Rossano Ferretti

Rossano Ferretti opened at 4 rue Cambon in Paris on January 14 and of course Carine Roitfeld stopped in to sample the salon's services. Guests at the luxurious salon move from room to room in this chic Hausmann apartment for shampooing, cutting, drying, and so forth and have the option to enter and exit the salon via secret corridors. Marble fireplaces, parquet floors, and decorative moldings add to the cozy charm of the salon.

Born in Italy, Ferretti learned his craft at his mother's salon outside of Parma before traveling to London to perfect his skills. He is famous for handling the coiffures of Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell as well as working for Chanel and Armani. His own philosophy, the Rossano Ferretti Method, focuses on naturalness and personalization. As Ferretti recommends: "Following other stars and their hairstyles can take you only so far. I mean, one's hairstyle or haircut does reflect one's personality in many ways. So it's always good to retain a certain amount of uniqueness." Ferretti is currently building his hair empire with twenty salons worldwide including a brand new space in Manhattan, a school in Madrid, and more openings planned.

Photograph of Rossano Ferretti courtesy of Stefanie Starz.
Photograph of salon © 2010 Rossano Ferretti. All Rights Reserved.

Toraya

When asked about her favorite gourmet spots in Paris, Carine Roitfeld named the Japanese tea salon Toraya. One of the oldest pastry shops in Japan, Toraya opened another location in Paris at 10 rue Saint-Florentin in 1980. They offer a tempting array of teas, light meals, and pastries in harmony with the seasons as well as cakes created especially for the Toraya salon in Paris. This is the place to go when you crave tender pound cake with green tea matcha stuffed with red azuki paste and candied chestnuts, mmm. Perhaps you will have the good fortune to see Carine enjoying a usagi-man or hana-ogi when you stop by, quelle chance.

Toraya images courtesy of Toraya Group.

Carine's Tea Time

Vogue Paris and Hôtel de Crillon join forces to host the Vogue Bar in the spirit of Paris Fashion Week from March 4 to 13. The menu proffers delectable beverages, often nutritious in nature, and frequently named for VP insiders. After reading accounts of the opening soirée, it seems the favorite house drink is the one named in honor of Carine Roitfeld (pictured here in the most sophisticated shade of green). "Carine's Tea Time" combines Vodka Absolut 100, sirop de thé vert, jus citron vert, eau florale de menthe or in English, Absolut vodka, green tea syrup, lime juice, and mint blossom water. This concoction sounds refreshing and comforting with just the right note of tanginess. In other words, as original and tasteful as the name suggests. The unusual hue reminds me of the Roitfeld eyes, c'est sublime.

Carine's Tea Time drink at the Vogue Bar © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Update on mercredi 10 mars 2010 by kellina

Naturally ageless beauty Carine Roitfeld uses the timeless wisdom of the Orient to purify while partying; she simply adds green tea to her drink. Here she shines in her vintage gold Yves Saint Laurent lamé dress and César Compression pendant while enjoying her ephemeral namesake.

Carine Roitfeld photograph courtesy of twitter.com/VogueParisLive

Update on samedi 14 août 2010 by kellina

Cute! Here we see Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert Konjic enjoying the refreshing cocktail known as "Carine's Tea Time" at the Vogue Bar at Hôtel de Crillon.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Robert Konjic photograph © 2010 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.

Hermès

Carine Roitfeld finds that when shopping for gifts, Hermès is sure to be the best value. As she says whether the gift is, "A perfume, a tie or more... It's always beautiful and chic. And the window displays of the 24 Faubourg are really worth the detour." Further, when she was interviewed by Alena Doletskaya for the December issue of Vogue Russia, Carine mentioned that if she wants a good handbag for herself, she knows that the leather goods produced by Hermès will last for many years. She considers this quality the very DNA of the brand.

As you know, I attempt to follow in the footsteps of the great goddess of high fashion and this holiday season was no different. My beau received Ambre Narguile from the house's Hermessence Collection, delightfully packaged in signature Hermès perfection: crisp orange paper, festooned in brown grosgrain ribbon imprinted in white, unmistakably luxurious, assuredly Hermès. The box looked regal beneath the tree. He and I both love the rich warmth of this scent, sweet with smoky and spicy undertones—utterly irresistible. Ambre Narguile was created by Hermès nose Jean-Claude Ellena in 2004 and is meant to evoke cashmere; the notes featured include benzoin, caramel, cinnamon, coumarine, honey, labdanum, musk, rum, sesame seed, tonka bean, vanilla, and white orchid. As one critic precisely warns, it renders you mouthwatering.

Hermès' extraordinary silk scarves and ties make equally welcome gifts. If you are interested in the silkier side of the house, note this forthcoming book titled The Hermès Scarf: History & Mystique due to publish in April. The author explores the history of this classic luxury item, the treasured square of silk adored and shared by families and collectors since its debut in 1937. Perhaps you are in the market for the fine leather goods for which Hermès is known, either for yourself or for a loved one. Whatever the gift you seek, the House of Hermès is never afraid to take a fresh and frequently witty approach to its own heritage; combined with its reputation for enduring quality, this is one luxury brand that is worth your investment.

Hermès packaging photo courtesy of The PurseBlog. Ambre Narguile image courtesy of Hermès.

Joëlle Ciocco

Joëlle Ciocco is a beauty address preferred by Carine Roitfeld as featured in the latest issue of Vogue Paris. From the perspective of Laetitia Casta, the brief editorial says: ‹‹En période de stress, dès que ça commence à se voir sur le visage, je file chez Joëlle Ciocco. En plus de son incroyable nettoyage qui fait la peau toute fraîche, Loubna me fait un massage du visage extra, quoiqu'un peu bizarre, parce qu'elle masse aussi l'intérieur de la bouche avec des gants pour détendre toutes les tensions. Juste après, mon élocution est toujours meilleure. Pour le théâtre, c'est formidable.››

In English: "In times of stress, as soon as it starts to show on the face, I'm off to Joëlle Ciocco. In addition to her incredible cleansing that freshens the skin, Loubna gives me an extra facial massage, though somewhat strange, as she massages inside my mouth with gloves on to relax all tension. Right after my speech is always improved. For acting, it's great."

Joëlle Ciocco (pictured below) is one of the most famous European facialists; all of her treatments and products are created from the best raw materials on a small scale by biochemists who study your skin and provide informed recommendations suited to your specific needs. Parisian women claim that Joëlle's treatments actually halt the aging process which explains why they pay the 600 euro fee for a first appointment.

Vogue Paris editorial image © 2009 Condé Nast. All Rights Reserved.
Joëlle Ciocco photograph © 2009 BeautyJournaal.nl