As the last assaults of the winter hit Paris, people take out their warm clothes once again. In freezing wind gusts, aren’t the nose and cheeks also supposed to turn red ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/710, ISO160
As a bride pauses on the Alexander bridge for the traditional pictures session, a sudden gust of wind comes to lift her dress up. Marilyn would have approved. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/4000, ISO160, ND filter
A new Miranda Priestly is in town ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/2800, ISO160
Stuck in Paris and yearning for the great Monaco ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/500, ISO160
The King of frippery ? Probably more a meticulous mix of styles covering the last three decades. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F2.8, 1/250, ISO160
Seems that we are on track for a long and harsh winter. Snow hit Paris again today, yet even in these conditions, the women of Paris know how to be glamourous.
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/4000, ISO160
A little Velib glamour … (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/125, ISO640
This girl was sitting on the stairs of the hallway leading to the “Cour Carrée” of the Louvres. The look in her eyes was intriguing, almost Bellucci-esque. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 28mm Summicron at F2.8, 1/750, ISO160
Pink is back ! Over the last two years, pink has slowly taken over the population of scooter helmets in Paris. It does give a retro style … to match the vintage style scooter of course. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 60mm Hexanon at 1.2, ISO160
Tonight on Les Champs-Elysées, a man elegantly dressed in tuxedo was staring at the window of a fashion boutique. Was he contemplating a gift for his soon to arrive companion or phlegmatically choosing an imaginary date among the glamorous candidates ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 75mm Summarit at F2.5, ISO640
In the tube, windows sometimes serve as mirrors to girls on a rush. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, ISO640
People come from all around the world to visit Paris and …. go shopping. Especially true for couples, while this is a romantic destinations, Sirs, you will have to bring Madam to the Galeries Lafayette for one evening at least. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 24mm Elmarit at F2.8, ISO160
On the lower part of Les Champs-Elysées, I thought for a second that Marylin had just appeared. Yet, it was probably a couple of young people spending a glamourous night on the avenue. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, ISO640
Berets are an icon of French fashion, yet they are also part of the Frenchman stereotype : a baguette in one hand and a beret over the head. Nevertheless, it is still carried extensively in Paris, just like this young couple sitting on a stairway in Montmartre that surely did succeed in creating a nice modern “Boheme” look. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, ISO160
In any large buoying city, time is always running off. It seemed to be the case for this lady as she improvised a little beauty session crossing the street in front of the Opera. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 35mm Nokton at 1.2, ISO160
What a fun evening plan ! Dress all the same, rent a limo, get a driver (with photog skills) and pose in front of the Vendome Column. The definition of a perfect night out for girls ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 85mm Jupiter 9 at F2, ISO640
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On Boulevard Haussman, the two most famous department stores of Paris are located next to each other. As this shopper was starting his spree, he obviously had a tough time deciding where to start. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 24mm Elmarit at F2.8, ISO180
Place Vendome is the home of Paris’ most luxurious boutiques where the world’s richest come to spend fortunes. Some stores provide valet parking for their famous customers yet today did not seem a very busy day as the valet scanned the entrance of the square for an unlikely Bentley or Rolls Royce. (click to enlarge)
Leica M8 with CV35mm Nokton at 1.2, ISO640
I usually do not take shots of homeless people as I always feel this is taking advantage of their weakness. Yet today at the end of Les Champs Elysées, I saw that woman looking at her face in a mirror with such a proud smile that I felt she was the Queen of Paris enjoying the garden just in front of President Sarkozy’s palace.
Leica M8 with 85mm Jupiter 9 at F4, ISO160
Tati is a famous budget clothing chain whose first store was opened in the 50’s close to Montmartre. Yet “Tatie” is a familiar nickname for the family aunt, usually used by children. This old lady searching through discounted items outside the store had the look of a Tatie, just like she had just appeared magically from the 50’s for a quick visit to her nephews. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with CV25mm at F5.6, ISO160