I have always thought of glorious Paris in grand colors like gold and black, marble white and green bronze.
However, I recently saw the fabulous Yves Saint Laurent retrospective at the Petit Palais which lasts until August 29th. The show covers forty years of the designer’s creations and ends with the most gorgeous ball gowns in an apogee of color – a combination of elegance and purity of line in candy colored hues.
My color sensors were so alive and stimulated that I started noticing similar brilliant pastel colors all over town.
A row of trendy shops near the Quai de Jemmapes
A romantic pink palace façade in the Marais neighborhood
The window display of the famous La Durée macaroon boutique in St Germain des Prés .
Indeed, these colors are so delicious, they are good enough to eat!
In edgy artsy areas like the Halles and Montmartre,
paintings and graffiti decorate walls and entrances to metro stations,
art and color everywhere…
Have Yves Saint Laurent’s palettes spilled into the streets or have these beautiful colors always been there? … And influenced him? (Apparently, he was inspired by Morocco but what about Paris?)
Either way, they would be exquisite on an evening dress.
And I will never look at Paris the same way again, merci Monsieur Yves!
About Michele: Like poetry, color feeds my spirit; it sings soothing little ballads but also shouts overwhelming and inspiring speeches. It is a constant companion, a lover – filling my canvases, guiding my lens, and pours from my pen. As a driven apostle, I want to share its beauty and power. You can see more from Michele at http://michelecoppin.com/
When I think of Paris, greys come to mind. The buildings, the boulevards, the landmarks,... I love the contrast with the bright graffitis. They make a city feel alive!
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