Coco Chanel’s cocoon, beauty in the spotlight at the Louvre, Venetian-inspired perfumes… November’s Beauty Imperative

Coco Coco

Nothing had happened in Passi for a long time. However, on November 8, a great event took place: the opening of the first house of Chanel beauty. 180 m^2: On three floors, celebrating the brand’s perfumes, skin care and make-up, this multi-sensory environment reflects both the house’s codes and the French spirit, embroidering classicism and modernity. But this range of senses does not only speak to the eyes the skin also joins the party with a happy mix of high technology (cryotherapy, radiofrequency, microcurrents) and exclusive mechanical techniques Fascia treatment takes place upstairs. This special massage is a gentle reading of the tissue. What Coco Chanel called “soul care.” Mark your calendars. M.L.

Chanel beauty house, 1, hause de la Muette, 75016 Paris.

The essence of Venice

Matthieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta’s highly fashionable artistic director, has overseen the creation of these five fragrances inspired by Venetian heritage: materials of natural origin, glass bottles reminiscent of Murano and Carlo Scarpa, wooden corks… Each piece is set On a green marble plinth found in the Great Canal Palaces. Better than perfumes, totems of sophistication, manifestos of mastery, and objets d’art. R.G.

Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum by Matthieu Blazy (€390 for 100ml) is available online at: www.bottegaveneta.com and in home boutiques.

History in the mirror

Beauty is millennial. Beauty is important. Beauty is plural. Beauty is cultural. If you still doubt it, follow the route invented by L’Oréal and the Louvre: Of all the beauties ! Ten thousand years of art and history are explained through 108 works marked with dedicated tags. Thanks to the QR code, they speak and tell their stories in the first person. So we enter Nefertitiab (2500 BC), Este. of the princess by Pisanello (1435), “Woman in the Mirror” by Titian (1515), Bathsheba in the bathroom, Rembrandt (1654) or Portrait of the Woman in Black, renamed Madeleine, signed Marie-Guillemin Benoist and dated 1800. the sleeping hermaphrodite dating back to the 2nd century^e century, we recognize that gender issues are not recent The initiative runs until March 2027, with tours on Friday evenings , what will happen next, the monumental work 100 000 years of beauty published by Gallimard in collaboration with the L’Oréal Foundation, under the direction of anthropologist Élisabeth Azoulay, has just been republished with a new volume dedicated to the beauty of the future.Promises… M.L.

Moulin sees Rouget with Jeanne Damas

What could be more obvious than the collaboration between the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret and Les Filles en Rouje? in the collection at Rouje. During the program, this symbolic place of the capital and above all its festive spirit is given birth. “The dialogue between our two universes, where red is king pieces that are both refined and timeless, embodying the natural meeting of our two houses,” explained Moulin Rouge brand director Virginie Clerico. A collection that can be discovered in the new Cabaret boutique, but also in Rouje boutiques and online. J.F.

45 euros per pallet, fr.rouje.com.

Green and light

Being in a new place? La Maison Orveda, which has just opened its doors in the heart of Paris, combines everything that makes up the soul of the brand: state-of-the-art biotechnological and vegan premium treatments, created with a cosmetic surgeon, unique sensory experiences to disconnect body and soul… As well as a whole cultural and artistic life that will enliven this “comfort-futuristic” place. M.L.

An olfactory pop-up

L’Atelier Parfum launches a pop-up for the 2020 Christmas season, an opportunity to (re)discover its scented ceramic tile on an olfactory journey of 80m^2:We will go from Un Jardin Secret to Skins Sensations, through Sensual Illusion and Nature shots, and experts will also be present to assist visitors in the ever-delicate selection of perfumes on offer. J.F.

Until December 31, 20 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Paris.

The new face of Lancôme

She just finished a 95 sold-out world tour (of which Netflix dedicated a documentary), broke listening records on Spotify with her latest album that topped the charts… Now Olivia Rodrigo is adding a new line. his list. The rising pop star has just been named a global ambassador for Lancôme, at the age of 21. The Gen Z idol will be the face of the French cosmetics brand’s upcoming campaigns.“When it comes to beauty, it’s important to embrace your personality because today There are so many unrealistic expectations of young women. Lancôme is an iconic and timeless brand that promotes inner beauty, and it’s a real honor to join this family,” said the American. the singer and actress, winner of three Grammy Awards, in an official press release. The one who was named “Entertainer of the Year” by the magazine. The time In 2021, she joins Julia Roberts, Isabella Rossellini, Lily Collins and Aya Nakamura in the cast of five-star house muses. V.H.