Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Cordelia de Castellane has been in the design business for a quarter of a century which seems extraordinary given her age: 43 But the polished Parisian has been immersed in creative businesses since she was born Her great-great-uncle was the celebrated neo-romantic architect Emilio Terry who conjured elaborate interiors for Prince Rainier of Monaco and the shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos; the walls of Cordelia’s Paris house are lined with sketches by him is an interior designer who regularly took her daughter around the world to see galleries historic houses — and then handed her to Gilles Dufour is the creative director of Dior Joaillerie the young Cordelia was in a perfect position to soak up information and contacts She was also lucky enough to have been surrounded by beauty — in her family’s many houses around Europe in her grandparents’ garden in Switzerland where “I learnt there is nothing more beautiful than those mountains of flowers” working with Dufour at Chanel at the age of 15 in addition to her early immersion in French interiors won her the biggest design job of her life: last year transforming the 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay into France’s first cool country-house hotel when that expanded into a worldwide business she had helped to launch the first Dior Maison boutiques and filled them with suitably glamorous homeware But when she first saw the 4,800 sq m abbey she did think it was “mad to take on a project like this” The pagoda at the abbey has been modernised with luminous reds by de CastellaneL’ABBAYE DES VAUX DE CERNAYIn the 19th century the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay had been transformed into the summer home of the aesthete Baroness Charlotte de Rothschild Henri Rousseau and Édouard Manet among her friends After the Second World War the 185-acre estate had fallen on hard times she was faced not only with 55 run-down bedrooms but derelict outhouses and cottages and vast crumbling public spaces ranging from a chapterhouse with gothic stone arches and soaring ceilings to an oratory still with its organ What gave de Castellane the courage to take the project on was the realisation that it was nothing new Her mother had always been a master of wild interiors mixing antiques and contemporary furniture Moroccan rugs and Polish linens — and very When de Castellane had decorated her own Paris apartment — which she shares with her banker husband and four children aged between 15 and 25 — she instinctively filled the spaces with items heavy with historic references alongside fresh new designs: a Knole sofa once owned by Hubert de Givenchy with an 18th-century mirror striped new India Mahdavi cushions below a vintage Fortuny chandelier an antique Dutch table beside a leopard-print rug “I realised my mother had done this sort of thing before and that I probably could too,” she says “it was probably better not to have had the experience as I would not have slept.” Her way of coping with the magnitude of the task was to treat it as she would a personal house “giving it a glow while making it cosy and comfortable” When you go to a beautiful castle in England slightly transformed by the knowledge and tastes of subsequent generations.” A corridor at the abbey showcases de Castellane’s love of patternL’ABBAYE DES VAUX DE CERNAYThe pagoda was originally designed for Baroness de RothschildL’ABBAYE DES VAUX DE CERNAYLike her own houses she has filled the abbey with bright colours clashing patterns and joyful fabrics — some by French favourites such as Pierre Frey mixing tartans with leopard print and rich jacquards with William Morris florals Her brief was to make it — like many of England’s country house hotels from the Pig and Soho Farmhouse to Beaverbrook — a fun relaxed country home from home for Parisians • Parisians love Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay — and with rooms under £210, so will you Two of her role models — her mother and Laura Ungaro Emanuel’s wife — had taught her to be fearless when mixing patterns and colours Hence the strawberry hue of the media room or the lurid red velvets that enliven the big living room or the bright red gloss with which she painted a lakeside pergola before lifting its interiors with jaunty red floral and striped fabrics When it came to actually installing all the objects she had amassed over the prior ten months — from markets antique shops and junk shops all over France and Belgium — she used her gut feeling to decide where they went ‘Just put everything on the lawn and then we will try things Forget the plan.’ If I’d told them that’s how I worked But it is all about feeling: I put things where I feel it’s right is not to look as if you’ve tried too hard referencing the theatrical British designer of hotels such as the Goring and Fife Arms And designers like Nicky Haslam and Robert Kime taught her how to “go big — or don’t do it at all” Maxim’s restaurant in ParisROMAIN RICARDAnother recent design project she couldn’t go too mad on — but could add her theatrical flair to — was Maxim’s the legendary restaurant once owned by Pierre Cardin which reopened in 2023 after a 14-year closure This was the place where Brigitte Bardot had danced barefoot late into the night where Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin had dined (and where she then had attempted to steal some crockery) and where the 1960s model Antonia had tried to enter with a live panther It’s one of the most iconic restaurants on earth — as Parisian as the Eiffel Tower • The luxury interior design directory: who to go to for bespoke decor When the Paris Society took over the restaurant in 2022 the art nouveau jewel was dusty and tired but thanks to its 1979 listing as a historical monument De Castellane was a natural choice to give it a €2 million spruce-up Not only had she regularly been to private events there but in 1978 her parents had thrown their wedding party in its decadent gold needed was a bit of love: its gold regilded its art-nouveau stained-glass ceiling cleaned its banquettes reupholstered in lipstick-red velvet its carpets relaid with one of her trademark flower patterns — “I have to have flowers in every room” she says — and beneath a stained red and white glass chandelier by Louis Comfort Tiffany a cheeky tiger-stripe rug laid to bring back a little of the naughtiness that had made the place an icon she is not in Paris but en route to London to meet potential clients (and quickly pop in to see the Van Gogh show at the National Gallery — now sadly finished — and the Mughal exhibition at the V&A It’s only a matter of time before her recognisably floral and wildly hued signature makes its mark on these shores too cordeliadecastellane.com; restaurant-maxims.com; abbayedesvauxdecernay.com; dior.com distills the essence and history of the maison into enduring keepsakes and earrings meld seamlessly with the body—subtle when worn separately Sign up to our newsletter for the latest arts and culture updates For Puyallup tribal member Damian Castellane auditioning for the film “Rez Ball” was something he considered a longshot Thousands of people auditioned for only a small ensemble of characters who grew up on the Squaxin Island Tribe’s reservation outside Shelton the 21-year-old rapper and actor took his shot he’s now unlocked what he hopes to be a new chapter in his life story He’s traveled to the Toronto International Film Festival where the film had its world premiere last month before becoming available to stream on Netflix; has an agent; and got to represent his community in a way he’d never seen before “I come from this small little reservation in the Pacific Northwest Not many people around me; I’ve never seen anybody go through this same thing,” Castellane said “It’s just one of those moments where it’s Drawing from true stories of Native American basketball in addition to the experiences of the cast director Sydney Freeland (Navajo) and her co-writer Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee) “Rez Ball” follows a team that bands together following the devastating loss of one of its own his background playing basketball was critical “There’s not really much to do out here other than play basketball so my mom got me a basketball hoop and I was out here for hours playing ball,” Castellane said basketball was a big part of my life.”   That experience is something that provides an authenticity to “Rez Ball.” One of the film’s standout moments involves a fun early scrimmage between the boys and girls where both sides Castellane said multiple people have specifically mentioned this scene to him and that it perfectly encapsulates the sport he grew up with That’s what happens in reservation ball and tournaments that’s what people experience playing rez ball,” Castellane said While he speaks fondly about spending his youth traveling around playing other tribes in Washington Castellane says he’s also glad to be part of a film that engages with pain and tragedy It’s something he’s experienced personally and is still carrying with him as an adult.  “To be a part of Indian Country and Indigenous cinema it means everything because I’m tied to this film in many different ways,” Castellane said I’m used to that growing up on the rez.” He’s seen this pain firsthand including losing his aunt to suicide when he was 13 I felt a deeper connection with this movie It’s an amazing experience to show people what Indian Country is really like.” The experience of working on “Rez Ball” is one Castellane hopes he can replicate elsewhere and that he’ll have more chances to act in the future This includes working on other projects that also move beyond the stereotypes people have about what life is like on the reservation so that deeper more complex and authentic characters can come to life on screen.  “The major thing is just to let people know what the rez is all about,” Castellane said “I just hope that people get a better understanding of what it’s like to grow up on the reservation.” Castellane is still working through the pains and joys of life including losing his brother earlier this year shortly before welcoming a baby girl just as he’s now auditioning for other acting parts while also continuing to work on his music “AjzWorld,” is dedicated to his late brother It’s all part of how Castellane wants to continue expressing himself through art.  “I’m putting my life into it. Every song, it means something. Even if the next person doesn’t like or find any joy in it, it doesn’t matter to me because I didn’t make it for them. I made it to get it off my chest.” The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser For the latest additions to the My Dior collection Victoire de Castellane turns the house’s signature cannage motif into golden wonders For Victoire de Castellane, creative director of Dior Joaillerie jewellery design is a celebration of bold patterns and whimsical designs In the decades since establishing Dior Joaillerie in 1999 de Castellane has rethought the often-serious parameters of high jewellery in an embrace of non-precious stones and a brilliant rainbow of colours for pieces that reference surreal and fantastical forms This spirit of nonconformity continues through to the sculptural lines of her fine jewellery which also jointly considers the influence of Dior’s heritage alongside contemporary references on the Napoleon III chairs adorned with the pattern it has appeared in haute couture and accessories it featured on the brand’s Eau Fraîche perfume bottle Marc Bohan rethought its familiar lines in the 1960s which were prevalent in his tweed and Op Art collections Gianfranco Ferré recreated it on coats the motif was embossed on lambskin leather for the ‘Lady Dior’ bag while John Galliano gave it a typographical twist de Castellane nods to this history by reinterpreting the cannage motif in fine jewellery An homage to both the original chairs that inspired Christian Dior and to her own memories of visiting the Dior boutique as a child the collection is rife with personal references the familiar motif is interwoven into rings bracelets and earrings in a fine golden thread of yellow while some pieces are studded with diamonds for a precious spin on supple mesh Crafting this pattern in precious metals is not without its challenges requiring the carefully considered craftsmanship also prevalent in haute couture Each element of a piece is constructed separately with a bracelet requiring nine separate steps in its creation artisans use the lost-wax casting technique where molten metal is poured into a wax replica of the jewellery piece and left to solidify before being mirror-polished to a gleaming finish Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Hannah Silver is the Art Watches & Jewellery Editor of Wallpaper* she has overseen offbeat design trends and in-depth profiles and written extensively across the worlds of culture and luxury. She enjoys meeting artists and designers viewing exhibitions and conducting interviews on her frequent travels.  From the moment she could hold a pencil, Cordelia de Castellane was immersed in a world of beauty and creativity her designs reflect a deeply ingrained appreciation for fine living—a legacy of her extraordinary lineage Born into one of France’s most distinguished aristocratic families whose roots date back to the ninth century her upbringing was a mosaic of artistic and cultural influences Read more: 6 Things to about the French art of fine dining at Alliance Française's exhibition Above Cordelia de Castellane welcoming the festive season into her home Cordelia de Castellane welcoming the festive season into her home De Castellane's immersion into design began precociously. At just 15, she interned at Chanel under her uncle, Gilles Dufour, Karl Lagerfeld’s close collaborator This formative experience in a highly refined creative environments ignited a lifelong passion for design further cultivated through roles at Emanuel Ungaro and culminating in her positions at Baby Dior and Dior Maison in 2017 and with the festive Le Noël de Monsieur collection recently launched de Castellane reflects on the art of entertaining à la française and her enduring passion for creating classic Above Cordelia de Castellane’s simply yet elegantly adorned Christmas trees Cordelia de Castellane’s simply yet elegantly adorned Christmas trees Can you share your philosophy on the art of entertaining “à la Française” and how it influences your designs at Dior Maison My philosophy on the art of entertaining at home is to do things from the heart I never overwork my tables; I like spontaneity and naturalness In what ways do you incorporate traditional French elegance into modern home accessories French elegance is about everything coming together naturally in a harmonious way Above Living flora and patterns across different scales and materials in harmonious colours make for a festive table Living flora and patterns across different scales and materials in harmonious colours make for a festive table How is your personal style and aesthetic reflected in your own private spaces Monsieur Dior used to say that people’s interiors reflect their soul and with objects that have a strong history How do you select materials for Dior Maison collections and what role do they play in enhancing the overall experience of entertaining I always try to match the colours of our collections to create prints that can go with different styles and atmospheres so everything can be mixed together and create a beautiful harmony In case you missed it: Hosting the next gathering? Here’s how to transform your outdoor spaces for alfresco entertaining Above This close-up of Le Noël de Monsieur tableware showcases its woven-cane motif This close-up of Le Noël de Monsieur tableware showcases its woven-cane motif How do you balance innovation with the rich heritage of Dior in your designs Innovation is the future; it’s today The most important thing is to translate yesterday into tomorrow The biggest challenge is to get the best quality for our objects when we work on straw marquetry trays with such fine and meticulous patterns… But the craftsmen are the most essential for making extraordinary things happen at Dior Maison What elements do you believe are essential for creating a memorable dining experience in one’s home lighting is the key; it creates an atmosphere of intimacy during dinner That’s why candles are essential on a dining table Above A close-up detail of the elegant green blown-glass Salento candleholder A close-up detail of the elegant green blown-glass Salento candleholder What advice would you give to someone looking to elevate their home-entertaining style It’s also very important to have good basics like a woman in her wardrobe; beautiful glasses and high-quality cutlery that can be mixed together what trends do you foresee shaping the future of home entertaining and design I never look at trends because they always come and go I like to take inspiration from different styles and eras to create things that are timeless Above The Le Noël de Monsieur collection’s crystal whiskey decanter and glasses Above The Le Noël de Monsieur whiskey decanter is engraved with a chevron motif that catches the light The Le Noël de Monsieur collection’s crystal whiskey decanter and glasses 9 fashion forward home collections from Milan Design Week 2024 Inside the glamorous grand opening of Fendi Casa’s Singapore flagship Superstar designer Kelly Wearstler on curiosity and innovation in her maximalist work to conceive the Dior Milly Dentelle collection a fairy-tale assortment of jewels blooming in gold “The collection is a vibrant tribute to Mr the refined elegance of haute couture and the luxuriant floral beauty of the Milly-la-Forêt landscapes,” says de Castellane “where a multitude of flowers bloom and foliage unfurls in irregular curves alongside flamboyant groves of trees.” As the mastermind behind the house’s joaillerie for the past 25 years de Castellane continues to reinterpret Dior’s fashion codes imparting her imaginative vision to the distinctly feminine and whimsical works The new botanic themes are interwoven with the couturier’s lace Each of the 76 unique pieces is made by expert craftsmen who spin gold into intricate motifs with remarkable lightness and a profusion of bejeweled flowers The Dior Milly Dentelle necklace is a striking example of this artistry: a sumptuous composition of diamond blossoms that appear to float around the neck coupled with an eye-catching diamond drop framed in tiny pearls the Dior Milly Dentelle collection is a modern expression of femininity—voluptuous yet tailored A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2025 Spring Issue under the headline “Garden Party.” Subscribe to the magazine © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. 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Privacy Policy who was influenced by his childhood garden at Villa Les Rhumbs de Castellane’s love of flowers began with the herbariums she made with her grandmother as a child in the Swiss Alps “I always wanted my own garden,” she recalls De Castellane’s horticultural fascination shines through in her new book for Rizzoli Illustrated with images by photographer Billal Taright the book captures the lushness of her garden through the seasons along with her charming anecdotes and tips for perfect tablescaping and flower arranging “A bouquet of white flowers in a silver goblet exudes unrivalled elegance” “don’t compose bouquets at the same height like a sphere.” For a novice green-fingered enthusiast she recommends diving in like she did: “Just start by listening to garden podcasts and reading a lot and it will come You will find it becomes a passion that you cannot get out of.” Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet Looks: See Every Celebrity Outfit and Dress Everything You Need To Know About The Met Gala 2025 Join The Vogue Newsletter For The Latest Fashion, Beauty And Street Style Trends Straight To Your Inbox The Key Spring/Summer 2025 Trends To Know Now Join British Vogue’s Met Gala Community Ahead Of Fashion’s Biggest Night. 