rue du magic

I'd have to say, one of the most exciting things about living in Paris is experiencing Paris Fashion Week and all the beautiful people that fill the city.  As if the people of Paris weren't beautiful enough and the city not alive enough...Paris Fashion Week is pretty much NEXT LEVEL.

All that said, working your way into one of the top couturier's fashion shows is next to impossible if you're not press, a buyer or a celebrity...but, I was lucky enough to snag a ticket to the Rue du Mail spring show courtesy of Diana.

My invite

Rue du Mail, designed by Martine Sitbon with creative director/husband Marc Ascoli, was launched in 2004 and definitely has had a rock'n'roll chick sensibility (lots of black, sequins etc) but it seems Martine has really punched up the line this season with some bold colour and pastels...a much softer look and feel.

A few looks from the show and shot or two from the after party:

I also had the pleasure of stopping by the office headquarters at 5 rue du Mail (of course!) - the office is very very cool!! It's a beautiful old building with a quaint courtyard.  As you walk in there is a huge disco ball hanging from the ceiling and along one side of the courtyard is the "choo choo train" where most of the admin/sales people work - their desks are lined up in a row...a bit like a train...i guess!!

anyway...check the pics

Marc, signing a magazine he art directed

very cool staircase that leads to the showroom

they play kookie movies all day on mute

okay - that's all for now!!

xoxo