In the heady era of the 70s, I wore my caftans lounging by the beaches on Fire Island to dancing on the streets of New York en route for yet another star filled night at...

Beyoncé swears by it: Marie France Van Damme designs luxury resort wear that celebrities flock to buy  After working with fashion retailers Marks & Spencer and Saks Fifth Avenue, then hoteliers Aman Resorts and One...

Get to know what truly inspires Marie France by watching ‘Conversations with MF’ on where she opens up with our customers. 

Get to know what truly inspires Marie France by watching ‘Conversations with MF’ on where she opens up with our customers. 

I long for the days when I was able to visit Marrakech, our store in La Mamounia, and our wonderful team there – which of course, was always just an excuse to spend time in one...

One phrase from our new world of Covid 19, that I have already learned to hate is: “Shelter in Place “ That ....is what you do at a bus stop ...when it’s raining. I prefer the words...

Marrakech is a magical, exotic place. Marrakech has always been a fashion hot spot for designers, artists, and the modern-day jet set. With the recent opening of the city’s new Musée Yves Saint Laurent, its allure...

FASHION Marie France Van Damme Owner, Marie France Van Damme Marie France Van Damme describes the birth of her namesake fashion label as a “new adventure”. The French Canadian designer created samples in 2011 that...

When you walk into the Park Hyatt Hotel in Paris, there is a scent in the lobby that is just …unforgettable.  Let me introduce Blaise Mautin. Blaise, when I first met you, you said you...

I first met Elad in the late 90’s in Paris, then again in Los Angeles a few years later at the time he founded L’Objet, an exquisite collection of luxurious objects, tableware, and home accessories....