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We visited the home of Beatrice Laval, whom Brand Julie owner Reiko Nakagawa praises as a "color genius!", on Ms. Nakagawa's behalf! Beatrice is the designer and president of the fabric brand "Le Monde Sauvage." This brand, Le Monde Sauvage, meaning "Wild World," was founded by Beatrice's parents in 1970. "My father traveled all over the world, buying interesting things he found in each place. He took me with him, and I also traveled to China and Japan when I was a child," says Beatrice. The conversation flowed easily with her, which was unexpected from the information that she is...

Did you enjoy the previous article, “Visiting the Brocante Dealer ‘La Bruyère’ at Rungis Market”? This time, I’d like to show you some items that personally caught my eye during that interview. First, another shot of the vast sales floor. Next to Mr. Nakagawa, the owner, who was carefully inspecting each item with a clear purpose, I walked around, overwhelmed by the sheer variety of products. There were simply too many! Amidst it all, what caught my eye as "unusual" was this cup and saucer. It's a chunky pottery piece, with a handle designed to be pinched rather than having...

September is the season for the interior trade fair "Maison & Objet."Mr. Nakagawa, the owner of Ashiya Blanc de Juillet,flies to Paris every year at this time for purchasing.This time, I accompanied him as he planned to visita brocante (retro used goods) dealer at Rungis Market.The shop is called "La Bruyère,"and it was introduced by Béatrice, a designer close to Mr. Nakagawa.You can see photos from Béatrice's exhibition HERE. Several vendors are housed in a greenhouse-like warehouse.Are you familiar with "Rungis Market"?It is the largest fresh produce market in France and the world, with a total area of 234 hectares.The...

If you're a sweet-toothed Paris lover,you've probably heard of "Le Comptoir," the cake shop at the Ritz Paris.It's a popular cake shop located on the same street as Chanel's historic flagship store on Rue Cambon.It was awarded "World's Best Patisserie" in La Liste 2024 (an award that evaluates restaurants worldwide), andChef Pâtissier François Perret is undoubtedly one of the most successful pastry chefs right now. Le Comptoir has opened a branch on the Left Bank in Paris, the Sèvres store.I'd like to give you a tour of the store with photos taken at a press event before its opening at...

Time flies and three months have already passed in 2025. These days in Paris, it feels like spring is getting closer with each passing day. Looking back at Paris from January 2025 to today, Dry January was a memorable month. Dry January is a movement that began in the UK in 2014, and aims to "make January a better place after a December full of partying. "Let's go a month without drinking alcohol!" It's a new habit that's like a bit of a challenge. It officially arrived in France in 2020. The French Public Health Agency has launched a major...

The big event of the century Paris 2024 has concluded with great success. The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games With the intention of "one tournament without distinction," The official name was Paris 2024. What can be inferred from this name is that These are lofty goals, such as inclusion and sustainability. No new stadiums will be built, Showing that "it is possible to hold a big event without putting a burden on the environment," It was a wonderful tournament that aimed to pass on that know-how as a legacy to the next generation. Speaking of legacy and heritage, Do politicians...