor of bare ankles. 9 Photos »
Clooney Vs. Gosling
George Clooney & Ryan Gosling
Who will win their prank war at the "Ides Of March" premiere? 4 Photos »
Ryan Gosling Eva Mendes Paris photo
  • As if we’re not already jealous enough, Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes toured Paris this weekend together. That sound you hear is Amelia seething. [People, Celebuzz]
  • Lily Allen gave birth on Friday to a baby girl. Mazel tov, Lily! [NYMag.com]
  • Courtney Stodden dropped off some minskirts and six-inch heels for the disadvantaged at donation center this weekend. If you find a tube top smeared with frosted lipstick at a local Goodwill, you win a prize! [ONTD]
  • Rihanna had a “meltdown” hours before a concert in Dublin because she’s exhausted out from her 10-month-long, 101-date tour. So RiRi called up Beyoncé for a pep talk, who reportedly told her to finish up the tour and then take a year off. Poor thing. Definitely a break, girl! [MTV UK]  Keep reading »

Travel Diary: Paris, Je T’aime!

Winona Dimeo-EdigerSeptember 21, 2011 //

As I mentioned last week, I’m spending the month exploring Europe and I’ll be chronicling my journey for The Frisky. My boyfriend Nick and I began our trip in Paris. We spent a few days there on our own and then my mom and my brother Devin joined us. Well, they tried. Unfortunately, their first experience with the Paris Metro system played out like a formulaic sequel to “Home Alone:” Devin boarded a train and the doors closed before my mom could get on. Neither of them had a cellphone or directions, so they spent the next two and a half hours riding trains back and forth through the city trying to find each other while Nick and I waited for them at the Metro station — terrified that they’d been abducted — and chain-eating croissants to cope with the stress. Luckily Devin found a kindly Scottish farmer to guide him home and my mom found a payphone under the Eiffel Tower, but wow, what a crazy day (apparently my family has bad luck with trains). More thoughts on Paris after the jump… Keep reading »

Club Silencio: Disneyland For David Lynch Fans

Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 16, 2011 //

All my nightlife prayers have been answered. This September, director David Lynch is opening a “Mulholland Drive”-themed haunt called “Silencio,” after the club in the film. The Lynchian hot spot, which will be located in Paris’ Montmarte district (my very, very favorite part of Paris, where the Bohemian movement was born), will reportedly be a concert hall, art gallery, restaurant, bar, and club combo decorated in accordance with the film. I am picturing it right now—absinthe a plenty (and maybe some Pabst for good measure), a cowboy, waitresses named Betty, blue keys to get in and out of every room, singers who collapse, eccentric folks enacting wild, Bacchanalian orgies. Oh, the bizarre possibilities are endless! It’s like Disneyland for “Twin Peaks” fan-girls. [ONTD] Keep reading »

Would You Wear: Pant Boots?

Julie GersteinMarch 7, 2011 //

Take a good look at this picture from Hermes’ Fall Ready-to-Wear collection. Sure, it looks like some leather pants and some boots, but look closer: Those are pant boots — pants with built-in shoes. Of course, they’re from Hermès, so they’re prohibitively expensive, but it’s only a matter of time before this idea trickles down to mass fashion. I mean, we’ve already imagineered Sheggings, right? The pant boot, or “poot,” does come with some complications. Namely, how do you alter it if you’re short? And what do you do if one of the boot heels breaks while you’re wearing it? Is it poots off? So tell us — would you wear them? Keep reading »

Gaga Makes New Music for Mugler

Julie GersteinJanuary 18, 2011 //

Dying for new Lady Gaga? Sure you are. But if you want to hear new Gaga you’re going to have to score yourself a ticket to designer Thierry Mugler’s menswear show in Paris on Wednesday. Mugler designer Nicola Formichetti, who’s designed clothes for Gaga in the past, snagged the Mama Monster to be “musical director” of her show. Some say Gaga will offer up never-before-heard remixes from her new album, due out in May. We wish we could be there. [WWD] Keep reading »

Awesome Affordable Etsy Find: Paris Je T’aime

Winona Dimeo-EdigerDecember 21, 2010 //

Think of all the cool things you could put in this gorgeous locket: a photo of your lover, a photo of your dog, a cute little poem, a tiny cheat sheet for your French quiz … the possibilities are endless! [$8, Urban Rose] Keep reading »

Did You Know It’s Technically Illegal For Women To Wear Pants In Paris?

Leonora EpsteinOctober 27, 2010 //

I live in Paris. And I wear pants. Which apparently means I’m in big trouble. I got a crazy talking to the other day from a man sitting next to me in a cafe when he told me what I was doing was illegal. I panicked for a second, hoping that my heroin stash hadn’t fallen out of my bag or that the security tag from my stolen shirt wasn’t showing. No, all good there, so what was the deal? “You’re wearing pants,” the creepster said. “You know it’s against the law for women to wear pants in Paris, right?” Keep reading »

French Lady Not Sorry For Her “Burqa Rage” And Ripping The Veil Off A Muslim Woman

Jessica WakemanOctober 14, 2010 //

“Burqa rage.” Never heard of it before? Me neither. Women being forced to wear burqas does makes me upset. But a 63-year-old French woman, known only as Marlene, took things too far when she attacked a woman who chose to wear a body-covering veil while furniture shopping in a Paris suburb. When Marlene saw the victim, known only as Shaika, 26, perusing a department store in a burqa, she asked the Muslim woman to disrobe. “I told her to take off the veil she had on her face,” she said. “I grabbed and pulled it.” Shaika refused to remove her burqa and Marlene allegedly began hitting her, successfully pulling off the veil and biting Shaika’s hand in the process. “Now I can see your face,” she allegedly shouted. Keep reading »

Paris Department Store Shows L’Amour For NY Designers

Leonora EpsteinSeptember 30, 2010 //

Famous for its fun windows, Parisian department store Printemps is now paying homage to New York City designers like Thakoon, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Tory Burch. Looking at these pictures feels a bit like walking through an amusement park with the bubbly graphics, iconic Americana images (Mickey Mouse, Campbell’s soup, Superman) and larger than life props like giant cupcakes, hot dogs, and balloons. Check out some more pics after the jump! [I Prefer Paris] Keep reading »

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