If you are a book maniac and you are visiting Paris soon, then this place is for you! BOKMARC is a fashion/photography bookstore, that belong to Marc Jacobs. This little, cozy store is located next to the Marc by Marc Jacobs for men and women and few steps from Marc Jacobs main line. In BOOKMARC you will find rare books by Guy Bourdin, Andy Warhol; magazines like Candy; collector edition t-shirts by Kate Moss X Playboy X Marc Jacobs X Mert + Marcus. For me it’s a heaven I AM A FASHION BOOK MANIAC. In other words, I recommend this place for every bookworm. 
Culture
Paris: Alaia at Le Galliera
Alaia is one of the most important fashion visionaires in the history. His body dresses, great craftmanship, beauty of the fabrics and fairy-tale creations are beloved by the biggest fashionistas, models, curators, journalists and others. Azzedine Alaia is so previledged, that he can show his collections whenever he wants. And 2013 was his year. Firstly, he opened a new flagship store in Paris. And then, monsieur A.A. got a great exhibition in Musee Galliera. In this museum, you can see the most important and out of this world gowns made out of metal, coats with crocodile tails and sea-shells on bustiers. After seeing it all, I am still amazed about how this man changed the fashion world, making young designers inspired by him. And I recomend you, to go there too. And fast because the exhibition closes on January 26!
Paris: Costes
My visit to the Costes Hotel & Restaurant on Rue St.Honore was one of the luckiest ones… I met Ekaterina Mukhina, Vogue Ukraine’s contributor and stylist! I am really happy because I love her work and style … In other words, first wish of 2014 came true. So, as you see- Costes is the cool place in Paris. With it’s old-fashioned interior and huge garden patio, it contains a restaurant, five-star hotel, perfumerie and flower store. The food in the restaurant is magnifique! The Thai Chicken Rolls are my old-time friends, the delicious spicy tuna tartar is served in new Atlantic way and the best dessert on Earth is served here- wild strawberries with whipped cream!
Paris: Colette
I know I am writing about Colette not the first time, but still… There is something addictive about the coolness of this store. This time when I came to the multi-brand store located in the heart of Saint Honore street, I noticed that Parisian’s simply wear their best clothes just to look as most fashionable and stylish as possible just for this place! So many fashionistas, bloggers, artists and fashion dictators come here, it is nearly impossible to concentrate on the goods sold here. Colette is more a cult than a typical flossy boutique. Definitely, this place full of Givenchy, Ashish, Piece Anarchive and french club music is a spot to be. And by the way- my shopping this time here was very rich…
Paris: Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Paris is definitely the moment’s hottest destination in the city, where you are going to relax in luxury and with pleasure. With it’s personal care to the hotel guests, the hotel is a place where you may meet Anna Dello Russo on breakfast, or Riccardo Tisci in the bar. It is simply cool! With it’s huge garden that is temporarily decorated with Christmas ornaments and Christmas trees, Mandarin Oriental Paris always make me feel like at home. Relaxed, full of joy and happiness! P.S. The breakfasts here… they are amazing! Fresh fruits, juice, cold porridge and delicious eggs are my old-time favourites.
Design & Culture by Ed 