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Victoire de Castellane; the new Dior high jewellery watch A new Victoire de Castellane x Kim Jones high jewellery brooch was launched on the runway this week Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2025 was the launchpad for the pair's latest collaboration The house artistic director of jewellery drew on bright silk-grosgrain ribbon references from her ‘Dior Print’ 2022 high jewellery story and the nature motifs of this year’s ‘Diorama & Diorigami’ collection While the bracelet presented by de Castellane and Jones during the Winter 22/23 men’s collection had a classic art deco feel the jewellery designer's joyful nature shines when she has the freedom to let her childlike design tendencies take flight which sees little yellow birds flit around a flutter of pastel ribbon has a gentle humour reminiscent of the house-cleaning scene in Disney’s groundbreaking 1937 film sunlit in yellow gold and paved with diamonds frolic around an altogether more serious 58.85 carat aquamarine while the ribbon’s underside is highlighted in a gradation of blue sapphires The cartoonish appeal of the brooch is delightfully on point as its light frame and subject are a welcome antidote to the hefty-brooch-pinned-awkwardly-on-lapel look that permeates men's red-carpet styling you might argue that brooches are genderless but as is the case in high jewellery design not take it over like a misplaced gimcrack But Victoire de Castellane comes into her own when toying with the balance of precious metals and stones in jewellery design And so it is with her latest high jewellery offering in collaboration with Kim Jones escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Caragh McKay is a contributing editor at Wallpaper* and was watches & jewellery director at the magazine between 2011 and 2019 Caragh’s current remit is cross-cultural and her recent stories include the curious tale of how Muhammad Ali met his poetic match in Robert Burns and how a Martin Scorsese Martin film revived a forgotten Osage art which adorns the latest My Dior collection TagsdiorRelated ArticlesFashionBlackpink’s Jisoo Stuns in New Lady Dior CampaignThe newest campaign showcases the iconic bag's timeless appeal through different iterations The upcoming 'Scarlet Heart Thailand' star attended the launch of Dior's exclusive art showcase inspired by their iconic Lady Dior bag The Dior Fall 2024 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri draws upon the late Marlene Dietrich whose style was a perfect balance of masculinity and femininity This is evident in the fit-and-flare silhouettes of the ready-to-wear pieces The duality of Chanel shines in the Maison newest bag of the season  Miu Miu's tie-up with Petit Bateau returns and the house's Wander and Beau bags get summer-perfect in woven leather strips you'll find an effortless summer elegance and the timeless charm of Venetian life until 18 May Special guests in the front row included Keira Knightley The singer lends her sunny aura to a glamorous collection celebrating the Versace art of living Polène’s The Leather Florist in Paris is a must-visit for its playful leather flowers (display pieces or bag charms!) — an inspired way to upcycle leather scraps Each timepiece has a dial that adopts the hues of dawn Where fluid elegance meets artisanal mastery The TimesIt is two weeks before the VIP launch of Dior Joaillerie’s Diorama & Diorigami collection and I am in Paris with two of the house’s biggest names as they prepare for the day who will be accessorising the models with more than 100 pieces of jewellery; on the fashion side is Maria Grazia Chiuri who has designed 25 couture outfits to complement the jeweller’s sparkling pieces When the models walk in wearing Chiuri’s couture it is the first time that de Castellane has seen the clothes It is obvious that she is immediately inspired “I love the spontaneity of today,” she says “I like to imagine that I’m receiving one of the dresses and that I’m trying to fit it with my jewellery.” Backstage at the Diorama & Diorigami presentation in Florence; dress and Diorama & Diorigami necklace in pink gold cultured pearls and lacquer by Dior JoailleriePIERRE MOUTONThe final event held in the 14th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence will be the result of months of work by Chiuri’s atelier and years of work by de Castellane’s The collaboration appears to have been pretty straightforward “We have a great amount of respect and appreciation for each other as friends,” Chiuri says “I have always considered my role to be primarily a supporting one What I mean is that the clothes I design for the haute jewellery show must be in dialogue with Victoire’s jewellery in a way that highlights her designs as much as possible.” De Castellane describes their work relationship as “very free Speaking about the inspiration for her collection In this case it was the fabric of toile de Jouy.” The pattern is a recurring one in the house of Dior first adorning the walls of its 30 Avenue Montaigne boutique in 1947 de Castellane has translated its naturalistic landscapes into precious metal and gemstones It “looks like toile de Jouy that we’ve cut up and placed on the body as jewellery” Large necklace scenes are inhabited by carved chalcedony deer and tiny diamond owls swans and squirrels sit in forests of rubies and emeralds and intricate lacquer and gemstone details which has an incredible brightness” in vivid shades of pink “I also created two new types of toile de Jouy for the occasion,” Chiuri says “One inspired by Paris and one inspired by Florence.” The models at the launch were accessorised with more than 100 pieces of jewelleryPIERRE MOUTONAs models enter the room de Castellane styles each according to “their proportions the colour of their skin and how the jewellery will fit and look against the clothes” Pieces are removed and swapped in a process described as “musical chairs” Large trestle tables contain trays of Diorama & Diorigami designs as well as pieces from past collections “I imagine the moment the girls are walking at the show and I love the idea of seeing shine and sparkle on different parts of the body something that you might glimpse from afar and the idea of discovering something unexpected,” de Castellane says Victoire de Castellane at a fitting in Paris; Dearest Dior necklace in white gold diamonds and yellow diamonds and Diorama & Diorigami belt in white gold cultured pearl and mother of pearl by Dior JoaillerieSOPHIE CARREShe describes her styling aesthetic as “finding balance in something chaotic … I like the asymmetry of mismatched earrings or multiple rings on one hand and I love mixing the different Dior jewellery families not always as a parure or a set but with a twist the jewellery is displayed at the Villa San Michele hotel so clients can take a second look Discreet stickers indicate that most of the collection has sold — which clearly delights de Castellane and Chiuri As the latter says of their relationship: “Our collaboration is close Maybe it’s because we’re two women — it’s easier!” she jokes dior.com Best Dressed at Met Gala 2025 - Top 32 Red Carpet Looks Revealed! Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! Every Celeb at Met Gala 2025 - See All Red Carpet Photos & Full Guest List (Updating Live All Night) The new Netflix movie Rez Ball has been climbing the charts on the streaming service following its release last week and viewers are falling in love with the cast Rez Ball features as cast of relative newcomers and follows a high school basketball team in New Mexico the team must unite like never before to keep their dreams of a state championship alive The cast traveled to the Toronto Film Festival last month for the film’s big red carpet premiere and Netflix gave them all disposable camera to capture their experience. We can exclusively share some of those photos with you. Browse through our photo gallery now Keep reading to find out more…More Here! » Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events “Living in a house which does not suit you is like wearing some-one else’s clothes,” wrote Christian Dior in his autobiography Dior by Dior in 1947— the same year he showed his visionary New Look collection—the Parisian couturier opened a boutique called Colifichets (French for “trinkets”) on the ground floor of his haute couture salons at 30 Avenue Montaigne that sold flowers Long before other maisons pivoted to homewares—a trend only accelerated by the hybrid work schedule many now follow post-pandemic—Dior’s décor offering expanded to include such varied objects as candlesticks and garden lamps that might help make a woman’s home feel like a reflection of her personal aesthetic Dior’s founder intended Colifichets to feel like an 18th-century curio shop with a modern sensibility His artist friend Christian Bérard proposed elegant toile de Jouy wallpaper and also suggested tucking monogrammed hatboxes on top of cupboards and in odd corners The seeming casualness brought the whole place to life.” And indeed Dior’s belief that a home should be both “lived in and livable in,” as he said of his own country house in Milly-la-Forêt permeated each of the homes he decorated in the 1950s from his Louis XVI townhouse in Paris’s 16th arrondissement to his Provençal chateau It’s that same mission that now drives Cordelia de Castellane, artistic director since 2013 of Dior’s homeware division, now known as Dior Maison who is also the artistic director of Baby Dior started her career in fashion at Chanel and Emanuel Ungaro in 2006 and brings an intuitive touch to homewares “Designing childrenswear collections was a natural choice for me I’ve always been creative and passionate about design and collecting homeware while decorating my house and so it just came naturally to me A cousin of Dior’s artistic director of jewelry she is a consummate European aristo: Raised between Paris and Gstaad her family name is that of one of France’s oldest dynasties is the daughter of a former Greek ambassador de Castellane’s interiors philosophy is refreshingly unpretentious A cultivated yet homey spirit infuses each of her homes—a Saint-Germain-des- Près apartment and a Swiss chalet—that she shares with her husband and children Whether entertaining or for every-day meals and dahlias are de Castellane’s centerpiece and all of them are my guests of honor,” she says De Castellane’s personal glassware collection includes hand-engraved fern-pattern water glasses she designed for Dior Maison and flea market finds—and she loves mixing all of them together To keep everything from looking too refined and meticulous she has been known to lay a table with textiles she picked up on holiday in Madagascar or her grandmother’s old sheets She loves dying and hand painting vintage tablecloths which sometimes form the basis for new patterns in her Dior Maison collections Another thing de Castellane has scored from flea markets: an extensive collection of vintage Dior dishes including her favorite Ginori plates from the 1970s a Porte-bonheur design featuring a star made of flowers and a lily of the valley pattern comprising sprigs of the lucky charm the maison’s founder often carried in his pocket or wore pinned to the lapel of his jacket She intends for her Dior Maison pieces to be future heirlooms and many of her designs—like her own lily of the valley pattern rendered in a toile de Jouy style—riff on