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The White 1921 Courchevel

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Design And Glam

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A Warm Welcome

The White 1921 is the new design hotel with the all white facade that makes the difference in the small village of Courchevel 1850, and sets the tone: a mix of design, glam and cool (yes). When I arrive, Agnes Bouanani, the friendly General Manager of the hotel, offers me a tea in the “small lounge” (on the photo montage below) while my room is prepared.

The 26-room hotel was completely redone by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the famous French architect and designer. I really like the fairly intimate, simple and graphic (without excess) interior design, creating a pleasant and comfortable bubble difficult to leave so it feels good. 

Agnes is a great traveler graduated from the CFA Mederic, the hotel school in Paris (black and white portrait below). Concerned about the smallest detail, she also chose the restautant where I dine this evening, as the hotel has none. There is only a breakfast room. 

Looking out the window, I ask Agnes how Courchevel is in summertime : “I love summer in Courchevel, I make amazing rides. It’s quiet… Like being in an eagle’s nest“. I’m already late, I go take a swimsuit while Nathalie waits for me to go to the Aquamotion for lunch (lol) … Thank you Agnes! 

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The Breakfast Room

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The Spa

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Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés.

Informations  

White 1921 Courchevel, Office du tourisme de Courchevel,  www.les3vallees.com

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Many thanks to the White 1921 Courchevel, Mrs Agnès Bouanani and her great team, Tourist Office of Courchevel and 3 Vallées for this beautiful invitation. As always these opinions are my own.

Claridge’s, London: John Galliano decorates the 2009 Chrismas tree

I do love Chrismas trees. On this draw, the tree imagined by John Galliano, the gifted art director of Christian Dior, adorned with white and blue orchids under a crystal and silver frost, in the art deco hall of the mythic Mayfair hotel, the Claridge’s : “I hope bringing something new to the traditional tree. I want to combine celebration and innovation, the spirit of the house Christian Dior with the beauty of the Claridge’s and create something spectacular to open beautifully the festive season”. For the first time in 112 years, the Claridge’s has worked with a designer to decorate it Chrismas tree. So if you’re in London, you must stop by the Claridge’s!

Claridge’s: Brook Street, Mayfair, London WKHR
www.claridges.co.uk 

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Chrismas Trees of Fashion Designers, in Paris: the bids

Le Bon Marche, Paris: Chrismas windows  

Printemps Department Store Paris: Chrismas windows

DESTINATIONS & FASHION