By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 13 January 2022, 06:57 - Ethical shopping
It is through its incubator for new projects DARE(*) that LVMH has supported the launching of the Nona Source platform, which re-values deadstock material from the luxury brands of the group. The prices displayed on the website range between 5€ and 50€ per meter and orders can be placed only by stylists and fashion designers.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 10 January 2022, 07:42 - Organic food
The Botanist gin is a fully natural gin made from endemic plants from the Inner Hebrides, off Scotland.
By Isabelle Brigout on Thursday 6 January 2022, 06:01 - Conversation
Nathalie Bastianelli has been living in China for several years: today she publishes a book Quand la Chine s'éveille verte (When China goes green) where she presents a country in transition, who has made the shift to sustainable development for several years, with a speed only it holds the secret of.
By Isabelle Brigout on Monday 3 January 2022, 05:26 - Green hotels
The atoll of Laamu, on which is settled the Six Senses resort has been declared Hope Spot by Mission Blue, founded by the American oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle. The international non-profit organization aims to help to the protection of at least 30% of the surface of the oceans by 2030, whereas it was only 1% in 2009.
By Isabelle Brigout on Saturday 1 January 2022, 06:24 - Heritage
Inspired by the Orient-Express, the Golden Mountain Pullman Express has been put into circulation in 1931. Revived in 2005, the train has a car with a wine cellar to allow Swiss vintage wine tastings. Meals can be served on-board by order and reservation only.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 29 December 2021, 06:52 - Organic food
The De Sousa champagne is organic and biodynamic certified. The brand has put online videos describing the manufacturing process of its champagne in sign language and will offer guided visits of its cellars also in sign language.
By Isabelle Brigout on Wednesday 22 December 2021, 06:02 - Heritage
The château de Versailles offers nightly visits of the King and Queen's appartements, the Galerie des Glaces and the reception rooms animated by actors, dancers, singers, magicians, musicians and fencers in the atmosphere of the festivities at the royal court of Versailles. Children are welcome.
