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Hospitality Net
6 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Hilton's LXR Brand Debuts in Paris
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the recent opening of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Located in Paris's elegant 7th arrondissement, the 118-room property is housed in a historic neo-Gothic building, boasting panoramic rooftop views. Marking the debut of the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand in France, Sax Paris joins a global collection of luxury hotels in sought-after destinations that invite guests on a journey of discovery and adventure. Sax Paris is owned and developed by Compagnie de Phalsbourg, a French real estate company. Sax Paris transforms a landmark 1899 building, formerly home to the Ségur telephone exchange, into a refined gathering place where travellers and Parisians come together to connect, converse, and experience the authentic lifestyle of the renowned Rive Gauche (Left Bank). Designed in the spirit of the 7th arrondissement - where art, culture, and sophistication converge - the hotel invites guests to relax and soak up its elegant atmosphere. Sax Paris offers contemporary rooms and suites, two distinctive restaurants, a stylish cocktail bar, and versatile event spaces. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and garden, and the fitness and spa club provide a luxurious retreat. From this stylish base, guests can easily explore nearby treasures such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, and Jardin du Luxembourg. Simon Vincent CBE, president, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Hilton, said: "Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts epitomises modern luxury, elevating the guest experience within the beautiful surroundings of this reimagined Parisian landmark. As we surpass the milestone of 1,000 operating hotels across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, this latest addition to our portfolio marks our first luxury hotel in the heart of Paris. The opening also symbolises our continued commitment and growing presence in the French market and exemplifies our dedication to delivering unique and exceptional hotels in the world's most iconic destinations." Feisal Jaffer, global head, LXR Hotels & Resorts added: "Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts marks a significant moment for our brand as we debut in France. Paris is a city of timeless allure, making it the perfect setting for LXR's expansion into new, culturally rich destinations. As we continue to grow our global portfolio, we remain dedicated to curating independent, one-of-a-kind hotels that offer deeply personal and transformative experiences." Philippe Journo, founder and executive chairman of Compagnie de Phalsbourg, also commented: "We are delighted with the recent opening of Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, which has already set itself as one of the trendiest venues in Paris, fully embodying our vision of what luxury lifestyle should stand for in the heart of the city's prestigious 7th arrondissement. The hotel offers a unique view of Paris's iconic monuments that no one should miss when coming to the City of Light!" Unrivalled hospitality steeped in Left Bank culture The hotel's design studio, led by Karine Journo, reinterprets Left Bank sophistication through a modern lens, uniting talented artists, decorators, and designers. Guests are welcomed via The Galerie, a vibrant social hub adorned with 200 mirrors and Baccarat chandeliers. Beyond the gallery lies the SAX Garden, a city centre oasis designed by Studio Ravn, inspired by romantic French-style gardens, and featuring a heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi. Sax Paris also showcases creations from renowned contemporary artists, including Arik Levy's crystal sculpture 'Rockstone' at the garden entrance and a restaurant ceiling mural by street artist Sto, referencing the building's historic République Française insignia. The hotel's 118 rooms and suites feature a contemporary design of neutral colours and natural materials, including marble bathrooms and wood panelling. Many offer connecting options for families, while others open onto private terraces. Three signature suites - The Studio, The Winter Garden Suite, and The Signature Suite - feature in-room cocktail stations. Minibars are stocked with Parisian favourites curated through a partnership with the iconic Le Bon Marché's La Grande Épicerie de Paris. Sax Paris presents distinctive dining concepts. Restaurant Le SAX is an all-day bar and restaurant for hotel guests and Parisians alike to socialise and dine over brunch, lunch or dinner. Presided over by Executive Chef, David Maroleau, who has previously led Michelin-starred restaurants, Restaurant Le SAX showcases the best of 'all that we love.' The celebrated Kinugawa brand brings its acclaimed Franco-Japanese dining experience to the top of Sax Paris. Kinugawa Rive Gauche, a two-story rooftop restaurant, blends Parisian elegance with Japanese culinary artistry. The cocktail bar reinterprets Parisian classics with Japanese elements such as yuzu and shiso. Exclusive adventures and amenities The experienced concierge team is ready to tailor each guest's stay. As part of the LXR Hotels & Resorts Pursuit of Adventure programme, guests can explore the essence of the Rive Gauche through intimate and specially curated experiences. These include a gourmet picnic with a stunning view of Les Invalides, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Eiffel Tower, and a private pontoon cruise on the Seine for a memorable Parisian adventure. The Fitness & Spa SAX Le Club, open 24/7 for hotel guests and members, offers Technogym equipment, a sauna, a hammam, and treatment rooms for massages and facials. Designer bicycles and personalised pet-friendly services are also available. Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty programme for Hilton's 24 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app. Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts is located at 55 Avenue de Saxe, Paris, 75007, France, close to the Sèvres-Lecourbe and Duroc metro stations. Hotel website
