Joyeux Anniversaire BB Brigitte Bardot, who turned 89 this week, is often associated with the French Riviera with images of her lounging on the seaside in stripes and little else. However, she was a Parisienne first. Brigitte was born on the 28 September 1934 in Passy in the 16th arro...

There’s a lot of talk about sustainability in the fashion industry - yet the industry has apparently always thrived on built-in obsolescence.Looking at the fashions paraded on catwalks, today's outlandish outfit is destined for next season's scrapheap.A look over our Jac Cadeaux website through t...

The Original French Influencer Jane Birkin 1946 - 2023     France’s favourite “petite Anglaise”, the British-born singer and actor Jane Birkin,  died recently at her home in Paris, at age 76. French president Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Birkin, saying she “embodied freedom and sang...

Photo Shoot: Spring/Summer - Printemps/Été It’s been a busy week at Jac Cadeaux. Yesterday was a highlight, spent in our photographic studio all day, photographing our Spring/Summer range. We hope you enjoy the pictures! Next up, we have some beautiful cashmere and cotton pieces just arrived. We...

The playground of the rich and famous, the French Riviera has an unwritten uniform that combines nautical and Parisian style. One often associates the Riviera with French icons like fabled 1960's star Brigitte Bardot, lounging on the seaside in stripes and little else. Brigitte was born in 1934 ...

With many people heading to France for the northern Summer, I'm reflecting on the excellent and informative piece written last year in the SMH by style editor Damien Woolnough.  France (but mostly Paris)Damien Woolnough contemplates French style. Sydney Morning Herald  22  October 2022.  Walking...