Sisley X Marina Afonina

"Paris has always been my number one city for inspiration. It’s a city full of magical light, incredible history and architecture and of course it’s a capital of Fashion. I go to Paris, at least twice a year for our wholesale business which I am so lucky and grateful for."

"A lot of walking for me, this is how you can really experience the city. It depends on time of the year and where we stay but ideally morning would be, waking up early and go to the local cafe/bakery and sit outside and watch people. Walk to Tuileries, to see an exhibition - one my favorite Museums would be Picasso and Rodin. Appointments in between of course. We always try to stay around St Honoré, Saint Germain areas as there always lots do and see. Dinner is always fun in Paris - one of our absolutely favourite places would be Bistro Paul Bert - classic French bistro with amazing food and wine – we have been going for years."

“I keep packing to the minimum. My clothes are always very uniform like: denim, cashmere, t-shirt, shirts. I like to keep it very simple. Starting with beauty always great moisturizer, hand cream and lip balm as I love to use this on the plane as well and my skin loves it! 

Sisley products are absolutely perfect for my skin - rich moisturizers, so hydrating and gentle at the same time. My new favourite is the Phyto-teint Nude foundation - I love minimal look for my skin and this product allows me to look my best self without looking that I am wearing anything! Another favourite would be Phyto-lip Balm in Crush. Very hydrating and adds a touch of color to my lips.”

Galleries: Picasso/ Rodin Museé/ Alaïa Foundation/ Atelier Brancusi

Bookstore: Ofr. Paris

Parks: Tuileries and Luxembourg Gardens Versailles – a must visit at least once!

Favourite stores: Dries Van Noten (Saint Germain), Astier de Villatte (beautiful ceramic store in St. Honoré), BULY, and so many more….

Restaurants: St. Georges, Bistro Paul Bert, Caviar Kaspia

“The art of living is embodied in why I love to travel to Paris so often, and seeing beautiful art, architecture. Being around it gives you creative force and power. For me it’s a type of therapy for the soul.”

"Nature plays a big role for me as a person and also as a creative. I love the ocean and the sun also affects me in the best possible way. I am always inspired by natural textures and forms, also the colors of the nature can be so incredible. Nature is a never-ending inspiration…"

"Everywhere! Light in Paris is incredible and the best! At any time of the day, you can always capture special moments, from gold knobs on amazing doors, water sparkle on the Seine, beautiful reflections and shadows of all the amazing architecture around you. Beauty is literally everywhere you look."

"We wanted to create the look that would empower the inner rebel but treat everyone individually, enhancing each person’s inner strength and beauty. Skin care did a magic touch and shiny metallics / color and texture brought personality to life. We wanted to create modern, wearable but at the same time a look that elevates and inspires."