PARIS, THROUGH MY EYES

Everyone views the places they visit from their own particular perspective.  Having lived in Paris in the '80's and going there at least once a year since I try to photograph new and perhaps 'unusual things'. I hope that you enjoy looking at "My Paris" through"My Eyes".... and my other senses.
I'd appreciate knowing your  thoughts in the comments section below.

Entrance to 22 Rue des Ecouffes

where 42 inhabitants were rounded up

in July, 1942 & exported to death camps

Notice my reflection

Original door to Bldg. of the Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum

Quartier Beaubourg

Urban Art Chez Serge Gainsborough

Mont Blanc Chez Ladure

Patisserie Beaumarchais

Panna Cotta Chez Le Petit Italien

Window of Galleries Lafayette

Couple in a window, a symbol of my Husband Hans & me in Paris
A bientot!

ALEXANDRA GROOVER, LONDON DESIGNER

We were in Paris in September during Fashion Week and went to see my friend Alexandra Groover, the fabulous and innovative London designer.

  

                                 

This season sees the premiere of REBIRTH, yet another installment in what was originally a trilogy of short films by Alexandra Groover. Following BIRTH, LIFE, DEATH, AFTERLIFE, and RESURRECTION, REBIRTH finally completes the cycle in the form of a piece made in collaboration with choreographer Christopher Matthews. To bring things full circle Groover boldly chose to show her event in the infamous Hoxton Square Bar, a site specific location known for it’s history of holding fashion week events, particularly when Groover first moved to London in 2002. Her decision to show in East London was also intended to highlight the fact that her clothes are designed and made locally in East London using organic fabric from English suppliers. Following AFTERLIFE and RESURRECTION, REBIRTH continues to explore the themes of emergence and separation, in addition to the transition into a new life. Taking inspiration from the quote “omnia mutantur, nihil interit” (everything changes, nothing perishes) from Ovid’s epic poem Metamorphoses, Groover has designed her entire monochrome collection by using both the positive and negative shapes from only a few pattern pieces and fabrics, creating surprisingly different silhouettes and shapes for each look. Filmed live by Maya Art and Wilbert Lati and photographed by Tom Medwell, the film footage and photographs are available to view on Groover’s website www.alexandragroover.com After studying at Central St. Martins and RISD, and working in the studios of Alexander McQueen and Zandra Rhodes, Alexandra Groover launched her first collection for Autumn Winter 2009. With press from i-D, Dazed, Vogue.com, Harpers Bazaar and Grey, and collaborations with cult bands SunnO))), Dave.i.d and Bo Ningen, Groover has rapidly gained a strong following within the fashion, art and music industries. “Alexandra Groover is a young designer whose jersey collection is both creative and wearable.” Sir Paul Smith, i-D Magazine

Alexandra Groover

www.alexandragroover.com

OVER 100,000 PAGE VIEWS! NEW POST: PARIS THROUGH MY EYES

I am thrilled to have reached over 100,000 page views.  Although I have not been as consistent recently in my postings I still have loyal followers and viewers who are constantly searching for exiting ARTISTS new to them and stimulating posts which I always am striving to give you! 

My Husband and I recently returned from another visit to the "CITY OF LIGHT" that I have loved always. I hope that you will be as thrilled seeing my new photos as I was taking them! Watch for more very soon.  Please excuse the lack of captions. I hope you agree that "a picture is worth a thousand words"! If you have any specific questions feel free to leave comments and I will reply to you promptly. 
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With love & appreciation,
Rivian

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The Andes, The Diablada Dance, Quai Branly