Limited numbered inverted watch, in tribute to Leonardo da Vinci, available from May 2nd, 2019

Da-Vinci-500-small.jpgLeonardo da Vinci died on May2, 1519, 500 years ago to the day. A singular timepiece, inspired by the inverted writing invented by the Italian master, has been manufactured in a limited edition of 500 pieces; the number 1 will be given to the town of Vinci and the number 500 to the Clos Lucé.

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Natural silk flowers with vintage recycled pistils

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Karuna Balloo is a textile horticulturist: she creates natural silk flowers and embellishes them with vintage pistils of the first half of the 20th Century, that she finds in the flea markets. 

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Fashion jewelry from recycled air chambers

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Emilie Schmittheissler creates fashion jewelry and accessories from recycled tractor, truck, motorbike or bicycle air chambers. She works for art galleries or concept store tattoos and has won the jury and public awards of the Chall'Angel competition on the subject of recycling, in partnership with Bijorhca.

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Limited edition of Sonia Rykiel bags made of recycled tarpaulin, available from February 2019

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The Allée Sonia Rykiel was officially inaugurated in Saint-Germain-des-Prés: the fashion house is launching, from February 2019, a limited edition of branded tote bags made of recycled tarpaulin.

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Art of bamboo basketry for ikebana or tea ceremony, until April 7th, 2019

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Japanese bamboo basketry confers upon some of its creators, who have become master weavers of the material, the prestigious status of Living National Treasures. Yesterday dedicated to traditional basket making, the contemporary art of bamboo basketry has transformed itself by disregarding the function of the object.

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Shoes and boots handcrafted from recycled materials

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Andrea Verdura is master shoemaker and handcraftes comfortable shoes and boots from recycled net and cork, leaving no discernible footprint on the environment.

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Handmade plant accessories, 100% natural

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Everything is made from raffia, silk, agava and cotton. Drawn by the fashion designer, the bags are handmade in a women-only workshop in Madagascar and the finish is made in Paris. Each bag is unique.

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