Katia Ratkovich

My favorite part of working for Party Earth is interacting with the French employees of the places I visit, giving me a chance to get a true feel for the vibe of these venues. They are always so kind and accommodating that I have become friends with many of them, giving me the opportunity to have French friends, to get to know a whole different side of Paris, and to practice my French!

Paris is undoubtedly one of the chicest cities in the world, so it’s not uncommon to meet a designer or someone involved in the fashion industry. One night at a venue, I was taking photos when someone approached my friend and me and struck up a conversation in French. One thing led to another, and we found ourselves sitting at his table in the VIP section enjoying bottle service and great company. We discovered that he and his colleagues were actually working and in town for fashion week to write about the newest collections. Ultimately, we ended up drinking fabulous champagne, scoring tickets to a fashion show, and making some really fascinating friends!

I would consider my personality a combination of Adriana and Emma. Like Adriana, I appreciate the energy, sophistication, and trendiness of a cosmopolitan city like Paris. Yet, like Emma, I’m sociable, vivacious, and always looking to discover authentic bars and cafés that locals frequent.

My perfect Parisian day begins with grabbing a café crème and croissant in a little café in the Marais. Afterwards, I walk through the enchanting little streets to the Centre Pompidou where I spend my day leisurely admiring the modern art. From there, I head to a bar in the Latin Quarter for Happy Hour before getting ready to spend my night dancing in one of the fabulous clubs off the posh Champs-Élysées.