such gris-gris beloved by Dior’s founder For her Spring/Summer 2025 Les Gris-Gris de Monsieur Dior collection inspired by La Colle Noire each highlighting one of Dior’s talismans through pieces like plates there’s a blue star pattern like the heavenly body Dior spotted in 1946 en route to a meeting with his future financial backer and which features prominently on lampshades there’s a green four-leaf clover design like the universal emblem of good fortune Dior always kept within reach and which one might find on the verdant grounds there’s a pink rose motif taking cues from the charming blooms that adorn walls and folding screens in his summer salon and perfume his garden there’s a yellow bee design inspired by the beehive printed wallpaper and duvet in Dior’s sister Catherine’s bedroom complemented by elegant glass candleholders I will spend the holidays in the mountains,” says de Castellane “My table will have a mix of vintage pieces and local pieces with my Dior Maison Cannage red plates from Le Noël de Monsieur Dior collection.” Sounds ever so cozy Reproduction in any manner in any language in whole or in part without the prior written permission is prohibited Registration or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service Peoply may receive compensation for some links to products and services Offers may be subject to change without notice Un air de retour vers le passé flotte à Marseille Dix ans après la livraison de la ligne de tramway T3 les travaux sont de retour au bout de la rue de Rome Objectif : effectuer le raccordement des rails fraichement installés sur la place Castellane Et connecter ainsi la ligne avec son extension de 4,4 kilomètres vers le Sud elle permettra aux Marseillais de prolonger leur route jusqu’à la Gaye Les ouvriers sont arrivés avec leurs tractopelles le lundi 10 février afin de démolir l’ancien terminus, provoquant l’arrêt de la ligne pendant deux mois La station doit en effet migrer de l’autre côté de la place au début de l’avenue Jules Cantini « Les travaux ne souffrent d’aucun retard directeur des grands projets à la Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence il faut que le 7 avril on remette le tramway en fonctionnement jusqu’à l’arrêt Dragon Et quand on aura l’arrêté préfectoral signé on pourra le faire circuler jusqu’à la nouvelle station Castellane » La phase test pour le passage du tramway sur la place jusqu’au terminus temporaire de la ligne La mise en circulation est ensuite attendue « courant juin » avec le terminus de Cantini Il faudra en revanche patienter jusqu’en décembre pour voyager en tramway jusqu’à la Gaye Le calendrier de mise en service « fin 2025 » reste pour l’heure inchangé Sur les terrasses de la place réaménagée, c’est vers la fontaine Cantini remise en eau que les tables et les chaises sont à présent tournées Mais la nouvelle star des lieux reste protégée par des grilles de chantier Si les jets d’eau semblent pour l’instant fonctionner la Ville de Marseille doit encore rénover la barrière en fer forgé qui encercle la fontaine « Le délai est retardé d’environ un mois en raison d’un problème de marché Lorsque la clôture sera retirée pour être restaurée la Métropole pourra intervenir pour réaliser les travaux de végétalisation entre celle-ci et le bord de la fontaine » L’épineuse question de la circulation des cyclistes entre le boulevard Baille et l’avenue du Prado ne semble, quant à elle, pas tout à fait tranchée. La Métropole annonce « la création d’une voie mixte temporaire pour les bus et les vélos dans le sens Baille-Prado ». Dans l’autre sens, les cyclistes devront emprunter la même voie que les voitures. Une solution que Christophe Monnier juge « inconfortable ». Le président du collectif Vélos en Ville réitère sa demande de « séparation stricte » et indique maintenir son recours en attendant l’ouverture d’une médiation. Denis Savino promet un nouvel aménagement dans un an. « Pour le moment, on veut prendre le temps d’étudier le flux de circulation. Mais le projet, à une étape ultérieure, sera d’utiliser une des trois voies pour réaliser une piste bidirectionnelle, en lien avec les deux projets de voies cyclables sur Baille et Prado. On se tient prêt ». Affaire à suivre. Six candidates are running for the three open seats on the Goshen Central School District Board of Education this year. The three open seats are currently filled by Billy Castellane, Shannon Johnson, and Scot Selbo, all three of which are also running to retain their seats. In addition to the three incumbents, the three new candidates are Heather Rafferty Savatta, Wendy Morel, and Ann Horrego. Information about the candidates and why they are running can be found below: “Having five young kids in the district, I am completely invested in making sure the GSCD has the best programs for all students,” he said, adding, “My goal for the Goshen Central School District is to strive for excellence by providing as many opportunities for our students. I will act as a trustee for the community and lead through transparency and clear communication to represent all voices.” She believes students come first, and that her track record of “removing the barriers to success while providing the correct support system” motivated her BOE run. She also has experience analyzing and approving “fiscally sound” budgets without cutting programs and writing grants. She values “honesty, integrity, transparency and accountability,” and focuses on ensuring students are “thriving, engaged and comfortable in their own skin.” She is running for reelection to further serve her community. “I am a proud resident of Goshen and a true believer in the power and importance of public education. It is critical that we invest in the education of our children so their futures are filled with opportunity. I am committed to continue the progress made towards transparency and working toward building a collaborative partnership between all those in our community.” “With my son becoming a part of the school district, I am eager to be involved in his education. I also believe that the school district’s budget is excessive, leading to high school taxes in our community.” As a board member, she hopes to prepare the district and its students for the future, with a focus on how the district can prepare students for a global market or local trades, including having the right infrastructure and curriculum, and ensuring taxes are invested in the student body. She also aspires to cultivate creativity, support different learning styles, ensure the schools are as safe as possible, manage tech consumption, and improve the district’s food quality. Since filling a vacancy last year, he says he’s learned more about the BOE’s impact. Being part of the Facilities and Negotiation committees allowed him to develop short- and long-term school safety plans, plan for building upgrades, and finalize new contracts for teachers. If reelected, he will continue to improve education/program offerings, school safety, mental health opportunities and building upgrades, and increase communication/transparency. The election will take place May 21, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the district office at 227 Main Street, Goshen. Registered voters will also vote on the school district budget for the 2024-25 school year. The oblong vestibule is lined in a fanciful fabric of de Castellane’s design based on the 18th-century French craze for singerie decorative motifs depicting anthropomorphic monkeys and facing off with a large oil painting by the contemporary artist Aaron Young a breche violette marble ’50s Maison Jansen table has been laid for dinner It’s typical of de Castellane, 42, the vivacious artistic director of Baby Dior and Dior Maison to have ambushed visitors expecting another well-appointed 18th-century Left Bank apartment with something a little wilder Her homes are known for their vividly hued schemes that blend her own designs with heirlooms pilfered from her urbane family and textiles she herself has amassed over 20 years and the odd piece of contemporary art that lends everything a punky twist She insists there is no method behind the mélange curling up on a giant cherry-red sofa that once belonged to her grandparents De Castellane in front of a mirror sculpture by Garouste and Bonetti It helps that de Castellane’s heritage is steeped in aristocratic glamour the architect and interior designer who counted Salvador Dalí and Jean-Michel Frank as friends the larger-than-life jewelry designer at Dior is an interior designer and the best friend of Gilles Dufour who secured Cordelia an internship at Chanel at 15 she left school for a placement at Emanuel Ungaro where she progressed from picking up pins from the couture atelier floor to a role as a public relations executive she left to launch her own childrenswear company She feels a special kinship with Monsieur Dior “He’s kind of my best friend at Dior,” she says The couturier remains her touchstone when embarking on designs for the five collections of childrenswear she turns out a year alongside homeware and in addition to curating the gala dinners the brand regularly hosts in Venice she is obsessed with gardening: her apartment is filled with cut flowers from her country estate in L’Oise “Flowers bring me a lot of inspiration—it’s about the palette how much beauty can bring you joy in a very short space of time,” she says De Castellane also appreciates Dior’s sensitivity.