ÇStreet moves to Portugal ! Also in the mix . And with that touch of originality that makes the difference .
Alain Gilles Lassept Berle and have thrown their suitcases streets of Portugal. Not just any two large trunks of 1888 and 1905 signed Louis Vuitton. Who knows if they are not already passed by Vichy , in the wake of a few wealthy spa visitors ? The vintage luxury luggage , anyway , is part of the furniture of the two boys for 18 years . They started there.
The couple held boutique in Paris, Perpignan where Gilles was born. And moved to Vichy January 13 , “city beautiful , quiet , pleasant climate and close to everything. ” At 13, the number of the street , they occupy the store and building. The figure has increased their happiness : nike trainers “We had our first sale a half hour after opening , “says Gilles, the most voluble. Alain confirms calmly : ” The street is dynamic . Even incredibly winter. ” The work of the Paris street , neighbor, have not thwarted the first steps: “Even if the street was cordoned off four or five months , people came up to us. Here it works by word – of-mouth and it’s as if we were expected . ”
It is true that a shop style gallery Lassept – Berle did not exist. There are only objects of decorative art signed : Josef Hoffmann Art Nouveau period, Jacques Adnet in the fifties, Lalique and Daum glass side ? In September, the space enhanced by a set of furniture stamped Dominique , “one of the greatest designers of the Twenties , “said Alain .
The reconquest of the commercial street of Paris , major work is a boon for the small amount way street , previously mainly known for its food shops and is the rendezvous for lovers of cheese and spices that are found nowhere else , good meat too .
At 15, in a building that belongs to him, Catherine Corti opened the store of his dreams on the ground floor. We meet the “beautiful antiques , objects of late eighteenth century, Napoleon III, Restoration , which can adapt to any atmosphere, including contemporary. Furniture such as chairs of time “no more expensive than Ikea , but also mirrors and chandeliers, the specialty of the hostess , nike trainers and silverware , that of his partner , Richard Beaudonnat .
The time of retirement has not come for the former assistant Claude Malhuret , responsible for thirteen years of Social Affairs and Housing . In Portugal this street , ” being reborn ” , she ” finally something that [ my ] passion “after a career in production management . She started a website ( pitcher -system ) before storefront , two months ago .
For three weeks, the number 15 is shared by Albertine N’Djie . In his shop , there are hair extensions , wigs , short, ” all these accessories of the head ” that the woman could not find the last two years she lived Vichy . The former saleswoman at the Bon Marche department store in Paris, left bank , also offers belts, stoles , handbags , hats , necklaces and other charm bracelets .
Down the street , where it trades for five years, Eric Dupuis is in full work. The craftsman installs home theater : the big screen to the 3D room homes. It is almost unique in Auvergne on this high-tech equipment . The former student of the Rue Blanche , best for theater technicians sportswear store , takes the ball . It will increase its selling space by two . Opening at 5 in August. ” I expect a lot from the street of Paris . Already , you feel the first effects . ”
And since good news never comes alone, his wife , Agnes , a costume show , will launch in September , at 3, “The New Hat ” , returning the street trade that Portugal had lost.