Vogue
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2025 Collection
Should you ever need a quick musical pick me up, I can highly recommend watching the divine Françoise Hardy perform her fabbo 1966 song Je changerais d'avis on YouTube. It's totally her, a wonderfully rousing symphonic number. And then there's the performance itself, all shiny Pop Art jackets and that blunt-banged, straight-shanked hair of hers blowing (via wind machine) whenever the chorus kicks in. Back in 1966, pop belonged to the US and the UK, but along came Hardy, putting French music—and more specifically, French women vocalists—on the map, not to mention that iconically lanky, androgynous look of hers which lives on to this day. Yet 1966 is also notable for another French phenomenon: the launch by Yves Saint Laurent of his Rive Gauche ready-to-wear label. (The house had been strictly haute couture up till that point.) It changed everything; fashion would no longer be driven by the hauteur of the Parisian couture salon, but the pulsating energy of the street, right across the world. It's those two moments that Anthony Vaccarello brings into a coolly chic conversation with this collection, mining the first Rive Gauche offerings for their contemporary relevance (the ease, the modernity, the lack of fuss, and, oh, the checks) with Françoise Hardy's eternally cool appeal, a kind of casual, boyish, shrug of the shoulders style that could make the dressed-up and the dressed-down coexist in perfect harmony. For Vaccarello, it comes down to a few key ideas, looks, and pieces. There are the big, bold, and—here's a word they wouldn't have used back in 1966—badass leather jackets, with everything from Kurt Cobain-esque tartan shirting to Catherine Deneuve (circa the 1980s) gleaming croc-effect pencil skirts. Another tailoring option: vintage-y blousons, atop inverted pleat checked skirts, the uber-bourgeois vibe amped up with the substantial, statement-y gilt bangles and earrings. Amongst the seriously good jackets on offer, Vaccarello also found the time to turn out a masculin/feminin 1970s blazer, again in one of his ubiquitous checks (from plaid to Prince of Wales). It would look absolutely terrific with the more quotidian pairing of jeans, but here he plays it off against dramatic, evening-y floor length ruffled skirts that are scissored away face on to be much shorter: party at the front, ballgown at the back. To underscore the idea of easiness, instead of frou-frou blouses, those trailing, couture-like skirts were also partnered with tees and sweaters. That's how Vaccarello has transported his Saint Laurent back to that pivotal year of 1966, while also being entirely cognizant that nearly 60 years have passed. There's a tacit acknowledgement that women's lives are in a very different place (we certainly all hope) from where they were back then, and really, obviously, so is fashion. Today it's about designing clothes that can walk the line between reality and fantasy, and the responsibility that comes with that, especially at a house laden with history. Even when Vaccarello goes into a more boudoir vibe with his lingerie inspired dresses, they're slipped under oversized coats and worn with vertiginous leather boots. The message remains the same however: We still need clothes we can dream about, now maybe more than ever, but fashion is really something to be loved, worn, and lived in. Just don't, please, overthink it.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I'm really happy to have Indian homecooked meal at Cannes': Janhvi Kapoor shares the dishes she enjoyed before her red carpet appearance
Janhvi Kapoor recently attended the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the screening of her short film Homebound. For her red carpet debut, the actor chose a soft pink custom Tarun Tahiliani ensemble made of real Banarasi tissue. Its crinkled, hand-crushed texture made it look almost like wearable silk origami. At the premiere of her film, she wore custom Anamika Khanna couture, along with a mix of archival traditional Indian jewels and custom jade and jade creations. A voluminous sea-green skirt accentuated the gold bodice of her outfit. Taking a sharp detour from her traditional looks, Janhvi also tried her hand at French fashion in archival YSL and Dior, during other events at the film festival. In an episode of Vogue Arabia's Room Service in Cannes, Kapoor took us behind the scenes of getting ready for one such look, Styled by cousin sister Rhea Kapoor, she paid tribute to the luxury label in an ensemble featuring a sculptural saucer hat from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, 1987, and a velvet jacket from 1989, paired with diaphanous silk chiffon skirt inspired by Yves' poetic era between 1987 and 1991. She completed her look with yellow diamonds by Chopard, paying homage to the golden years of the French luxury house. Taking us through everything she ate before slipping into the maximalist ensemble, she shared: 'Let me show you what I have eaten now: Chana daal, rice, green chilis, aachar and some matar bhaaji. I'm really happy to have my Indian homecooked meal at Cannes,' said the Ulajh actor. Giving us some insight into the vision behind the look, Janhvi credited her stylist and cousin, Rhea. 'I had absolutely zero contribution in choosing it (the outfit) and it was all my sister Rhea didi – it was her brainchild and in her words, 'this vision came to her on a Swiss Air flight', so it was pretty last minute. But I'm pretty excited, it's out of my comfort zone — there's this big hat on my head. I've been instructed not to smile; like I get really excited at these fancy red carpet events, but that's not the vibe with the big hat,' revealed the actor. 