“We are both Aquarius and both very superstitious.” Those monkeys in her hallway are not there by chance: Monsieur Dior frequently used them in his work gesturing at the many charm bracelets that crowd her wrists Her Paris home appears to conform to Dior’s decorating maxims too the couturier observed: “To an impeccably decorated interior I will always prefer one that’s more sensitive and spirited which has gradually developed over time according to the existence and whims of its inhabitant.” There’s one snag de Castellane only moved into the apartment a month prior to Vogue’s visit Having lived in a rambling three-storey duplex in the same neighborhood since 2006 last summer she had the sudden urge to move and spent four months looking for a new place she saw it the same day at 12 noon and an hour later her offer had been accepted “I felt it had a very good vibration—I didn’t really look at the [floor] plan The living room’s vintage bouclé wool sofa and rattan desk framed collages by an unknown Russian artist and floral wallpaper in the master bedroom the light filters into the two living room salons through lace Austrian curtains de Castellane inherited from her grandmother illuminating a gutsy mix of antique and modern pieces is anchored by a leopard-print rug; a mirror sculpture by Garouste and Bonetti opposite two giant chinoiserie-style doors she bought from an old chateau Lined in a striped floral fabric of her own design is toned down by two ceramic India Mahdavi stools used as bedside tables This leads onto a cocooning floral-wrapped bathroom hung with folding fans de Castellane designed for past Dior events and laid with antique Belgian tiles and a cerulean-blue dressing room decorated in Schumacher wallpaper customized by Karl Lagerfeld in a Chanel suit guarding de Castellane’s collection of vintage Chanel and Emanuel Ungaro as well as more recently acquired printed pieces by Dior and jewelry by her cousin with a painting by Aaron Young and singerie-inspired wallpaper Leroy Merlin mosaic tiles line the newly installed kitchen from the sumptuous dining set-up in the hall not to mention her vast collection of Murano glasses and vintage Dior Maison tableware accumulated from regular scourings of the Paris flea markets (“I just bought back some beautiful green malachite cutlery that belonged to Mr Dior!”) She admits she is in her pajamas by 7.30 p.m conceding that she occasionally takes a table at Le Voltaire her favorite evening spot is a vast rattan table she requisitioned from the L’Oise house and installed between her two living rooms She can spend entire evenings here drawing designs for new prints based on flowers she displays in volumetric flasks held in an old metal laboratory stand The Danish Home Lighting Trend That Can Improve Your Mental Health In America’s Cities, Saunas Are Becoming the Hottest Social Spot Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipe—and Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month la marque hôtelière propriété du groupe Assas hotels elle ouvre son quatrième hôtel concept du genre à Marseille Un choix calculé, à deux pas de la place Castellane, qui devrait gagner en attractivité et en animation après sa grande requalification et l’extension du tramway. « Nous voulions être au cœur de la ville à la fois proche du centre historique et dans un quartier en pleine évolution » Le groupe a mis la main sur l’ancien hôtel Citadines Le bâtiment est actuellement en chantier pour se transformer en monument dédié aux cultures populaires le public passera devant une porte 9 ¾ menant au bar un clin d’œil à Harry Potter où vous trouverez le canapé orange de Friends pour une pause café ou le photobooth La Croisière S’amuse pour prendre des photos à la manière du Love Boat La marque a pensé l’hôtel de 5 000 m2 comme un terrain de jeu avec des touches rétro et une atmosphère décalée dans les 96 chambres Petites ou grandes (jusqu’à 8 personnes) l’offre d’hébergement s’adapte aux séjours courts et longs Les amateurs de karaoké pourront profiter de deux salles dédiées et les sportifs d’une salle de fitness une salle ludique proposera des tables de ping-pong à la recherche d’un cadre de travail insolite avec un espace séminaire de 90 m² une salle de sous-commission de 24 m² et des espaces de coworking « On voulait que l’hôtel soit un lieu où l’on puisse s’amuser Mais aussi travailler dans une ambiance décontractée » Alors que les rooftops deviennent un argument incontournable à Marseille pour séduire la clientèle RockyPop n’a pas manqué le coche « Le toit-terrasse offre une vue incroyable sur la ville c’était une évidence » pour le directeur de la marque hôtelière D’autant que l’espace panoramique sa terrasse ombragée avec bar animé et des cocktails et tapas accueillera le public extérieur comme les clients « Nous voulons que ce soit un lieu où les Marseillais se sentent aussi chez eux Il mise aussi sur l’assiette pour alimenter cette expérience client insolite Trois ambiances distinctes sont proposées : un corner brasserie pour des repas conviviaux un espace Dolce Vita au style rétro-chic et une salle Méditerranée aux accents du Sud « Nous avons voulu une carte qui reflète l’esprit méditerranéen de la ville et notre ADN fun et accessible y compris une carte des vins qui met en avant la région » au cœur de l’établissement sublimé par un éclairage inspiré des Saints du Rock » il semble autant s’adresser au fans de sports qu’aux fêtards D’autant que le bar se prolonge en terrasse dans un « esprit guinguette » L’inauguration du nouvel hôtel est prévue en juillet Le rendez-vous est pris pour voir si la réalité est à la hauteur des promesses Les engins et barrières de chantier n’ont pas totalement disparu mais les piétons foulent déjà depuis quelques jours les nouveaux pavés de la place Castellane réaménagée La métamorphose de l’ancien rond-point s’inscrit dans le projet d’extension de la ligne de tramway T3 qui s’étirera fin 2025 au nord jusqu’à Gèze et au sud jusqu’à la Gaye Les rails fraichement posés ne seront pas utilisés avant plusieurs mois mais les espaces piétons s’ouvrent progressivement « La rénovation de la fontaine est terminée adjointe au maire de Marseille en charge de la valorisation du patrimoine Nous avons eu les accords pour la mise en eau et en lumière c’est effectif depuis ce jeudi 9 janvier » imaginé par le designer marseillais Ora-Ïto va également être dévoilé prochainement Il offrira une vue dégagée sur la place désormais agrémentée de 36 micocouliers de Provence le moral était en berne pendant les travaux mais l’horizon semble s’éclaircir Le responsable de la brasserie Le Castellane située sur la partie ouest de la place nous indique qu’après plusieurs semaines de négociations avec l’architecte des Bâtiments de France une solution a enfin été trouvée en préfecture concernant l’harmonisation des terrasses « Ça s’est très bien passé Nous sommes tombés d’accord sur un format de ‘parasols avec tombants’ pour pouvoir travailler aussi en hiver » Le restaurateur va pouvoir passer commande et envisager les prochaines semaines plus sereinement après un début d’année « catastrophique » Les anciennes structures en dur vont donc définitivement disparaître du paysage pour offrir une perspective sans obstacle jusqu’à la fontaine La nouvelle configuration de la place pourrait attirer de nouveaux clients mais c’est surtout les employés du quartier Les touristes ne viennent pas jusqu’ici » Reste une dernière pierre d’achoppement pour les associations de cyclistes : l’absence de piste réservée aux vélos dans le cadre du nouvel aménagement Une médiation est prévue en début d’année avec la Métropole pour trouver une solution Christophe Monnier, président du collectif Vélos en Ville a pris acte de l’absence de voie cyclable pour rejoindre la rue de Rome pourtant très prisée des usagers de la bicyclette « On va être obligés d’emprunter les rails du tramway » Il espère en revanche obtenir gain de cause pour le tronçon entre le boulevard Baille et l’avenue du Prado « L’objectif est de dédier entièrement une des voies aux cyclistes et de la protéger » il n’exclut pas de « retourner en contentieux » Une manière de maintenir la pression avant la livraison finale de la place Castellane ShareSaveLifestyleStyle & Beauty20 Years Of Victoire De Castellane And Dior Fine JewelryByBlue Carreon Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights I write about fashion and style and everything in between 05:07pm EDTShareSaveThis article is more than 4 years old.Left: Bal de Mai necklace from 2011 with white and yellow gold Right: Idylle a Valparaiso bracelet from 2009 with pink gold Victoire de Castellane arrived at the House of Dior in 1999 to create a high jewelry department that was missing from Dior’s stable of products It was a big task to start an entirely new vocabulary for a revered French fashion luxury brand But the artist and jewelry designer rose to the occasion Rather than echoing what the big jewelry houses on Place Vendome were doing with their formal-centric jewelry dripping in diamonds de Castellane shook up the industry with her singular vision of what gems should look like She wanted boldness and gestures of the unexpected She also wanted to use stones that were then largely overlooked like citrine She has a penchant for mixing reality with fantasy for creating fine jewelry that resembles paste for finding inspiration in the technicolor world of Japanese animation as well as of course the life and legacy of Christian Dior Disney princesses and their arch rivals feature in her gem narratives so do figures like her chic grandmother Sylvia Hennesy and her best friend the American heiress Barbara Hutton and how they in couture dressed and wore jewelry with a certain flourish It has been 20 years since de Castellane joined Dior And to celebrate this occasion is the launch of the book: Dior Joaillerie: The Dictionary of Victoire de Castellane It is a vocabulary reading of everything relating to de Castellane and Dior Joaillerie featuring musings and illustrations by de Castellane and an introduction and text by the director of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs Olivier Gabet In alphabetical order are entries that chronicle the imaginative names of her collections (Belladone Island) adjectives she associates with gems (Iridescence the many inspirational touchstones for her designs: (Fauna “Each of these words was like the crystallization of 20 years of dreaming A word would spring forth from the list and Victoire would pluck it out of thin air and make it her own,” wrote Gabet in the book’s introduction An example of these word entries is Erotic: “Wearing jewels is erotic but the jewels themselves are not,” according to Victoire.. “People tend to forget the seductive or erotic power of a jewel Or this — Perfume: “I never wear perfume,” specifies Victoire.. “Wearing perfume is like an additional gesture and my last gesture in the morning is to choose the necklace or bracelet I am going to wear for the day.. There are several pronouncements like the above in the book as well as ruminations on fashion and style and the symbolism of flower and colors De Castellane once said that work for her is like playtime where she gets to immerse herself in fantasy and wonder and then transforming these wonderments into real Following the A-Z entries are lush photography on mostly black backgrounds of the greatest jewelry hits of de Castellane at Dior Left: Carnivora Devorus necklace from 2008 with yellow gold Right: Diorette Ring from 2006 with yellow gold Left: Bosquet de la Salle de Bal Emeraude necklace from 2017 with yellow Right: Vert Prairie Emeraude necklace from 2019 with yellow