French-Inspired Style, Beauty & Living
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and The Velvet Edit June 2026: The Art of Summer Living. June always feels like the true beginning of summer. Not the height of it — that comes later, in the slower rhythm of July and August — but the quiet arrival of longer evenings, lighter routines, and the …
Discreetly tucked away down a quiet street just steps from the historic Piazza della Repubblica, in the heart of Renaissance Florence, lies one of the most romantic hotels in Italy, La Gemma Hotel Florence. Florence is a city where beauty is so densely layered, so insistently present at every turn, that the act of simply …
Welcome to My Rouje Archive Edit with French Style Picks Up to 60% Off. I’ll confess: the moment the Rouje archives opened, I went straight to my wishlist. There’s something deeply satisfying about archive shopping — pieces that have already proven themselves, now available at a gentler price, and without the guilt of impulse buying. …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this Style feature about French Riviera Style: Effortless Summer Dressing Inspired by the Côte d’Azur. Having spent many summers exploring the French Riviera, from the colourful streets of Nice to the glamour of Saint-Tropez and the elegance of Cap d’Antibes, I’ve always been fascinated by the effortless way …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to A Slow Drive Along the French Riviera: 10 of the Most Beautiful Coastal Stops. There are faster ways to see the French Riviera, of course. The train traces the coastline in flashes of blue and gold, and helicopters still shuttle guests between glamorous hotels during the summer season. …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, where we are delving into our Summer Beauty Tips for Glowing Skin, Hair and Body. Every year, the arrival of warmer weather brings a subtle shift in our routines — lighter clothes, longer evenings and often a slightly simpler approach to beauty. After months of central heating, dry winter …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and our guide to A Long Weekend in Aix-en-Provence: A Provençal Itinerary for the Slow Traveller. There are cities you visit, and cities that visit you. Aix-en-Provence belongs firmly to the second kind. From the moment you step beneath its canopy of ancient plane trees and hear the murmur of fountains drifting …
