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Claudia Curran
Joyeux Anniversaire Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot, who turned 90 in September, is a living symbol of the French Riviera – whether as a young starlet lounging seaside in stripes, or now as one of the region’s longest established residents. However, bébé was a Parisienne first. Brigitte was born on 28 September 1934 in Passy, in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, to wealthy bourgeois parents who were strict Catholics. Studying ballet from the age of 13 for three years at the Paris Conservatory, Brigitte developed the poise and gait that would soon fascinate the world. At 15, she graced the cover of Elle magazine. It was immediately clear that she depicted...
Claudia Curran
The good oil on ....olive
As we head towards the end of the year we are still taking delivery of Summer stock we have had to replemish. We’ve been frenetically unpacking boxes and rearranging our stock room while Susi, our newly adopted King Charles Cavalier, watched on. As a part of our Summer range we are delighted to introduce our Olive l’Été (summer) dress. It’s in a classic, easy to wear style, with elbow-length sleeves and a fine stripe. It is crafted in 95% cotton and 5% elastane, creating a little stretch and a lot of comfort. French women love the colour...
Claudia Curran
La Vie en Rouge
The colour red is often associated with passion and intensity, and that’s putting aside any reference to recent US political events! French culture is synonymous with romance and sophistication; we think of bold red lipstick, an outfit capped with a red beret, the confidence of a bright red top over a white pant, or red shoes peeking out from a flared blue jean. We can never run out of reasons to love a pop of red, even if it's just a tiny pyrotechnic show of glossy red nails. Arriving next week is a fresh re-stock of our red...
Claudia Curran
Love linen
Linen is a natural fibre and with its light and breezy feel, is perfect for the Australian climate. Made from the flax plant, linen has stronger fibres than cotton and is generally a little heavier. Its ability to wick moisture makes it even more suitable for summer wear, particularly with a longer sleeve for sun protection. We’ve been enjoying with the elegant Natalie Decorte (above), who started her career as a ballerina before moving on to modelling. She's now a mother of four children living in beautiful, rural Warranulla, NSW. We matched Natalie in navy and white Breton tops, with...