gold Right: Carnivo Papidevorus ring from 2007 with gold Right: Multicolore Printemps Spinelle Rose earrings from 2019 with gold Dior Joaillerie: The Dictionary of Victoire de Castellane FRANCE - JANUARY 20: Victoire de Castellane attends the Christian Dior show as part of Paris .. More Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 on January 20 Marseille once again offers its residents the opportunity to enjoy the city a 9 ¾ door plunges you into a pop universe with nods to your favorite TV shows and movies Imagine setting down your luggage in a retro-style bedroom you read that right: an orange Friends sofa awaits you for your coffee break RockyPop isn’t just a place to stay, it’s also a true gastronomic destination Three dining areas are available: a convivial brasserie and a Mediterranean restaurant with local flavors where cocktails and tapas are served in a lively It’s the place to be for all Marseillais RockyPop Marseille is scheduled to open in July 2025 All you have to do is get ready for a unique experience in this new hotel in the heart of Marseille La Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence a communiqué fin 2024 sur la prochaine étape du chantier d’extension du tramway T3 et son impact sur le service À savoir : la fermeture totale de la ligne à partir du 10 février 2025 Le raccordement aux nouveaux rails de 4,4 kilomètres jusqu’à La Gaye nécessite des travaux « qui ne sont pas anodins » directeur du pôle infrastructures de la Métropole Il s’agira aussi de casser le terminus actuel remplacé par le futur arrêt Castellane déjà présent de l’autre côté de la place dans le même temps « nous ferons des travaux techniques à la sous-station d’Arenc et sur le réseau d’alimentation électrique C’est nécessaire pour l’extension » Un chantier de 8 semaines durant lequel le tramway T3 ne circulera plus cette interruption concerne les 5 arrêts du segment de 1,2 kilomètre entre Castellane et le cours Saint-Louis la suite du parcours se fait en voie commune avec le tramway T2 Ce dernier continuera de circuler jusqu’au terminus d’Arenc les usagers pourront donc l’emprunter La RTM prévoit un renforcement de la fréquence avec « un passage toutes les 4min30 en semaine Pour relier la Canebière et Castellane en l’absence de tramway les voyageurs « pourront prendre le métro jusqu’à Noailles » rappelle le directeur métropolitain de la mobilité « Ou continuer jusqu’à la Joliette On nous a tellement répété que le tram est au-dessus du métro qu’on a fini par s’en souvenir » La réouverture de la ligne T3 interviendra le 7 avril puisque le tramway s’arrêtera à l’arrêt Rome-Dragon il faudra encore deux mois d’essais techniques et de procédures de sécurité pour que le tramway roule jusqu’au futur terminus de l’autre côté de la place L’extension de la nouvelle ligne T3 doit entrer en service à la mi-décembre Avec 12 nouvelles stations sur plus de six kilomètres supplémentaires C’est le témoignage que les choses avancent et qu’on arrive à la phase finale » se réjouissent les représentants de la Métropole « L’extension du tramway Nord-Sud s’apprête à entrer en service » Sans oublier une voie cyclable de près de 7 kilomètres et la plantation de plus de 500 arbres le long du parcours Prochain arrêt : Les Halles Gourmet La nouvelle station de tramway installée au départ de l’avenue Jules Cantini n’est pas encore en activité mais elle semble déjà attirer de nouveaux commerces à proximité À deux pas de la place Castellane, en train d’être réaménagée et arborée une halle alimentaire est sur le point d’ouvrir ses portes au début de l’année 2025 250 m2 de produits frais à emporter ou à consommer sur place en terrasse « Nous allons proposer aux habitants du quartier de véritables halles de proximité ‘premium’ Si elle emploie le terme « premium » l’entrepreneuse marseillaise souhaite avant tout mettre l’accent sur la qualité des produits Elle promet des prix accessibles en misant sur les circuits courts « Nous allons nous servir directement auprès des coopératives pour faire baisser les coûts » les clients devraient trouver principalement des fruits et légumes mais aussi du fromage des pâtisseries ainsi qu’un espace snacking « On va privilégier les produits français et travailler avec des ‘meilleurs ouvriers de France’ mais on ne s’interdit pas d’aller chercher aussi de bons produits à l’étranger » L’établissement devrait aussi s’inscrire dans une démarche contre le gaspillage alimentaire « Hors de question de jeter à la poubelle alors que des gens meurent de faim » Un logiciel lui permettra de recevoir des alertes à J-3 pour détecter les produits qui vont périmer Fruits et légumes seront notamment transformés en soupes « On fera peut-être aussi du Too good to go » L’application mobile met en relation ses utilisateurs avec des commerces ou restaurants afin de proposer des invendus à prix réduits sous la forme de paniers à sauver Autant d’établissements qui ont fini par miser sur le volet restauration pour trouver leur rythme de croisière « Le tramway va apporter beaucoup de passage » Un partenariat avec la RTM a même été noué Une machine va être installée au sein de l’établissement idéalement situé à proximité de la station Castellane pour permettre aux usagers de recharger leur carte de transport et acheter leurs tickets Si Les Halles Gourmet sont un succès Sandrine Azoulay n’exclut pas de décliner le concept ailleurs en France Mais il faudra déjà passer le baptême du feu marseillais 2020An alfresco seating area beckons from the house Matthieu SalvaingSave this storySaveSave this storySaveIt’s a bit mix and match but every piece has a story,” says Cordelia de Castellane of the eclectic assemblage of treasures inside her enchanting country house about an hour north of Paris Although she hails from an aristocratic family that counts numerous statesmen and aesthetes in recent generations the artistic director of Dior Maison and Baby Dior is anything but stuffy and old-fashioned So it comes as no surprise to find that her personal retreat festooned with climbing pink roses and chock-full of family heirlooms and flea-market finds Cordelia de Castellane often draws at a desk that belonged to her grandmother De Castellane in an efflorescent alcove next to her boudoir De Castellane has been steeped in the fashion world since youth cutting her teeth with fashion legends Emanuel Ungaro and Giambattista Valli “I picked up the needles and learned it all—from working with the press to doing fittings.” In 2012 after she had helmed her own children’s clothing line for 10 years Dior enlisted her to design its collection of kids’ fashion they tapped her to become the first artistic director for Dior Maison Long available only at the Dior flagship on the Avenue Montaigne in Paris the home collection has been a favorite of design cognoscenti for decades fans when the collection became available here launching last December at Dior’s Miami Design District location Plans are now under way to open corners in Houston including a vibrant rug from the Paris flea market parts of which date back to the 15th century was a place of refuge for de Castellane and her husband long before they bought it the couple rented a small cottage on the grounds from the family friends who owned the property so this is the perfect place for both of us,” de Castellane says Slowly the space became more than just a landing pad for weekend getaways so she began taking care of the garden with their blessing encouraged his daughter to try to buy the property The kitchen’s cozy eating nook is layered with Simrane fabrics. Chairs from Asiatides De Castellane and her son Vadim in the kitchen our friends told me they were going to sell,” de Castellane explains “I saw this as a sign that this was the house for me.” the three-story main house features six bedrooms and six baths she knew that the home’s functional spaces needed practical changes I must have spent too much time at the table growing up,” laments de Castellane but I love to cook and have everyone together.” For more formal occasions a salon can be rearranged so that 18 can sit around a table brought in for the festivities The dwelling she used to rent has been revamped into an inviting three-bedroom house whose rooms are swathed in toile de Jouy 1 / 23ChevronChevronMatthieu SalvaingA verdant pathway.De Castellane counts her mother and Emanuel Ungaro’s wife “They told me to always do things totally and not halfway,” she says the spaces are composed with a well-chosen mix of fabrics and papers Much of the furniture was plucked out of her family’s many other homes Engravings from the château of famed architect Emilio Terry—her grand-uncle—hang throughout the house a Moroccan bench stands in front of an antique Italian secretary In de Castellane’s bedroom, the 19th-century Italian bed is dressed in a blue-and-white block-printed cover from Simrane de Castellane points out that there’s more work to be done she recently renovated the third floor and converted a room under the eaves into a media room and library with the sofas covered in a jumble of patchwork fabrics She also has her eye on the “donkey shed,” an unused structure on the property that she is turning into a cozy spot for afternoon tea the family uses this place on weekends year-round and spends the entire month of July there The vivacious chatelaine delights in opening it up for guests “Sometimes friends come out on Sunday for the day with their kids,” she says this family-friendly place is brimming with life emigrated from Brazil to the United States with her family in 1999 As soon as she stepped foot on American soil she became an undocumented immigrant and maintained that status for 10 years she eventually became a naturalized citizen in 2014 It is this journey of both uncertainty and perseverance that fuels Castellane’s pride in becoming a Rutgers-Newark alumna in the Class of 2020 She will earn her master of public administration degree from the School of Public Affairs and Administration in May “My years as an undocumented immigrant is one of the reasons why I chose to pursue a degree in public administration,” stated Castellane “I know what it’s like to feel invisible – having no driver’s license I want to be of service to the public but especially to any population that may be overlooked or underrepresented in public affairs.” Castellane’s desire to help others led her to apply and get accepted to the Eagleton Fellowship at Rutgers University in September 2019 The fellowship is a one-year interdisciplinary certificate program open to Rutgers graduate students