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14/02/2024

Happy Mardi Gras to our cherished Maison Famille! May the vibrant colors, joyful music, and festive spirit of this celebration bring us together in unity and shared laughter. Laissez les bon temps rouler! 🎉🎭

DID YOU KNOW...

The FIRST Mardi Gras in America took place in Mobile, Alabama and NOT New Orleans? Mais OUI, mon ami!

The city of Mobile is the oldest permanent settlement in the original Colony of French Louisiana! Mobile’s Mardi Gras is the oldest official Carnival celebration in the United States, started by Frenchman Nicholas Langlois in 1703 when Mobile was the capital of Louisiana.

New Orleans and Mobile playfully tease each other about who truly deserves the credit for Mardi Gras. It’s a lighthearted topic among residents of both cities, and the mayors of Mobile and New Orleans have even engaged in friendly banter on social media. To add a humorous twist, Mobile’s mayor issues a proclamation every year, granting New Orleans “permission” to celebrate Mardi Gras!

02/02/2024

✨🖤Happy Black History Month Maison Famille!🖤✨

Throughout February Maison Noire Américaine will spotlight Black Culture ROCKSTARS in the areas of art and culture, books and literature, fashion and beauty, film and music, and food and wine.

Join us as we honor the incredible contributions and legacies of African Americans and individuals of African decent throughout history whose stories, achievements, and resilience continue to shape and inspire communities worldwide.

Here's to a month of reflection, appreciation, and unity, and as always, MERCI BEAUCOUP for being a part of our Black Paris journey.

15/01/2024

11/01/2024

YSL has just made headlines with a groundbreaking announcement for their Spring 2024 campaign: the iconic Diana Ross is set to be the radiant new face of the legendary French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent.

Artistic director Anthony Vaccarello gave fans a thrilling sneak peek on his Instagram, sharing an image of Ms. Ross adorned in a timeless black halter-neck dress, complimented by her trademark deep eyeliner and voluminous curls. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how GORGEOUS she looks? 😍

With a career spanning decades, Diana Ross truly embodies the essence of Yves Saint Laurent – bold, unapologetic, and eternally chic. In her new role, Ross represents the epitome of style, bringing her unparalleled grace and sophistication to these haute couture streets!

What’s even more remarkable is Ms. Ross’s enduring connection with Saint Laurent since the ‘70s! From Paris shows to the iconic Studio 54 dance floor, she has effortlessly showcased the brand’s style through the ages.

Cheers to this epic collaboration and the enduring friendship between Diana Ross and YSL! 🥂 Can’t WAIT to see the full campaign and collection!

04/01/2024

This. ❤️

20/11/2023