Design: Christofle

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Keeping up with the French theme, today I’m featuring some absolutely impressive items from Christofle. Why are beautiful French objets so darn pricey? Luxury doesn’t come cheap, right?

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butter dish, $400

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set of four butter spreaders – Malmaison, $495

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pastry stand – Jardin d’Eden, $1160

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rectangular tray – AG47, $370

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magnifying glass – Alibi, $215

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candelabra, $1950

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bowl – Transatlantique,  $1750

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necklace – Onde d’argent, $1650

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necklace – Palmaceae, $2400

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bangle – rivage

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champagne cooler, $1700

 Gorgeous, right? Oh, just so lovely!

Design: Merci Paris

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I hope to get to Merci on this trip to Paris. I’ve read so much about it, and I’m eager to have a look for myself. Wish me luck!

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White metal A chair, Tolix by Xacier Pauchard, €190

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salad servers, €16.90

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1L teapot, €79

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table lamp with hinged arm, by Bernard-Albin Gras, €415

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golden bell pendant – Artek by Alvar Aalto, €379

Fashion: Longchamp

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When I was 20 years old and living in Bordeaux, France, it didn’t take me long to notice that the purse of choice for so many French women was Longchamp. In any and every size. I LOVED them. I bought my first Longchamp – a red pliage – and it was a big purchase for my 20 year old self. It was completely worth it though as I have put – and continue to put – that little red pliage to very good use! Since then, I’ve added a few more Longchamp bags to my collection and they continue to be some of my favourites. They’re lightweight, easy to pack, fit all my junk, and they look good with anything. Plus, they’re French. Oui, oui!

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Le Pliage handbag

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The Derby hobo bag

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Veau Foulonné handbag

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Veau Foulonné travel bag with wheels

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ready-to-wear shorts

 

Design: Hermès

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In honour of my trip to Paris, I’m turning White Cabana into a French-filled blog over the next week or so. I’m starting with a biggie – Hermès.

While I’ve had my eye on Hermès for, like, ever, I only recently added Hermès pieces to my wardrobe this past fall to celebrate my PhD. I bought a classic black cross-body Evelyne and a beautiful (and colourful) carré. They were big purchases but I had been thinking about them for quite some time. I do take my luxury goods purchases very seriously.

Let’s have a look at some of the French goodness, shall we?

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Clic H bracelet, $620

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Oran sandals, $745

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Paf golf booties, $345

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Grand H pochette, $155

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Lift GM pendant, $350

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Maillons de Joel Stein, $420

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Garden Party bag, $1980

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Avalon blanket, $1375

 

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