Creativity dose with... Balzac Paris

When literature meets responsible fashion…

Balzac Paris is invented and designed in Paris, made in Europe, sold all over the world.

Chrysoline de Gastines, Artistic Director and co-founder of Balzac Paris

Chrysoline de Gastines, Artistic Director and co-founder of Balzac Paris

Define your style in 3 words :
Mix and match, masculine /feminine , comfortable


Favorite fashion brands?
Isabel Marant, Ulla Johnson, Celine, Patagonia, Bonpoint, Bobo chose


Your female muse/ inspirational person ?
I love the idea of there being many inspiring women ! Only one inspiring women reduces the fields of possibilities while a wide range act as a catalyst in setting the tone for a particular style ! Man Repeller serves as a wonderful illustration. 


Basics every woman should have in her dressing room?
A white blouse

How do you recharge your batteries ?
Going to the Touquet during the weekends to fill up on iodine, do long walks and have a nice meal amongst family or friends !

The Art you chose to express yourself ? ( music, painting..)
Dancing in the living room with my daughters :)


Favorite artists in any field?
Pablo Picasso

Who do you dream to meet?
God ! I would like to know if he exists and have a have a conversation with him on the origins of the world :)


Favorite restaurant?
In Paris Caillebotte and close to the Touquet La grenouillère


Favorite museum?
The Orsay Museum 


Next trip ?
Portugal !

Readings to advise?
Waiting for Bojangles


Your favorite quote ?
« The eyes mirror the heart »


Favorite IG account?
Balzac Paris ;)

Courtney Adamo

Mathilde Cabanas

Ines Longevial


What are your sources of inspiration?
EVERYTHING! Books, magazines, women in the street, my daily life, museums !


Biggest dream ?
A large family, life in the countryside with my husband and children at the rhythm of the seasons where we can disconnect and where the words « happiness and sweetness » reign supreme !


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