Jezebel: Paris'

Paris is One Of the World's Worst Places to Shop

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:45:00 EST

In news that will surprise absolutely nobody who has ever tried to buy anything anywhere in Paris, a survey of shoppers found that the Champs-Elysées rates 22nd out of 30 great world shopping streets for customer service. Many people reported that sales assistants at the luxury stores that line the boulevard showed irritation at being asked to serve customers. Imagine! New York's Fifth Avenue, however, did even worse: it came 26th. The best place to shop in the world, if you've got the money? In news that will surprise absolutely nobody who's ever bought anything in Singapore, it's Orchard Road. [WWD] More »

The Best And Worst Of Paris Fashion Week's Front Row

Jenny Zhang — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:10:00 EDT

Today we guide you through the magic that is Paris Fashion Week. As usual, some people looked like tools (cough, Jared Leto, cough), some looked like fools, and others came looking like pure fashion magic. More »

Try As She Might, Paris Hilton Can't Kick Her "Baby Voice" Habit

Whitney Jefferson — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00:00 EDT

During the portion of her Good Morning America interview that she didn't walk out of, Paris Hilton took a moment to speak about the different kinds of voices she has in her repertoire. Paris says her "Baby Voice" was something she developed for the Fox reality series The Simple Life, saying she "had to do" to please the network's desire for her to play an "airhead." More »

That Hilton Girl Will Not Tolerate Discussion Of That Kardashian Girl

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:22:00 EDT

This Good Morning America interview gone wrong features a particularly sensitive Paris Hilton unable to lie her way through a series of "c'mon, let's be honest here" questions shot at her in rapid time. More »

Balmain Is Committed To Sparkle-Motion

Sadie Stein — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:15:00 EST

The big news about today's Balmain show is that the designer, Christophe Decarnin, was MIA. Apparently he was tired. No wonder, after staring at this bejeweled, shiny, daughter-of-a-rock-star-goes-to-construction-site collection. More »

The Male Models Of Men's Fashion Week: An Appreciation

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:20:00 EST

Our intrepid photographer, Nilina Mason-Campbell, has been stalking the fashion venues of Paris to bring you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse of the just-ended men's shows. This way for hunky male models reading, getting made up, drinking and wearing ridiculous outfits! More »

Is Reese Witherspoon Getting Married?

Lauri Apple — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:40:18 EST

Reese went shopping in Paris and she made appointments at all the stores. It's either because she likes to shop in peace, away from the autograph-seeking riff-raff, or because WEDDING BELLS. Spies: Start scouring gossipy pix for an engagement ring. More »

The Sexual Reality Of Being A Parisian Woman

Anonymous Frenchwoman — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:20:00 EST

After reading an American man's take on Parisian sexual culture, an anonymous reader living in France offered to share her thoughts on the matter. Here's what she had to say. More »

The Controversial Persona & Artwork Of "Princess Hijab"

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:16:00 EST

Princess Hijab is a street artist in Paris who uses dripping black paint to cover models in subway ads, giving them niqabs. Veils. More »

Rihanna Shades Herself From The City Of Light

Katy Kelleher — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:18:00 EDT

[Paris, October 9. A brightly-plumed Rihanna checks out of her Parisian hotel. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Paris Apartment Unopened For 70 Years; Art Treasures Discovered Within

Sadie Stein — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:03:00 EDT

A woman leaves Paris before the war and never returns. When she dies in 2010, executors open her apartment to find a stunning time-capsule filled with treasures, including a valuable portrait — "like stumbling into the castle of Sleeping Beauty." More »

Model Has Cars On The Brain

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:25:00 EDT

[Paris, September 30: A model displays a creation by Indian designer Manish Arora during his ready to wear spring-summer 2011 fashion collection. Image via AP.]

Carla Bruni And Princess Victoria Share Their Stain-Removal Tips

Jessica Coen — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:52:00 EDT

[Paris, September 28: "And I said, Sarko, darling, you can't just throw your red shirt in with the whites! I mean, amirite?" Image via Getty.]

Iranian Rugby Team Plays In Veils For First European Game

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:38:00 EDT

Members of the Iranian women's rugby team took to the field in Italy for their first European game ever. The athletes wore veils and long-sleeves. One player explains: "The whole team has learnt how to keep the veil in place."

