4 Cultural Hubs and Cities To Visit in 2022

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Miami: American city of Miami is the second most populous in Florida State. The reason , it is  a powerful hub for shopping and a lively nightlife, with great bars, restaurants and clubs that last until sunrise, Miami also has good museums and beautiful historic buildings.Continue reading

3 Healthy Recipes With Charlotte Collard

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Her concept Heels & Spaghetti is already salivating the masses on Instagram. After modelling, the Belgian gastronome Charlotte Collard, hyperactive entrepreneur and mother of three girls, is launching an enticing project that combines fashion and something more …..gastronomy.Continue reading

THE ART OF SCENT LAYERING WITH DIPTYQUE

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The creation of olfactory scents may as well be considered a sport in France, with good reason – home to arguably the most prestigious fragrance schools in the world, becoming a ‘le nez’ (that’s Nose, in case your French is dusty) comes with it infinite prestige. Continue reading

PHOTO EXHIBITION IN VENICE JAEGER-LECOULTRE

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To commemorate 10 years of commitment to film and to honor artists who have left their mark on contemporary cinema,  Jaeger-LeCoultre will present a photographic exhibition on the island Lido during the Venice Film Festival , from 2 to 12 September, entitled  Behind the Scenes. Continue reading

DISCOVER CRYOTHERAPY

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Elsa venting her spleen singing on snowclad foothills after freezing guts out of HER people in FROZEN made everyone believe (or atleast visualise), they can perform similar feat (singing) barely clothed in subzero temp, but in reality you get HYPOTHERMIA instead of OLAF. Cryotherepy allows you to experience subzero temperature in controlled Continue reading

Oscar Buzz

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Oscar nominees for the 88th annual awards were announced this morning in Los Angeles. Australian talent features prominently in the list of Oscar hopefuls.

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Brigitte: Paris isn’t burning

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Post-Paris attacks, L’Officiel spoke to Aurélie Saada (right) one half of French pop-duo, Brigitte, the other half of which is neighbour and bestie Sylive Hoarau. The sultry performers will bring their retro chic sounds to Australia early next year for So Frenchy So Chic.

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Freywille: The Night of the Masters

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A humid spring night in Melbourne was the backdrop for a celebration. Rosé, champagne, fresh seafood, a string duo and the star attractions—Monet’s blooming garden in Giverny and Klimt’s golden mosaic-like paintings— reimagined as timeless jewellery.

A toast to the Masters.

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007: Bollinger ‘Spectre’ Crystal

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To celebrate the release of the newest James Bond instalment, Spectre, the House of Bollinger—which has been allied with her Majesty’s famous secret agent since 1979—has created a limited edition crystal set to express the ultimate in refinement and excellence so intrinsic to 007.

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So Frenchy So chic in the park

The giant Francophile picnic and music fest, So Frenchy So Chic, is returning for its fifth outing in Melbourne and third time for Sydney in January 2016. In the meantime, Parisian style icon and restless creative Lou Doillon who leads the lineup, has released the bluesy single “Where To Start” from her upcoming album Lay Low.

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The Australian Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

The Australian Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty premiered in Melbourne on Tuesday night to much fanfare and resounding applause.

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Iris: Australian Release and Competition

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Documentary film-maker Albert Maysles (GREY GARDENS, GIMME SHELTER) turns his lens to Iris Apfel, style icon and muse, famous for her sharp wit as much as her flamboyant dress sense. IRIS is a story about creativity, design and of course, the incredible sartorial choices of this inspirational 93 year-old New Yorker.

IRIS portrays a woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life’s sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment.

To celebrate the Australian release, we are giving away 10 passes. For your chance to win tickets, please email competition@lofficiel.com.au or fill out the form on our contact us page.

 

Melbourne’s French culinary experts talk shop

“We tend to forget the classic, authentic French flavours. What is really important is to use the freshest and best basic ingredients, and everything to be homemade from A to Z.” – Mercédé Coubard, A la folie Patisserie

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Baguettes freshly baked in a suburban boulangerie, to Brie Mariotte and aged Reypenaer in your neighbourhood café; there is no reason why you can’t experience the authentic taste of French staples in Melbourne. Bastille Day 2015 Melbourne brought some of the most inspiring French culinary experts and business owners under one roof at the State Library Victoria.Continue reading

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Second Annual Foundation Gala: Fashion with a cause

Leonard DiCaprio called on his celebrity cohort to join him in St Tropez—the star of The Great Gatsby playing host at this lavish party with a cause. The guest list included a who’s who of fashion, film and music, and while there was definitely frivolity, DiCaprio raised close to $40 million for his wildlife preservation charity.

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