MODERN REVIVAL

Saturday, 8 October 2016

BLACK SUIT

Ingelin Barstad in Paris

Black suit and over sized blouse

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STREET STYLE EN PARIS

NAPSVGAR street style shooting in Le Marais, Paris

Lily Gatins is wearing a one of a kind shearling coat from a custom collection

www.napsvgar.com

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This past week has proven to be an inspirational week at Paris Fashion Week, with more shows coming up and presenting Spring/Summer 2017 collections. As wonderful it is to see what internationally acclaimed designers are up to, visiting designer showrooms is also part of the Parisian fashion experience. Napsugár Forgó, designer of Hungarian brand NAPSVGAR proves her sustainability in her signature collection for the following S/S17 season: edgy and sophisticated leather jackets with asymmetrical cuts, designs inspired by Picasso, natural colorganic cotton, comfortable trousers, fur slippers and shades to die for.

Visitor Lily Gatins of Le Report dropped by to meet Napsugár and try on the new collection.

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WAKING UP AT GRESHAM

One of my good friends, after not having seen each other for 8 years, came to visit me in Budapest and as we were both celebrating the entry into our new age, we made a decision to spend our celebration doing something out of the ordinary. We celebrated our birthdays at the most luxurious hotel in Budapest and caught up on years of chats. We were greeted warmly and spoiled with a too good to be true (and gluten and sugar free) chocolate cake along with a bottle of Hungarian bubbly.

The Gresham Palace was originally built in 1904-1906 by the Gresham Life Insurance company of London as luxury residences, offices and retail shops. However, during WWII, the building was severely damaged and nationalized. Until 1999, the building fell into deep despair until it was acquired by Four Seasons, restored and converted to its original splendor. It wasn't until 2004 and the $110 million restoration that the Four Seasons Gresham Palace officially opened and became what it is known as today. Standing in all its glory at the end of the Chain bridge, it is an outstanding example of the Central European Art-Nouveau style. Its interior features numerous stained glass, mosaic and ironwork masterpieces, beautiful flower arrangements and the extraordinary chandelier in the main entrance. The Gresham Palace is considered to be the very best hotel in Hungary, but many visitors come in to enjoy a cocktail in the lounge or enjoy breakfast, brunch or dinner at Kollázs, the brasserie and bar next door. Spending my birthday here, in this historical landmark that combines the luxurious comforts of the 21st century with the elegance of the past, was a pleasure.