interested in learning more about American politics and government Eagleton fellows expand their understanding of government and the practice of politics while connecting their fellowship experience to their chosen fields of study “The fellowship is an immersive program that allows us to engage with politicians and high-level government officials,” Castellane said I worked in the New Jersey Department of Labor I was placed in the Office of the Commissioner.” Castellane aspires to work for a state or federal department or agency While she waits for the job market to rebound she will continue to volunteer for the New Jersey Office of Innovation She also will continue her training to become a contact tracer for the City of Newark I will continue to dedicate time to help during the coronavirus crisis any way I can.” “I’m so happy I chose to pursue my master’s degree at Rutgers-Newark,” Castellane shared “The fellowship would not have been possible otherwise.” Castellane also touted as added benefits the diversity of Rutgers-Newark’s student population the professionalism and commitment of faculty and staff Rutgers is a well-known institution with a great reputation,” noted Castellane who received her bachelor’s degree in history and psychology from Baruch College in New York City “But what makes Rutgers-Newark extra special is its diversity and the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others There is so much to gain from exposure to other cultures.” It is for this reason Castellane travels back to Brazil annually She also brings her eight-year-old daughter when possible I want to instill the Brazilian culture into my daughter It’s important that she appreciates her life of privilege here in the United States while simultaneously acquiring a sensitivity to the plight of those less fortunate and faculty and student engagement – certainly helped to keep me grounded in that regard.” Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to direct suggestions, comments, or complaints concerning any accessibility issues with Rutgers websites to accessibility@rutgers.edu or complete the Report Accessibility Barrier / Provide Feedback form Copyright ©2025, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved. Contact webmaster “Amanita Satana Diabolus,” 2010. Over-all dimensions of necklace with base: 5 x 12.25 x 8.25 inches (15 x 31 x 2.5 cm). (c) Victoire de Castellane. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photograph by Erwan Frotin. “Opiom Velourosa Purpra,” 2010. Over-all dimensions of necklace with base: 5 x 8.75 x 8.5 inches (13 x 22 x 21.5 cm). (c) Victoire de Castellane. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photograph by Erwan Frotin. “Cana Bisextem Now,” 2010. Over-all dimensions of bracelet with base: 3.125 x 5.25 x 4.25 inches (8 x 13.1 x 10.9 cm). (c) Victoire de Castellane. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photograph by Erwan Frotin. “Lunae Lumen Satine Mummy Blue,” 2013. Over-all dimensions of necklace with base: 2.6 x 6.31 x 8.69 inches (7 x 16 x 22 cm). (c) Victoire de Castellane. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photograph by Vito Flamminio. “Lunae Lumen Glitter Blue,” 2013. 3.56 x 2.75 x 3.94 inches (9 x 7 x 10 cm). (c) Victoire de Castellane. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photograph by Vito Flamminio. “Lunae Lumen Satine Baby Blue,” 2013. Over-all dimensions of ring with base: 2.38 x 1.56 x 1.56 inches (6 x 4 x 4 cm). (c) Victoire de Castellane. Courtesy Gagosian Gallery. Photograph by Vito Flamminio. All the pedestals are integral to the design of the jewels. The idea, de Castellane says, is that the jewels become objects of contemplation—free association?— when you’re not wearing them. You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The roads into Marseille’s most notorious estate are blocked off with makeshift barricades The purpose is two-fold: to prevent police incursion and offer protection against rival crime networks Even paramedics arriving in ambulances are forced to show credentials by the controlling gangs before being allowed to pass When I attempt to enter the infamous neighbourhood on foot They pass a message about an unknown intruder via radio and soon a dozen other masked figures on mopeds have surrounded me It’s almost immediate and it’s certainly intimidating a white wall is covered with stark black graffiti: “Ici c’est chez nous” — “This is our house” Their demand is straightforward: “Que fais-tu ici?” — what are you doing here The answer is that La Castellane — replete with its drug trafficking, prostitution, arms smuggling and chronic unemployment — is the estate from whence Zinedine Zidane, arguably France’s greatest-ever footballer, hails. “I grew up here with my parents,” Zidane said last year “We always have the same heart even if we have left.” The estate was built in the 1960s — a modernist series of tower blocks intended for refugees of the Algerian War about 10 kilometres from the touristic old port and marina Marseille — France’s second largest city — contains multitudes It has long been a cultural melting pot and that is reflected in a series of diverse That is abundantly clear in the origin stories of the city’s two most famous footballing sons: Zidane and Eric Cantona Their tales begin in wildly different regions of this fractured city: La Castellane and Les Caillols — but forged in both a strength of character that provided the foundation for their success The legend goes that Eric Cantona was raised in a cave The reality is a little more prosaic — but the family’s story remains extraordinary The Cantona’s home was constructed in the 1950s on a sheer slope to the east of the city Eric’s grandmother Lucienne identified a plot of land suitable for a home “It didn’t cost much,” Eric’s father Albert said in Philippe Auclair’s exhaustive Cantona biography The Rebel Who Would Be King “because no one thought it would be possible to build a house on such rocky terrain” Lucienne and her husband Joseph required somewhere to live while they built their new abode They discovered a small cave in the mountainside They made it their home while the house was constructed covering the entrance with a curtain for shelter heating or running water — during winter La Chambrette remained incorporated into the design a lasting monument to the family’s struggle Cantona himself may not have lived in a cave but his father and grandfather certainly did Les Caillols is about 15 kilometres from La Castellane — a mere 20-minute drive — but in ambience a village — a series of small streets constructed around a church The Cantona residence looks down from halfway up the mountain an almost rural existence — Cantona had a surprisingly outdoorsy upbringing hiking in the mountains and shooting lark and woodcock with his father In comparison to the grittiness of Zidane’s urban environment Marseille has always offered a refuge for travellers from the Mediterranean Cantona himself has both Sardinian and Catalan heritage — they contributed traits that would remain with him in later life (had) created an unusual mix,” Cantona’s brother Joel has said but also the typical warmth of Mediterranean families.” Football was an ever-present theme in the young Cantona’s life but even then the young Eric had designs on a more expressive way of playing Cantona and his brothers honed their technique on the hillside they’d use scrunched-up newspaper or rolled-up socks Eric would venture down the hill to hone his game in the streets of Marseille That libertine spirit was formed in his childhood What made Cantona great was his determination to maintain that sense of freedom despite the pressures of the professional game “My luck is that I have kept the spirit of street football,” says Cantona What I have kept from this time is pleasure the uncertainty of the result and spontaneity a player remains more spontaneous than artists who claim to be spontaneous themselves.” there were indications of Eric’s quick temper: after losing two consecutive games at table tennis the young Cantona jumped on the table with such force that it split in two It seems his kung-fu inclinations began early Cantona would have been able to look down on the Arsene-Manelli stadium the home ground of his first club: Sports Olympiques (‘SO’) Caillolais He grew up watching the likes of Josip Skoblar and Roger Magnusson in the fine Olympique Marseille team of the 1970s Cantona would actually play for Marseille — a period which saw him win two league titles but was plagued by disciplinary problems At the bottom of the hillside today is a little caged football pitch. On the day I visit, some teenagers are playing in a variety of shirts. One wears a Marseille kit with the name of Dimitri Payet on the back, another sports a PSG shirt featuring Neymar But one wears a Manchester United shirt — perhaps a suggestion that Cantona’s myth endures in the outskirts of Marseille a local at a bus stop tells me this is “a very dangerous place This fortress-like estate is unpredictable and volatile — it has a flavour of the favelas of South America Having been stopped and surrounded — taking pictures does not seem a smart move at this stage — I am asked what brings me to Le Castellane The answer is simple: Zidane — although within the estate he was always known by his middle name lies the Place Tartane: a narrow strip of faded pink paving stones that has long been repurposed as a football pitch It is approximately 80 yards long and just 12 feet wide With dozens of children playing in such a congested space immaculate technique was a necessity.  