Beach, Lips and Jeanne.

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 | Design & Culture by Ed

Jeanne Damas is the synonym of today’s Parisian woman. She reflects contemporary French chic and stays far from a book-writing cliché. No, she’s not a Frenchie ~~wannabe~~ with a baguette, a là the ones you see all over your Instagram explore page. In other words, when I hear ‘Jeanne’, I simultaneously think ‘Jane’, ‘Françoise’, ‘Isabelle’. If you know what I mean…

Now, after a brief moment of admiration for Jean, here’s the thing. Rouje is her womenswear label and it’s a love letter to flirty dresses, romantic floral shirts and high-waisted denim. Spring-summer 2017 is Jeanne’s second season and it has just dropped on her on-line on-line page, accompanied by dreamy, Mediterrean-hot look-book (starring the designer and her friends). Red-lips, a fruit market near the shore and vintage sunglasses: oui, it’s perfect.

Rouje Paris

May 14, 2016May 14, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

Jeanne Damas is a French actress and model, and most of all, the definition of a French girl. Oozing with love for Jane Birkin’s style and Parisian nostalgia, Rouje is Jeanne’s eponymous, friend-packed label with extremely chic and surprisingly affordable essentials. Mini-skirts, flared jeans and flower print dresses – it’s all about feminity, but a touch of the past. Rouje is also a tribute to every woman who inspired Damas. “I’ve always been surrounded by women with strong personalities; my mother, my sister, my aunts, my friends. I am fascinated by the appearance they can have – simple details such as a walk, a way to talk, gestures, a way to wear a piece of clothing.” Both, the website and the brand’s Instagram feed (I’ve mentioned it here) is filled with analog photographs by Sophie Arancio and Adeline Mai, keeping it in the moody vibe of the label’s designer and muse in one person. J’adore.

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#InstaLOVE – May, 2016

May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

@rouje / Jeanne Damas is a French girl perfection. Her eponymous, friends-contributed label, Rouje, is for multi-faceted woman, whose sober sophistication meets assertive sensuality. Rouje’s feed is filled with Polaroid go-see’s, presenting Jeanne’s French must-haves – from nostalgic t-shirts and mini-skirts to flower print dresses and flared pants, it’s worth following them. You are #LesFillesEnRouje.

I am an Instagram maniac and I openly confess that I spend too much time on filtering my feed. But it’s irresistible, when you have so many great accounts to follow! If you are ready for a dose of beautifully curated walls, inspiring photos and delightful shots – see my May recommendations!

@lilahsummer / A blond beauty from Next Models LA. Photographed by her boyfriend, Henrik Purienne (@purienne_), Delilah’s Instagram profile is all about blush-pink colour palette, vintage Cadillacs and Los Angeles vibe.

@oroma.elewa / Multi-media artist, Oroma Elewa, makes me drool over Africa with her feed. Tastemaker, cultural ambassador and women’s issue advocate is known for engaging a global audience on her cultural musings, aesthetic and style sensibilities. If you are dreaming of Morocco just like me – then check out her photos, as she’s there, preparing a special project! Oh, and her vintage Gucci flats…

@adrienneraquel / Raquel is a based in New York photographer. I’m into pink lately – and her pink, pink, pink feed is a daily dose of inspiration. The photo above, captioned “No eggs, just bakey” is everything.

@4thandbleeker / Alexandra Spencer is the creative editor of a sell-out label, Réalisation. Her account is filled with carefree joy and has a lovely, raw feeling of a mood-board. Whether posing in custom-made Levis denim, new Dior boots or a Réalisation signature, “Diane” dress – it’s all about a stylish, free-spirited girl.

AND, if you want to follow one more account on Instagram… why don’t you follow, ta-da, @designandculturebyed?

#InstaLOVE – April, 2016

April 7, 2016 | Design & Culture by Ed

@lanemarinho / I wrote about Lane’s handmade shoes here. And then, I fell in love with her visually nutritious feed for good!

@mzmarcozanini / Former Rochas and Schiaparelli designer, Marco Zanini, shares his love for Nordic furniture and interiors, posts rare #TBT’s of Martin Margiela and revives his personal, fashion highlights of his career. Whenever I see him posting a picture, I wonder when will he come back to the industry…

@jeannedamas / Jeanne Damas is my Parisian-girl crush, whenever she’s posting her feet in a balloon-filled bath or wears high-waisted flares. A must-follow, if you ask me.

@_ikakok_ / Kasia Korzeniecka’s marble-like patterns are made using the water painting technique. They are abstract, colourful, a bit chaotic and very moody. Perfect to look at, when you want to stress out after a long, exhausting and boring no-Instagram day.

@glossier / Although I am not a beauty-blogger and I laugh at beauty tutorials, the New York-based cosmetic brand, Glossier, never fails to deliver inspiring, casual-retail tricks. Past weekend, the brand gave away 500 #GlossierPink roses at the Bedford Avenue subway station. Nice, huh?

AND, if you want to follow one more account on Instagram… why don’t you follow, ta-da, @designandculturebyed?