“When all is said and done, the French Riviera is where it was, where it’s at and — in all likelihood — where it evermore shall be.”
“Living at the Hotel Byblos, Berber-fashion, involves strolling under the Mediterranean sky in caftans and jellabas.”
“At the unique, three-million-dollar Hotel Byblos … the poolside lounger passes time in a flamingo-printed leisure outfit that
resembles a warm-up suit.”
left > “A muslin overshirt sets the scene at Pampalona Beach with a folk-embroidery motiff.”
right > “What better place to seek out (and be sought out) than St. Tropez Harbour?”
left > “Sightseeing in St. Tropez’s La Ponche district turns up venerable buildings and some citizens who don’t resemble vintage Bardot.”
right > “The walled city of Antibes provides the setting for a suede sporting outfit with embroidered snake motiff”
“Getting into a St. Tropez stride means beaucoup de zap on the beach…”
Photographed by Santé Forlano