From the houses of the great haute couturiers and courtesans to the oldest haberdasheries and perfume makers in France, this week we take you behind the seams of our recent fashion history tours of Paris.
Recommendations:
La Païva
La Galerie Dior
Les Puces
Fondation Azzedine Alaïa
Hôtel Drouot
Atelier Caraco
Rebecca's Textile Tours of Paris
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Aug 2024
Wallis : la sulfureuse duchesse de Windsor… (3/3)
<p>Entre bijoux onéreux et marques de luxe, le couple semble vivre une histoire idyllique et faste. Mais sous l’apparence glamour, les dessous se révèlent plus compliqués. <br/><br/>"Secrets d'Histoire" est un podcast d'Initial Studio, adapté de l'émission de télévision épon ... Show More
27m 22s
Jan 2025
Discover the tales of history's great treasures
Swallowed by the sea, buried, hidden behind walls or concealed…True treasure troves have always known the best place to hide. And when to reappear and surprise us!
Harboring tales worthy of an adventure novel, they often contain fascinating secrets.
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Aug 2024
[Les Odyssées de l'été] E01⏐Le Grand Diamant Bleu de Louis XIV
<p>Aux origines d'un bijou, on trouve bien souvent une histoire d'aventure...</p><br><p>Le voyage nous fait aller de l’Inde du Grand Moghol, aux rives du nouveau continent, du Versailles de Louis XIV aux échoppes des plus grands joailliers. C’est l’un des diamants les plus connus ... Show More
14m 41s
Oct 2024
European Honeymoon Recap: The Highs and Lows with Ceara and Connor
<p>Ep 194: In this episode, Ceara brings on her husband Connor to share the details from their honeymoon through Mallorca, Switzerland, and Paris! They cover everything from dreamy hotels and epic scenery to unexpected travel mishaps (AKA poop-gate). Ceara and Connor also spill t ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 2024
S05E04 - Perles⏐Les perles de Marilyn
<p>Oubliez les chaînes en or et les grosses pierres : l’un des ornements les plus recherchés pour les célébrités masculines d’Hollywood et d’ailleurs, n’est autre que le collier perles.</p><br><p>A$AP Rocky, Usher, Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Timothée Chalamet, Shawn Mendes, Pharrel ... Show More
14m 36s
Apr 2025
S09E02 - Art Deco⏐Raymond Templier, a passion for speed
Movie stars have always worn jewelry. In the 1920s, the Art Deco style gradually took over red carpets and film reels. Worn by some of the greatest actresses of the day, from Louise Brooks to Brigitte Helm, Art-Deco jewelry was the epitome of modern beauty. Raymond Templier, one ... Show More
14m 23s
Sep 29
A Time Slip in Versailles: The Moberly-Jourdain Incident
On a warm, overcast summer’s day of 1901, two English school mistresses strolled through the gardens of Versailles, unaware they were about to step into a defining moment in their lives. One minute in the present and the next in the past, Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourda ... Show More
49m 28s
Apr 2025
S09E04 - Art Deco⏐Paris-Shanghai, a dialog of styles
In Paris, in the 1920s, a myriad of languages was spoken. Elegant ladies from all over the world flocked to the French capital to shop to their heart’s content. The city, a veritable crossroads of influences, drew inspiration from the most diverse sources. But if there was one ... Show More
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