ARTIFICE began as an accidental blog while living in Paris and has grown into a point of view...Read More

ARTIFICE began as an accidental blog while living in Paris and has grown into a point of view that is decidedly curious, irreverent and takes a historical viewpoint of the world of art, culture and luxury for a modern age. 'ARTIFICE' at its best is where the world of extraordinary circumstances meet with boho sensibilities find themselves in the same well appointed room. 'With the boundaries blurring between art, culture, technology and media this is a unique time to be a creative in a world where traditional ways of doing things are open to interpretation.' Pikke Allen is a Writer, Brand Curator and Principal Consultant of her own luxury brand atelier. Her passion for all things French is a tribute to her dad, a devoted francophile and French teacher. Spending many summers in France growing up on the left bank in Paris was a great education. A degree in Dramatic literature from Berkeley and a Masters in Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon completed her formal training. Ms. Allen entered the world of entertainment as a designer, costumer and stylist in Hollywood seeing it all from backstage and behind the curtain. Ms. Allen has been published in VINGT PARIS magazine, a top Paris blog as well as GIRLS GUIDE TO PARIS.  (Hide Bio)