As the last leg of Fashion Week draws to a close, Paris, the fashion group as a whole may still be in high spirits, but our complexion tells a different story: After a nearly month-long marathon of shows, parties (and after-party) and press conferences— It’s also Atlantic on both sides—even the most disciplined self-care enthusiasts among us need help. Enter Anouk Biard, whose custom facial massages are rooted in the ancient Japanese art of kobido
On a recent afternoon, when I came to the nine-district studio of the holistic practitioner, there was not a single machine in front of me; Historic treasures—Art Deco glass windows; Joseph Hoffman chairs; and carved wood lamps from s—emphasize the serene surroundings that have become sought after The well-known Parisian landing spot for her unique holistic treatments. “I don’t want the wrinkles to go away,” Biard told me, stroking my skin in black corduroy and turquoise Venetian slippers. Instead, she continued, “I want to open face.”
After choosing from an assortment of vintage perfume vials – each filled with a nearby
“The approach is always different,” Biard emphasizes, noting that she would emphasize brisk brushstrokes to activate skin tones or deep , exercise to slowly reduce bloating (in my case, a less than ideal side effect of an overly decadent dinner at L’Ami Louis the night before) – but the effect is always transformative. Glancing at the studio’s retro bow-trimmed mirror 15 My eyes lit up a few minutes after I collapsed on her desk; my face was lifted–even It’s sculpted; and, although I’ve been battling a particularly severe jet lag, I’m at ease. Like we said en englas
Photo: Courtesy of Anouk Biard
