As the vegan revolution seems to be underway, few of us know its origins. The Gavarni Hotel looks into the subject and gives you the key elements! The origins The word “vegan” appeared in 1944, thanks to Donald Watson, following an ideological disagreement with the Vegetarian Society. Its exact definition is the following: “way of […]
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Here is an interesting way to combine greed with fashion, and still respect the environment. Nahui Ollin creates bags and accessories made in recycled candy wrap. Packages are taken in rolls in food industries and, instead of being thrown away or burnt because of their non-compliance, are reused in fashion accessories. Note that to create […]
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The constructions on the left side of the Seine will end during Spring 2013 to finally reveal the floating garden on the banks. Photo credit: Mairie de Paris A garden on the water, unbelievable! Large of 1800m2, it embraces no less than 5 little islands linked with each other by footbridges, which are all accessible […]
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In order to follow the example of the New Yorkers, Paris gives itself a biodiversity plan which consist in creating seven hectares of vegetated roofs by 2020. It is one of the first European cities to take the experience. Discovery. Making tomatoes grow under the Parisian sky, it is possible! You are aware that more […]
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This young brand created in 2010 is labeled as a luxury one but also as an ethical brand. Maiyet is indeed one of the pioneers Houses in terms of top of the range ethical fashion. It thus promotes traditional talents coming from different countries of the world. They are 36 and among them are Colombia, […]
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Faguo is a sneakers brand, trendy and responsible. The concept? A tree is planted each time a pair of shoes is bought. At the Gavarni Hotel, we love it! Creators with lots of ideas Two young students from a business school started this success. Nicolas and Frederic, long-time friends, both keen on fashion and both […]
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Two of the most important Parisian museum of modern art, the MAM and the 104 associate on the occasion of a retrospective dedicated to Pop Art genius: Keith Haring (1958 – 1990). 250 hypnotic works will be presented to the public, among which are about twenty are of huge size (at the 104). Keith Haring […]
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- April 29, 2013
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To go out for a drink in Paris, follow the advices of the Gavarni Hotel and go for one of these beautiful cocktail bars. 1/ The Mini Palais, 8th district It is in the elegant surroundings of the bar and restaurant of the Mini Palais, down the Champs Elysees, that you will enjoy the best […]
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- April 26, 2013
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Good news for Spring 2013, the prestigious brand Gucci, launches its first range of purses that are respectful to the environment. Let’s go back to the motivations of the brand. An ecologic and fashionable deal It all begins with a collaboration with the Green Carpet Challenge, an association created by Livia Firth, wife of the […]
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- April 24, 2013
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Good news, the sportswear brand Puma becomes green and launches the InCycle collection, composed exclusively of biodegradable and recyclable clothes, shoes and accessories. A “Cradle to Cradle” labeled collection Having obtained the Cradle to Cradle certification thanks to its collaboration with the EPEA (Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency), the company promises to use non-poisonous materials and […]
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- April 22, 2013
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