Can I tell you...about my Fall / Winter 2019 shoot in Paris.

Me and my friend Tais Fortes posing for our BTS moment.

It is no secret that I love Paris. After Manhattan, it is my second favorite city in the world. Every time I visit I want to make the most out of my trip. In 2017, I shot my Fall / Winter campaign here and I still love those images. I’ve always wanted to do another shoot in the City of Light. I mentioned the idea to my dear friend Bianca Monzon-Cueva who lives in Paris. Without hesitation, she offered to help me organize the talent and logistics. How could I say no to that?

Tais Fortes with the SARAH beaded crochet pouch on Pont Alexandre III.

Paris is one big film set full of iconic landmarks and and architectural vignettes everywhere you look. Shooting a campaign here can be both challenging and easy. If you’re not careful the city can take over and become the center of attention instead of your product.

The VANIA Wrist Clutch at Pont Alexandre III.

The SARAH beaded crochet pouch in coral.

As easy as this all looks, it does take a village. I relied on Bianca to organize the logistics and the talent. She introduced me to an up and coming fashion photographer Paul Clichy , who then brought in Pauline du Manoir , a hair and make-up artist. Coincidentally, my gorgeous friend and fashion model Tais Fortes, recently moved to Paris was more than happy to be the muse of the campaign. Voila, I had a crew.

BTS with Paul, Bianca and Tais.

The VANIA Wrist Clutch in cognac crocodile embossed leather.

The KIM Wrist purse in leopard print calf hair shot inside the Jardin du Palais Royal.

Pauline applying her magic on Tais.

The KIM Wrist Purse in black suede with multi color studs.

Bianca and I limited the shoot to a few locations to make the most of the limited light during the day. We started out at Jardin du Palais Royal, then moved to Pont Alexandre III, Les Parisiennes, eventually ending back at Hotel Saint-Marc where I was staying.

Tais taking a coffee break with my CHRISELLE minaudière at Les Parisiennes.

The AZURA Asymmetrical Minaudière, still iconic after all these years!

The AUDREY beaded pouch in navy velvet.

The STELLA Minaudière shot inside Hotel Saint-Marc.

I love Paris in the Spring time and I love Paris in the Fall. There is something about the light at this time of the year. Even on a sunny day, the light casts a cool tone on everything. As you can see from these photos I have every reason to be estatic. The images are exactly what I had envisioned. Merci beacoup to the team and to Paris!

Tais with the AZURA minaudière in violet oyster inlay inside Hotel Saint-Marc.