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Kate Cyr
Originally from a small town in upstate New York and most recently living in New York City, I transferred to Paris for work in April 2007. I'll admit it: I came to Paris convinced that no city could…
Originally from a small town in upstate New York and most recently living in New York City, I transferred to Paris for work in April 2007. I'll admit it: I came to Paris convinced that no city could compare to New York. But little by little, day by day, Paris is winning my heart as I discover its beautiful art and architecture, its fabulous food and the unique attitude of its residents. I'll share these winning discoveries here.
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Les Parisiennes
Parisian women have a special style which goes beyond mere fashion sense. Since the 1950s, Egyptian-born illustrator Edmond Kiraz has captured this style with his drawings of "Les Parisiennes". Kiraz's long-legged, pouty-lipped parisiennes have graced the pages of magazines such as Marie-Claire, Elle, Paris-Match and Playboy, and have also appeared in advertising campaigns for well-known French brands such as Canderel and Nivea. You can discover the girls for yourself now through September 21 at Kiraz retrospective exhibit, Les Parisiennes de Kiraz, at the Musee Carnavalet. The retrospective features 130 works including original paintings, drawings, press reviews and posters. The museum alone is a treat to visit: located in the heart of the Marais in two gorgeous hotels particuliers from the 16th and 17th centuries, its exhibits explore the history of everyday life in Paris.