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French Impressions: Richard Beckel’s Maison Primeau couture of artful style and timeless design

March 28, 2013

Richard Beckel, founder and designer for the new fashion label Primeau, has designed custom women’s fashion for over 20 years. …

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French Lessons: They’re taking me to Marrakech!

July 27, 2012

Marrakesh, parched by the sun and bathed in a dusty light giving way to colors subtler and more seductive: intoxicating …

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French Lessons: Crème de la crème of the Côte d’Azur in Menton

July 6, 2012

Unabashedly playful in your jewelry, sunglasses, sandals and whimsical bag, breeze into this seaside town of gentle waves and sunny …

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French Lessons: Flaunt French Chic in Breton Sailor Stripes

June 22, 2012

Coco Chanel, inspired by sailors after a visit to the French coast, refashioned the horizontal striped marinière traditionally worn by …

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French Lessons: Who’s that girl down by the seaside in Deauville?

June 15, 2012

Coco Chanel, French fashion designer whose pursuit of simplicity made her an important twentieth century figure in fashion and founder …

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French Lessons: Take it to the Riviera

June 8, 2012

La Côte d’Azur, the Mediterranean coastline of the southwest corner of France, attracted the artistic painters, Renoir, Matisse and Picasso, …

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French Lessons: Ballet flats –– feline from the toes up

June 1, 2012

Brigitte Bardot, a classically trained ballerina, in 1956 came to Rose Repetto asking her to fashion a ballet slipper she …

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French Lessons: A Grand Entrance

April 13, 2012

French Lessons: Pantone® Color Trends

March 16, 2012

The seasons are changing – what better excuse to consult the Spring 2012 Pantone® Color Trends and give your wardrobe …

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French Lessons: Your New Look (at brunch)

January 6, 2012

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to invigorate your wardrobe, so let’s get inspired! At AWP, …

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