Zidane grew up in one of the flats overlooking the square — No 28 His parents Smail and Malika settled in Marseille in the 1960s The story goes that the apartment was so small that Zidane and his family had to rotate sitting down to eat Zidane would rush out to join the game once again although a satellite dish still hangs limply out of the wall most of La Castellane’s residents are working tirelessly to get by Zidane credits his father with inspiring his work ethic often on nightshifts — it was gruelling labour “I’m very inspired by him,” Zidane has said “It was my father who taught us that an immigrant must work twice as hard as anybody else The site where they played was close to where the hillside ‘Marseille’ sign was erected Zidane’s story is indelibly linked to this city Around 7,000 people live in La Castellane today It continues to be fertile ground for footballing talent When The Athletic reveals they are visiting because of Zidane a number of young players openly tout their football credentials Zidane has played his part in continuing that production line by funding the local football club Association des Jeunes de la Nouvelle Vague They train on a pitch the other side of the highway — there was a synthetic pitch in La Castellane itself but it has — perhaps rather fittingly — become a shooting range The reality is that only a tiny fraction of La Castellane’s residents are involved in crime the blockades and constant threat of violence must be hugely unsettling The Nouvelle Vague team provides an invaluable opportunity to get youngsters off the street and allows them to dream of following in Zidane’s footsteps La Castellane is where I want to go back to,” said Zidane in 2004 It is true that it is still a difficult area what is called in French a quartier difficile But I think there is also a special culture there I think Marseille is probably a place like Liverpool “My passion for the game comes from the city of Marseille itself.” famously boiling over in the 2006 World Cup final when he was sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi for all the technical control that he exhibited that fighting spirit could not be entirely removed from him It was part of his nature — and part of what made him such a relentless winner “It’s hard to explain but I have a need to play intensely every day “And this desire never to stop fighting is something else I learnt in the place where I grew up.” Their background in Marseille remains integral to both Zidane and Cantona’s identities Shortly after the end of Cantona’s eight-month ban in 1995 he appeared in a video sporting a T-shirt that read “Fier d’etre Marseillais” – Proud to be a Marseillais Zidane’s ties to the city are still strong: earlier this year he returned to La Castellane to open a new medical centre “My heart is still here,” he told reporters This sprawling city of contrasts has produced two of the finest French footballers to play the game their origins could not have been much more different And yet both played with a comparable combination of artistic flair and violent temper James McNicholas has covered Arsenal extensively for more than a decade. He has written for ESPN, Bleacher Report and FourFourTwo Magazine, and is the co-host of the Arsecast Extra Podcast. Follow James on Twitter @gunnerblog hanging from a cannage frame and facing off with a large oil painting by the contemporary artist Aaron Young It’s typical of de Castellane, 42, the vivacious artistic director of Baby Dior and Dior Maison books and textiles she herself has amassed over 20 years the larger-than-life jewellery designer at Dior The living room’s vintage bouclé wool sofa and rattan desk. A green velvet headboard, framed collages by an unknown Russian artist and floral wallpaper in the master bedroom. When we meet in late September 2022, the light filters into the two living room salons through lace Austrian curtains de Castellane inherited from her grandmother, illuminating a gutsy mix of antique and modern pieces. An L-shaped vintage sofa, covered in cream bouclé wool, is anchored by a leopard-print rug; a mirror sculpture by Garouste and Bonetti, an 18th birthday gift from her parents, hangs between the windows, opposite two giant chinoiserie-style doors she bought from an old chateau. Dior Maison tableware in the hall, with a painting by Aaron Young and singerie-inspired wallpaper. Leroy Merlin mosaic tiles line the newly installed kitchen. Instead, her favourite evening spot is a vast rattan table she requisitioned from the L’Oise house and installed between her two living rooms. She can spend entire evenings here drawing designs for new prints based on flowers she displays, specimen-like, in volumetric flasks held in an old metal laboratory stand, a gift from a friend. “To be surrounded by beauty ,it’s amazing,”she says. “At night, I dream in front of the windows.” Hand-Painted Water Glass Red Roses D'Hiver City that has tried to shed image of corruption is hosting the trial of one of France’s most lucrative drug rings which operated from a tower block ‘fortress’ The trial of one of France’s most lucrative drug rings has opened in the port city of Marseille exposing the grim reality of life on a housing estate known as southern France’s biggest cannabis “supermarket” Twenty-eight people are on trial accused of being part of a drug-dealing network based in a high-rise tower block in the La Castellane neighbourhood where the French footballer Zinedine Zidane grew up More than €1.3m in cash was found on the estate when police raided the drug network in 2013 Investigators said that at one point the gang’s turnover was as much as €50,000 a day with customers queueing to make purchases from sophisticated “counters” inside the block The accused range from top dealers to hooded young men who were allegedly paid as lookouts as well as “drugs nannies” – respectable residents of the block who were allegedly called on to secretly hide drugs He allegedly relied on a sophisticated hierarchy beneath him and never used credit cards he survived a murder attempt when he was shot at in a car was paid €500 a week to keep 17kg of drugs and a pistol hidden for the gang The estate was built on a hill overlooking the city in the late 1960s and houses 6,000 to 8,000 people a high poverty rate and two-thirds of young people there leave school before taking the baccalauréat Tower K is slated for demolition later this year Marseille, which has seen several new museum projects and a rise in tourism, has worked hard to shed its old image as a city of gangs local gangs known as the “French Connection” ran vast illegal laboratories processing heroin coming in from Turkey and the east about 80% of heroin in the US was trafficked from Marseille the figure of the Marseille drug baron was immortalised in the Hollywood film the French Connection L’ancien rond-point de Castellane n’est pas encore un lointain souvenir pour les Marseillais mais la nouvelle place arborée qui va le remplacer se dessine déjà au fil des semaines dans le cadre de l’extension du tramway vers le sud Pour contempler cette métamorphose, rien de mieux que de prendre de la hauteur. Dans une vidéo de drone publiée sur les réseaux sociaux la Métropole Aix-Marseille Provence invite à regarder depuis le ciel le chantier mené par le groupement Égis Rail À la place de la route qui encerclait la fontaine Cantini on découvre une étendue de pavés qui vont être posés cette année « conférant à la place un tout autre visage » Sur cette place largement piétonnisée à l’exception de la partie sud-est où un axe de circulation a été conservé 36 micocouliers vont être plantés à l’automne quand les fortes chaleurs seront passées Disposés en « double couronne » ils devraient permettre d’apporter un peu d’ombre aux terrasses de la place… et faire oublier les palmiers qui ont été retirés Sur la partie aménagée le long de la route quelques arbres ont déjà pris place aux côtés de diverses plantes ornementales Un banc en pierre de 102 mètres de long est également en train de prendre forme Nommée « La Paupière » l’œuvre architecturale a été imaginée par l’artiste Ora-Ïto Composé de 68 pierres calcaires de 4 tonnes chacune, et « équipé d’un système d’éclairage indirect », son installation débutée au printemps se poursuivra à la rentrée de septembre Parmi les évolutions très attendues, il y a aussi et surtout la remise en eau de la fontaine Cantini, désormais inscrite par l’Etat au titre des monuments historiques. Alors que l’eau n’y coule plus depuis 2011, en raison de fuites importantes, la Ville de Marseille a annoncé sa remise en fonctionnement pour un coût prévisionnel de 725 000 euros. La fontaine bénéficiera aussi d’un nouvel éclairage avec des leds de dernière génération. Les travaux, qui doivent durer environ 7 mois, débuteront au mois d’août, nous indique Perrine Prigent, adjointe au maire en charge de la valorisation du patrimoine. Ils doivent être livrés en même temps que la place. La Métropole nous assure que le chantier suit son cours dans les délais qui ont été fixés au lancement de la requalification. Le nouvel aménagement devrait donc être livré en décembre 2024. La mise en service du tramway entre Castellane et la Gaye devrait quant à elle intervenir plus tard, à la fin de l’année 2025. MENUCULTUREVictoire de Castellane’s Dazzling CareerThe Dior Jouaillerie designer opens up about her process on the eve of being honored at the annual Museum of Art and Design Ball she received France’s prestigious Légion d’Honneur award and in 2011 her jewelry got the art world treatment with a solo show at the Gagosian Gallery de Castellane opens up about her unique design process What was it like working with Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel? I enjoyed working with Karl at Chanel; everything was possible He had just started the artistic direction of Chanel I learned how to play with identities of a house and we had a lot of fun and it was a great success I also learned how to create without getting bored—without taking things too seriously… What’s the most challenging aspect of your role at Dior Jouaillerie It is a wonderful to be there since the beginning of the Dior Jewelry adventure and I appreciate the great freedom I have to create collections while mixing the identities of the house and my personal inspirations Each time I finish a collection of Fine Jewelry is an exciting moment It’s magical to see the jewels that I imagined becoming real Everything starts with the concept and the stones are sourced according to the design I am very closely involved in the entire process of the manufacturing and I have the image of the finished jewel in my mind I talk about it with my studio who makes a gouache drawing (drawing in the real dimensions of the jewel We submit this design to the ateliers based in Paris Then follow many comings and goings between the atelier and myself so that each stage – from the green wax for casting to the setting or polishing – complies with the image that I had of the jewel It takes between 18 to 24 months to achieve a piece of high jewelry I have the chance to work with the best Parisian workshops who lend their expertise to realize my designs and adapt or develop the necessary manufacturing processes in order to achieve the design I have in mind without altering it It’s me who I want to surprise in the first place when I create things Tickets may be purchased at madmuseum.org or by calling 212 299.7729; all ticket sales benefit the Museum of Arts and Design