HABILE. : THE NEW FEEL GOOD HQ
Unity is strength! Camille and Eric prove it once again with habile, a hybrid place (and resolutely 10th arrondissement) where cuisine and fashion are in tune: on one side, good products simmered without frills but with generosity, on the other, mixed essentials made from beautiful materials. From breakfast to dinner, we love to meet there, like in a second home.
ONCE UPON A TIME…
“Draw me the perfect apron!” It was thanks to this request from her sweetheart Eric Fontanini, former chef of the Palais-Royal restaurant (trained by Guy Savoy and Alain Ducasse), that stylist Camille Andrieux (Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Chloé, Iro) began to think about a mixed wardrobe.
That was five years ago and at the time it was still a bit far-fetched. “We have different body shapes but we like the same clothes, so I came to design a unisex collection that we can both wear.” Initially an online fashion label and in ephemeral pop-ups, habile has become a living space where you can taste and dress. “Every time people knew Eric was a chef, they talked more about roast than fashion,” Camille says, amused.
ONCE UPON A TIME…
“Draw me the perfect apron!” It was thanks to this request from her sweetheart Eric Fontanini, former chef of the Palais-Royal restaurant (trained by Guy Savoy and Alain Ducasse), that stylist Camille Andrieux (Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Chloé, Iro) began to think about a mixed wardrobe.
That was five years ago and at the time it was still a bit far-fetched. “We have different body shapes but we like the same clothes, so I came to design a unisex collection that we can both wear.” Initially an online fashion label and in ephemeral pop-ups, habile has become a living space where you can taste and dress. “Every time people knew Eric was a chef, they talked more about roast than fashion,” Camille says, amused.
THE TWO OF US, IT'S FOR LIFE
“We don't want fashion that you consume and throw away, we want fashion that you'll spend time with.” As proof, the labels that accompany each of the pieces: Shall we go to your place?; The two of us, it's for life... as if we were going to form a lasting relationship with these clothes!
Our favorite pieces? The reversible workwear-style jacket available in four colors (€245), the sweater made from Saint James leftover stock, or a really nice muff scarf (€135).
AT THE CHEF'S TABLE?
It's on the ground floor that we feast. You can choose from the tables and benches, the emerald-colored bar, or directly in the open kitchen in the company of the very friendly and passionate Eric who will tell you all about his wine choices (biodynamic, organic and natural), his favorite producers, his roguish recipes or his anecdotes.
On the menu created by Papier Tigre, you can choose, depending on the time and the mood, a snacked pear granola (€11), a French toast (€10) and an ultra-gourmet cookie (€4), a soup of the day and a brioche bread croque with ham and Bray tomme or a poultry, hazelnut, mushroom pâté en croûte, a fried egg with pesto, pork products that you will tell us about or pearly scallops with endives and shallots confit with orange. Special mention for the divine 8-hour confit lamb collar accompanied by panisse, celery leaves and a meat jus. Little extra? As for desserts, it also holds up well with a competition-level rice pudding with olive oil or a warm chocolate mousse.
Habile, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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