Cameron Diaz's French Connection

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:50:00 EDT

[Paris, July 25. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Sticky-Fingered Stewardess Arrested In Paris

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:11:00 EDT

A flight attendant from Air France has been arrested for stealing jewelry, credit cards, and money from sleeping travelers mid-flight. The stewardess, identified only as Lucie R., has confessed to robbing 27 passengers. More »

Models Molting On Paris Runway

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:15:00 EDT

[Paris, July 6. A model presents a creation by French fashion designer Julien Fournie, as part of his Fall-Winter 2010-2011 Haute Couture collection. Image via AP]

Paris Fashion Reinvents The Modern Minotaur

Katy Kelleher — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:10:00 EDT

[July 6, Paris. A model wears a creation by French fashion designer Eric Tibusch as part of his Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2010-2011 collection]

Balls Out

Anna Holmes — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:10:00 EDT

[Pairs, June 2. Image via Juan Soliz/Pacific Coast News]

Fore, And After

Anna Holmes — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:10:00 EDT

[Paris, June 2. Image via Getty]

Soft/Serve

Anna Holmes — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:10:00 EDT

[Paris, June 2. Image via Getty]

Tricks Of The Trade

Anna Holmes — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Paris, June 1. Image via Getty]

She'll Always Have Paris

Anna Holmes — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Paris, May 31. Image via Getty]

You Win Some

Anna Holmes — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:10:00 EDT

[Paris, May 26. Image via Getty]

Tulle Time

Anna Holmes — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:10:00 EDT

[Paris, May 6. Image via Getty]

Paris To Pull Law Forbidding Women To Wear Pants

Katy Kelleher — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:30:48 EDT

French lawmakers may soon repeal a long-standing law that forbids women from wearing pants. The law was amended in 1909 to allow women to wear trousers on bicycles, but it hasn't been changed (or enforced, really) since. [HuffingtonPost] More »

Play Misty For Me

Anna Holmes — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EDT

[Vigny, France; April 29. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Ray Of Light

Anna Holmes — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EDT

[Paris, April 28. Image via Getty]

100-Yard Stare

Anna Holmes — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:00 EDT

[Paris, April 28. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Posh Poses; Tara Wants To Design Again; Erin Wasson Has Style Tips For Britney

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Victoria Beckham got an 18-page spread in the new German Vogue. [FGR]
Tara Subkoff, now recovered from her brain tumor, says, "I've decided to bring back Imitation Of Christ in its most basic incarnation: easy-to-wear staples with an edge." [Harper'sBazaar]

The Temple Of Groom

Anna Holmes — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:10:00 EDT

[Paris, April 21. Image via Getty]

Abbey Road

Anna Holmes — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:10:00 EDT

[Paris, April 14. Image via AP]

National Velvet

Anna Holmes — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Paris, April 13. Image via AP]

OMG JEN IS WEARING PINK!

Sadie Stein — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT

Jennifer Aniston's bubblegum-pink Lacroix couture look at the Paris Bounty-Hunter premiere is a big change from her usual neutrality, and is drawing a range of impassioned reactions. And we're not sold on the shoe. What say you? #YESTHISISREALLYIMPORTANT! More »

Chivalry: Gerard Sticks His Finger In Jen's Butt

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler are promoting The Bounty Hunter in Paris. City of lights! Romance! So naturally, when posing for some fan photos, Gerard sneakily fingered Jen's ass. [TMZ] More »

Spring Showers

Anna Holmes — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Paris, March 23. Image via Getty]

Price Of Beauty: Jessica Meets An Anorexic Model

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

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Last night's episode of Jessica Simpson's show took place in Paris. She met Rosemary, a model who's been working since the age of 13, and Isabelle Caro, the anorexic model who graced billboards during Milan's 2007 fashion week. More »

Shoulda Put A Ring On It

Anna Holmes — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:10:00 EDT

[Paris, March 22. Image via Getty]

Trainspotting

Anna Holmes — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:10:00 EDT

[Paris, March 23. Image via Getty]

Comic Grotesque

Anna Holmes — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Paris, March 17. Image via Getty]