'There was a lot of panic. I didn't know what I was wearing till like, 10 minutes before, and then we zeroed in on Rhea didi's vision. So there was a lot of panic, a lot of food, and a lot of hecticness,' she further added. Talking about the one thing she misses at that moment, Kapoor spoke about room service, especially with her sister Khushi, who was accompanying her on the trip, but was currently out exploring the city. 'I'd love to be in bed with her, ordering room service and watching a movie,' quipped the star. Besides this look, she was also photographed in an archival black backless gown from Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche 1975 collection, paired with diamond studs, wedged Christian Louboutins and a mini Hermès Kelly. Kapoor had also attended another press event in a Christian Dior 1957 haute couture black slub silk dress.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Janhvi Kapoor And An Archival YSL Black Gown Make A Perfect Pair At Cannes 2025
Janhvi Kapoor is turning heads and stealing hearts at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. After wowing everyone in a vintage 1957 Christian Dior number, the actress is back at it again with another old-school showstopper. This time, she brought the charm of the 1970s straight to the French Riviera. Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor Keeps Things Saree -torially Chic At Cannes 2025 In An Iconic Wet Look Her Cannes ready look was a jaw-dropping black gown from Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche 1975 collection. The gown featured a sleek halter neck design that beautifully highlighted Janhvi's well-toned shoulders. The archival piece was backless, floor-length and full of classic drama. The real cherry on top of the cake was a long, dramatic scarf wrapped around the star's neck and trailed to the ground behind her. Styled by her go-to fashion expert, cousin and celebrity stylist, Rhea Kapoor, the entire ensemble felt both timeless and perfectly of the moment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VOGUE India (@vogueindia) While chilling off-duty at Cannes, Janhvi Kapoor still managed to look like a total style queen. She paired the gown with apair of black sunglasses by Miu Miu. The star wore statement earrings from Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas, one of India's oldest luxury bridal and fine jewellery houses. The sparkle of the earrings added just the right amount of bling to her sleek look. Carrying a mini black Hermès Kelly bag with classic gold hardware, Janhvi served rich-girl vibes with a hint of old Hollywood flair. To finish off the outfit, the actress slipped into a pair of Christian Louboutin open-toe wedge pumps. Now let us talk beauty. Janhvi Kapoor's hair was styled in a high bun, with a few loose strands left out to softly frame her face. Her makeup was minimal yet flawless featuring glossy pink lips, flushed cheeks and perfectly arched brows. Before this vintage YSL stunner, Janhvi Kapoor had already turned heads at Cannes 2025 with a series of standout looks including a dreamy white wet-look saree, a regal gold and pistachio Anamika Khanna creation, a soft pink Tarun Tahiliani outfit, a school girl coded Miu Miu look and more. Each look showed off a different style mood, but all shared one thing in common: Janhvi's effortless charm and evolving fashion game. With every red carpet appearance, the diva is proving that she is not just here to play dress up, but to own the global style spotlight with one iconic look at a time.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Janhvi Kapoor Stuns In Two Classic Black Yves Saint Laurent Archival Looks At Cannes
Last Updated: For her first look, Janhvi opted for a 1975 YSL black backless gown. While for her second look, she went with an archival YSL 1987 sculptural saucer hat and 1989 velvet jacket. Janhvi Kapoor is currently in Cannes for the world premiere of her movie, Homebound. For her first appearance on the red carpet, she stunned in a pink Tarun Tahiliani creation. The actor has been serving looks after looks at the 78th Cannes Film Festival thereafter. Recently, she took Cannes by a storm when she served main character energy vibes in not one but two archival Yves Saint Laurent looks. For her first look, Janhvi Kapoor stunned in a vintage black gown from Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche 1975 collection. The backless number came with a classic halter neckline and sleeveless cut that accentuated her shoulders and collarbones. The gown gracefully hugged her frame at the waist before cascading into a floor-length silhouette. Janhvi styled her hair in a sleek yet slightly tousled bun, allowing the ensemble to take the centre stage. She went with a minimal makeup look as she sported soft brown eyeshadow, defined lashes, a hint of blush, and a nude lip. She paired the gown with diamond pear-shaped studs from Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas jewellers. She slipped into a pair of wedged Christian Louboutins and carried a mini Hermès Kelly. #JanhviKapoor slipped into an archival black backless gown from Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche 1975 collection, styled by Rhea Kapoor. #Cannes2025 — Janhvi Kapoor Universe (@JanhviKUniverse) May 22, 2025 For her second look, Janhvi delivered pure drama and nailed it like a pro. She opted for a 1989 black velvet jacket by YSL that came with a high neckline and a structured, closed-front silhouette. To add a contemporary twist, she paired it with an asymmetrical skirt by Anamika Khanna that trailed in a dramatic train on one side. The diaphanous silk chiffon skirt was inspired by Yves' poetic era between 1987 and 1991. To elevate the drama, she added a sculptural saucer hat from YSL Rive Gauche 1987. She styled her look with sheer black stockings and pointed-toe flats. She tied her hair in a bun. She completed her look with glowing skin, subtle eyeshadow, defined brows, and a nude lip. First Published:
