Designboom point us towards this exhibition at the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami. Curated by French designer Matali Crasset with the help of design experts Alexandra Midal and M/M Paris, ‘Liberty, Eqality, Fraternity’ looks at Product design and its impact on the social, political and economic life of France. Looking at objects from the 1940s onwards in a more conceptual, as opposed to documentary, setting, work from the likes of Roger Tallon, Pierre Paulin, Phillipe Starck, and the Bouroullec Brothers are all on show.

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Laurent Deroo delivers another interior for A.P.C. – this being their seventh store in Paris. Everything is in there: men’s and women’s goods including some specials for the masses. Find them at  23 Rue Royale.  (supernews)

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La Belle France commissioned The Heads of State for a new poster series celebrating the newsletter’s launch into the online world. For those not familiar, they cover the high end world of French luxury hotels, fine dining, wine and travel. More on rhe poster and Megeve. “Our winter poster features the snow-blanketed town of Megève. We first visited this winter wonderland many years ago and were captivated by it’s charm, style, and skiing. This, the first in a series, is a limited and signed print of just 250. Collect the series for a stunning artistic tribute to France. In the late 18th century, Megeve was a thriving town of 2,400 farmers, herders, and lumberjacks, but the rural status ended in 1916 when the mountain hamlet was “discovered” by Baroness Maurice de Rothschild who decided it would make an excellent French rival for Saint Moritz.”

A macro look at La Belle France’s Megève Poster after the click.

Wallpaper* has produced a video about the new Pompidou Centre in Metz. This is the first decentralization of a major French cultural institution, and the location has been chosen in part due to lack of major cultural resource in the area. Additionally, the city is advantageously located to attract visitors from neighboring nations.

Small French denim label, Atelier LaDurance drives itself on ensuring top quality durable goods. Their textile of choice is denim which is handcrafted with "emotion and magic." Take this 100oz Japanese selvedge denim jacket- the Novelty. With orange and yellow stitching, two large outside crosspatch pockets and Vichy shoulder lining, this denim jacket will appeal to workwear fans. A very nice take on the classic denim jacket.

More views of Atelier LaDurance’s Novelty Denim Jacket after the jump.

Developing perfumes is no easy task. Most people in the business go to perfumery schools in Europe and land some gigs in high house locations throughout scented world. But some like aerospace chemist, Pierre Guillaume, simply played around with scents in his spare time.

Pierre Guillaume began Parfumerie Generale from this hobby and now has over twenty-five fragrances in the high end niche perfume market. He sticks to his guns using the same process he used in aerospace by “bombarding raw materials” with alcohol to “break” the perfumes. Currently only available in Europe, look for Parfumerie Generale to land Stateside soon (via GQ March).

Alexis Mabille takes his neckwear seriously. Developing new ties by using non standard design and textiles, this Frenchmen is on a mission to bring the bow tie back as a dominant force in contemporary menswear and unisex wear. Check out the full unisex “Impasse 13″ line and “Treizeor,” his accessories line now.

More views of his Spring 2008 bowties after the jump.

In the latest issue of “Fashion Essentials” by Men.Style.com, Jean Touitou from A.P.C. names the 10 things he cannot do without.

Check it out here.

French cashmere expert Lucien Pellat Finet has collaborated this season with artist Kenny Scharf. The artist that became famous in the 80’s, is known for his fusion of fantastic fiction and pop culture – cartoon like characters from an imaginary universe. 4 caricatures from his early works were taken and put onto the fine cashmere of the French brand.

In other news, there is also a new Lucien Pellat Finet flagship store now in London – 51 Elizabeth Street!

More pics after the jump.

Beginning of December Japanese retailer Uniqlo arrived in France and opened its first store in Paris. It’s good seeing Uniqlo expanding outside of Japan. The brand has a great range of basics to offer every season and a great price point.

Uniqlo Paris

Centre Commercial “Les 4 Temps”

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Make sure to pass by on your next Paris trip!