What to see, do and eat when you are summering in the City…of Paris, bien sur!

Check out…Andy Warhol’s iconic portraits of DVF and other notable personalities at the Grand Palais exhibit, The Great World of Andy Warhol, which is up through July, 13th.

Eat…at La Societe on Rue St. Germain – the new restaurant from the owners of Costes. Enjoy the beautiful space, designed by Christian Liaigre, the beautiful people, who surround you, and the delicious meal, which you’re sure to love. Or, for something a little more traditional, try out a Paris favorite, and indulge on steak frites at L’ Entrecote. Try out their new location on Boulevard Montparnasse, across from La Coupole.

Stay…at Hotel Particulier near the legendary Montmartre on Avenue Junot. Relax in the the magnificent gardens designed by Louis Benech, while you map out the rest of your day.

Shop…at one of the three DVF Paris locations! Visit the flagship store at 29 Rue Francois 1er, or check out 14 Rue d’ Alger or 81 Rue des Saints Peres. Once you’ve had your fill of DVF (if that’s even possible), go to Karry’O. Karine Berrebi is the queen of vintage jewelry on Rue des Saints Peres, calling number 62 home.

Take a break…and step into Herboriste, on Rue de Petits Champs behind the Palais Royal. They have all the tisanes (herbal teas) you could need to feel good.

at the Claridge

With Oscar weekend behind me, I go to London to begin my new project… designing a dozen rooms at Claridge’s. Claridge’s is my favorite hotel in the world, so I am honored they thought of me, and I know I will make the most glamorous hotel rooms in the world!

Straight from the plane I go to their warehouse to pick and choose some of their vintage furniture. I find some good sofas and a few art deco desks…it is very important for me to preserve the heritage of Claridge’s, its glamour and elegance but make it relevant for today. I spend the next few days with my team, and our ideas become clearer every day!! I also manage to squeeze in some time to go to the theatre and see On the Waterfront and have supper at The Wolseley.

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First Diane was on the cover of Purple magazine, then we were obsessed with purple for the season, and now, we have some fabulous photos from the Purple party in Paris (say that three times fast!) The party took place last Thursday at old-is-new-again club Le Montana on the Left Bank, and was to celebrate the new Spring/Summer issue.

Get Diane’s Sheila dress in Deep Anenome…

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Wonder Woman on the wall

Last night, DVF Paris celebrated the launch of the Wonder Woman collection and the Be the Wonder Woman You Can Be comic series with a full on fête. The wall outside our Rue Francois 1er shop was illuminated with full-size projection of Wonder Woman and the inside was filled with fabulous femmes. Since launching the collection and comic series in New York in October, DVF’s Wonder Woman message has been spreading the globe (London, Brussels, and France), and women have been snapping up the limited editions items and collection.

Shop the comic book, tote bag, and t-shirt…

Diane von Furstenberg opened her third DVF boutique in the City of Lights on October 18th. Located at 29 Rue Francois 1er, in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the 2,370 sq. ft. space is both luxurious and intimate, featuring fuchsia and signature black and white DVF printed ottomans, constellations of mirrors along the walls and ceilings, marble floors, ivory columns and crystal chandeliers throughout. The transit strike was not enough to stop friends, family, press and celebrities from attending the cocktail party in Diane’s honor, hosted by partner Catherine Madar. Guests included actress Marie-Josee Croze, writer Marek Halter, Albert Koski, and director Danielle Thompson.

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