Chef designer hermes biography
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Latest Offerings from Quadrille, Classic Voices in Food
Posted by Chef Hermes on September 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Some time ago I was sent two books from publishers Quadrille, not the normal show case of new talent or the formulaic seasonal TV recipe tie in from a sleb chef. No, the new series from the publishing house is rejuvenating old & unheard of classics, hence the name Classic Voices in Food I suppose. … Continue reading →
Ocean Voyage, Mark Jordan, a Book Review
Posted by Chef Hermes on July 5, 2011 · 2 Comments
After assisting me in getting Michelin starred Mark Jordan to take part in the 5Questions, his PR agent Victoria has stayed in touch. Trying to get a copy of Mr Jordan’s book for review would be a no brainer, it was bound to filled with lovely glossy pictures & tasty recipes, and when the man … Continue reading →
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Pierre Hermé: The “King of Modern Patisserie”
(This article appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of Pastry Arts Magazine)
Pierre Hermé is often referred to as the “Picasso of Pastry” and the “King of Modern Patisserie,” who is world renowned for his unique, refined creations. He was the youngest chef to be awarded France’s Pastry Chef of the Year in 1997 and since then has built an empire. After opening his first signature shop Maison Pierre Hermé in 1998 in Paris, he has expanded his reach throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. His macarons, chocolates and other pastries have put him at the forefront in the food world, and he was voted the World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2016 by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Recently, a lucky selection of Valrhona Cercle V members along with the semi-finalists in the North American Regional C3 Competition were invited to an intimate gathering with Hermé at L’Avenue at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York.
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Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski
French mode designer (born 1978)
Nadège Vanhée-Cybulski (born 30 May 1978) is a French mode designer and the creative director of Hermès International.[1]
Biography
[edit]Nadège Vanhée was born on 30 May 1978 in Seclin, France, to a French father and an Algerian mother.[2][3] She studied fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Antwerp, graduating in 2003.[3][4] In the following year, she graduated from the Institut Français de la Mode.[5] She began her career at the Belgian brand Delvaux in 2003.[6] She was the design director at the Olsen twins' brand, The Row, and also worked at Céline and Maison Martin Margiela.[7]
In June 2014, she was appointed artistic director of Hermès' women ready-to-wear, replacing Christophe Lemaire.[8] In March 2015, she presented her first collection, and stayed close to the brand's roots by choosing an equestrian