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Shein and BHV Marais: It’s already over—The reasons behind hasty departure from Paris

After just seven months, the Parisian department store BHV is ending its controversial partnership with Shein, a collaboration which the new management has called a “mistake.”

  • Jun 19, 2026 09:39

Health and hygiene at home: Why should you take your shoes off at the door?

In recent years, architectural and interior design trends have rediscovered the importance of the transition zone between the outdoors and indoors, recognizing it as a true sanitary and functional filter.

  • Jun 18, 2026 17:01

Estimated at 300,000 euros, this revolutionary “T-rex leather” bag flops at auction

The handbag, made from actual Tyrannosaurus rex cells, was recently the star of a one-of-a-kind auction at the Hôtel Drouot in Paris, organized by the Giquello auction house.

  • Jun 17, 2026 15:25

Fashion has a new muse — and it's sport

This summer, athletic wear will establish itself as a central source of inspiration. With preppy looks, functional silhouettes, and references to major sports icons, fashion is adopting a more vibrant, freer, and more contemporary vibe.

  • Jun 15, 2026 21:00

Tattoos: beware if you travel to these countries, they're forbidden

Tattoos may be a common form of self-expression in many Western countries, but they're frowned upon the world over.

  • Apr 15, 2026 18:00

Unbeatable tip for saying goodbye to your iron: no more creases and burns

For decades, the iron has been the symbol of a 'well-kept home'. This tool, as useful as it was 'dreaded', left its mark on entire generations, with its risk of burns and those seemingly endless piles of shirts to smooth out.

  • Jan 28, 2026 20:00

Blue Ikea bag retires

In the trunk of your car, in the pantry, in a closet, under your bed. We're even been told that some keep it under lock and key, you never know when someone might take it from you. We're talking about Ikea's iconic Frakta, the famous maxi bag made of recyclable polypropylene in that unmistakable blue color. A must for shopping at Ikea and far beyond: how handy is Frakta when moving house?

  • Jan 26, 2026 18:00