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Famed Trianon Palace Hotel's $30 Million Makeover

The legendary Trianon Palace hotel and spa in Versailles, France where the likes of Marcel Proust, René Lacoste and the Duke of Windsor once frolicked has just completed a breathtaking $30 million renovation. Situated just outside Paris less than a mile from Louis XIV's famed Château de Versailles, the 5-star luxury hotel's upgrades include a new wing, Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in France, a refurbished Guerlain spa, revamped public spaces and glorious gardens. Noted interior designer Fiona Thompson, who oversaw renovations to the 199-room property, has managed to modernize the 1909 building without detracting from its historic magnificence.

Gallery: Hotel Trianon Palace

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Lacoste Loses To Dental Firm Over the Croc

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Bad news for Lacoste this week. It recently lost a lawsuit to a dental group it had sued for using a crocodile logo it said was said too similar to the clothing firm's famous croc. Who knows how the large French company even found out about the The Dental Practice in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England? But the UK Intellectual Property Office dismissed the claim that its use of the logo could potentially harm Lacoste's business. Lacoste must pay £1,450 towards the dentist's legal costs. One has to wonder why the large company took on the small dentist firm, especially when there is a world of counterfeit merchandise to battle against.

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Lacoste Aviator Sunglasses, Father's Day Gift of the Day

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I don't know about your dad, but my father never wore the most fashionable sunglasses. Of course, he did have a reasonable idea of what would look stylish and of which shape would flatter his face, but that doesn't mean he actually bought those types of glasses for himself. This is, of course, the very sort of thing that makes sunglasses such a great gift. The Lacoste Aviator Sunglasses are sleek and sporty, but not too outrageous or overly trendy - just in case your dad is a bit on the conservative side. The lenses (grey in gunmetal frames or green in silver frames) offer full UV protection. Durable but flexible metal frames can be bent slightly for a perfect fit on just about any face. Price: $148.

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Tags: aviator, father's day, father's day gift of the day, lacoste, sunglasses

Lacoste "Arabesque" Leather Slip-On

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Filed under: Shoes

Lacoste's colorful collection of Arabesque Leather Slip-On Skimmers are a great alternative to sneakers and flip flops. They are simply styled with contrasting pastel color schemes. These would look good with jeans, shorts or a dress. It features a rubber sole - comfort is always important - a cute bow and the Lacoste logo on the side. Shown here in white, pink and aqua. Price: $98.

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Tags: fashion, flats, lacoste, summer shoes

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