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Duren X Nicolas Ouchenir

It's wonderful to be a part of the in person fashion social circle again and this time I was delighted to be invited to the launch of the new Duren boutique in Paris. Duren is a sophisticated hybrid of efficient Japanese design with delicate and decorative European details. The last collection Duren X Nicolas Ouchenir was a huge success and I desperately wanted the entire collection. Duren used calligraphy not only as a messaging tool but as a decorative one. The result was simply stunning.

I have always been such a sucker for elegant calligraphy. The way it looks, the time it it took to write in such a exquisite way. The message didn’t even matter much. It could even read something as simple as “I’ve popped out to the store.”, but in calligraphy it is received as a love letter that looks more like, “Darling, I have gone on a short outing to gather some goods. If you need anything at all please text me. I cannot wait to finish my task so that I may once again, be reunited with you. With all my heart…”.

In this world of emails and text messages the art of calligraphy and even hand written notes in plain handwriting is quickly becoming scarce. To be able to present it on accessories makes it possible for calligraphy enthusiasts like myself to treasure and enjoy this dissipating art in a wearable and usable format. Duren continues to expand in France. Please visit them at their new, more spacious boutique located at 33 rue Debelleyme 75003 Paris.