Chic in New York: Cire Trudon

After I mentioned that Cire Trudon was opening in New York, I was invited to tour the space and learn more about the historic candle company. The inspiration for the first boutique outside of France was the Galerie des Glaces of Versailles.  Of course, this is a bit of toned down version of Versailles with natural reclaimed wood floors and cabinets made by an Amish carpenter in Pennsylvania. The paint colors and details are just as gorgeous as their signature candles.  It was interesting to learn how eco-friendly the candles are as well.  They are paraffin free and all natural which means the glasses, made by artisans from Vinci in Italy, won't become black like other candles.  The colored tapers are scent free and won't drip which makes them perfect for dinner parties.  Cire Trudon has also just introduced room sprays that look like vintage perfume bottles that are pretty enough to be left out in the open.  The attention detail and craftsmanship of their store and products is unparalleled.  They will soon also open a second shop in Paris at the site of the original store as well as in Versailles and London.  Happy Shopping!

Cire Trudon

54 Bond Street at Bowery

New York, NY 10012

212-677-1200

12:00-8:00pm 7 days week

www.ciretrudon.com

Owner Ramdane Touhami

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

Chic in New York: Cire Trudon

If any more French retailers open shops in New York, pretty soon we'll have no reason to go to Paris.  I jest of course.  We'll never need a reason to visit Paris but our suitcases might be lighter on the flight back.  The legendary candle maker to kings and queens, Cire Trudon, is opening a shop on Bond Street. Their first store in the United States isn't quite open yet but I saw them unpacking boxes yesterday so it won't be long. 

Cire Trudon was founded in 1643 in Paris when a grocer named Trudon started selling candles he produced and developed.   His clients included churches and cathedrals and later royalty including Marie Antoinette and Napoleon.  One of my favorite candles is their Trianon scent.  Maison Trudon later made candles for Hermes, Guerlain and Dior.  In 2007, Ramdane Touhami took over the company and has carried on the tradition of "producing candles of the best quality according to time honored traditions." 

I suppose you could still buy the candles in Paris but it's nice to know that when you run out, you can pop downtown for more.  Happy Shopping!

Cire Trudon

54 Bond Street

New York, NY

212-677-1200

www.ciretrudon.com