Author Archives: Claudia

My beauty picks for Fashion Weeks

Fashion Weeks are coming up and my luggage is packed with all my little helpers [...]

PRE-FALL FASHION & ART, muse & fashion at Dior

Art and art movements have always been inspirational for fashion – and vice versa. Most of [...]

Many reasons for a weekly Hammam at the Royal Mansour in Marrakesh

When I chat with STELLA DE BAGNEUX, in the lush garden of the Royal Mansour [...]

Sparkling wine for an autumn weekend dinner

To prolong that Indian summer mood there is nothing better than gathering with your friends [...]

A chat with Monsieur Denis Montel, the architect who builds the world of Hermès

On a sunny day in Munich we meet Denis Montel from the Paris-based architectural firm RDAI [...]

Explore Paris in style — with a bicycle courtesy of The Peninsula

When you stay at the Hôtel The Peninsula (19 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris) in Paris, [...]

Christo’s Floating Piers at Lake Iseo – discovering a hidden gem

Italy is always worth a trip, and soaking up a bit of dolce far niente [...]

Drawing Mrs. Apfel

I met Eric a long time ago when we both had an exhibition in New [...]

Jewellery shopping

PARIS: Imagine you have a wish free and are invited to the Cartier Boutique No. [...]

Fermentation for your Health

MILAN: When I visited the EXPO in Milan, I was particularly fascinated with the South [...]