In Marrakech, make a caftan
The traditional tunic of elegant Moroccan women, the caftan has inspired Yves Saint Laurent and many other couturiers.
As part of its new “Berber Experiences” program, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech - a little jewel dressed by Gilles & Boissier - takes its guests to discover the secrets of the making of this garment (sublimely worn by Catherine Deneuve or Liz Taylor) at the Karim bazaar Bouriad.
Training course to sew your caftan or buy a beautiful piece in store?
Everything is possible !
Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, route Golf Royal, Marrakech 40000, Morocco.
Phone.
: +212 5242 98888. From 800 € per night.
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In Florence, make a hat
In Antonio Gatto's studio, visitors can learn how to shape their headgear.
Belmond / Press photo
The Villa San Michele, mythical Florentine hotel from the Belmond collection, inaugurates the “
art of making tour
”, private lessons with a renowned master craftsman: perfumer, hatter… After the guided tours in the best workshops, customers wanted more interactions with the creators.
We can now learn to fashion an exceptional headgear (felt or straw) face to face with Antonio Gatto in the cozy den of his studio.
Hats off!
Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Via Doccia, 4, 50014 Fiesole FI, Italy.
Phone.
: +39 055 567 8200. Double room, from € 760.
Lesson and hat, 850 €.
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In Saint Petersburg, learn about embroidery
At the Four Seasons in Russia's "northern capital", visitors can try their hand at embroidery.
Four Seasons / Photo press
How to make sophisticated travelers aware of Russian culture and excellent know-how?
In the “capital of the North”, the Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg invites them to participate in cutting-edge masterclasses, such as that of the Krestetskaya Strochka factory, specialist in embroidery (whose finesse can be seen on the tunic). bride of Natalia Vodianova).
A VIP day to practice this art and immerse yourself in the history of Russian fashion.
From one thing to another.
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg, Voznesensky Ave, 1, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000. Tel.
: +7 812 339-80 00. From € 250 per night.
Embroidery day, € 500.
Read also: The world in my bread ... in Saint Petersburg
In Luang Prabang, create a scarf
Workshop for dyeing his scarf and creating his batik at the Amantaka in Luang Prabang.
Aman / Photo press
South of Mount Phousi, near the banks of the Mekong, the sublime Amantaka hotel strives to forge tangible links with Laotian artisans.
He guides his guests for an afternoon from Luang Prabang to the surroundings of Ban Saylom on the Silk Road.
Visit of Ock Pop Tok's Living Crafts Center and interactions with weavers and batik Hmong artists.
Discover the unique techniques and patterns of the country.
Workshop of dyeing his scarf, and creation of his batik.
Amantaka, Louang Prabang, Laos.
Phone.
: +856 71 860 333. From € 896 per night with half board.
“Lao Textile Experience”, 252 € for 2 people.
Read also: In the north of Laos, the charm of an Asia that we thought had been lost
Lorena Vergani's lace programs in Paris
Lorena Vergani, lifestyle journalist, organizes unforgettable days in the capital around art, design… Lorena Vergani / Private collection
She has one of the most beautiful address books in Paris. Lorena Vergani, lifestyle journalist for Mexican Vogue living in the Marais with her companion, gallery owner Emmanuel Perrotin, and their two children, knows all of the city's most arty places. This former public relations manager at Park Hyatt, specialist in VIP hospitality for major luxury brands, has created her own agency, LV bespoke. It organizes, for small groups or individuals, unforgettable days in the capital around fashion, contemporary art or design. Secret addresses, meetings with designers, interactive workshops, lunches in private places, behind the scenes of a stylist's studio, visit to the salons of a fashion or jewelry house,dinners with influential actors in the art world… Each program is 100% tailor-made. Unlike a hotel concierge, she accompanies her clients herself as a friend would.
LV bespoke (lorena@lvbespoke.com).