Fashionable in Paris

The famous American brand Abercrombie & Fitch has finally opened a shop in Paris. Located on the Champs-Elysees, this store is a delight for fashion addicts and style seekers.The brand with the embroidered moose offers "casual luxury" lines for men,

Established throughout the world with over 200 boutiques, the Agatha franchise started out in Paris in 1974. The Paris branch boasts a large selection of "accessories and jewels made from gold, silver and leather". For every season the Agatha design

Agnès B., the self-taught designer, was an editor of the fashion section of She before creating her own brand label. Her first shop was inaugurated in Les Halles quarter (the covered market area) in 1973, in Rue du Jour... Her chic, classic-with-q

All Saints, a shop with many avid fans on the other side of the English Channel, has opened a branch in Paris.In the fashionable district of Montorgueil, this shop with its warehouse chic decor offers clothing for men and women. The All Saints style

With its pink velvet bench seats and Liberty fabrics, the first Annabel Winship shop opened in Saint-Germain-des-Près in November 2010 reflects the spirit of the creations of the stylist: deliciously eccentric with a touch of romance and a resolutel

The first ever Apple store in Paris opened its doors in November 2009, boasting 750m² of display space to showcase its myriad products. It all started with computers, the only viable competitor to the mighty Windows-powered PCs, then the Apple moved

Art Up Déco emerged from a simple observation: art is available to a small circle of insiders. Desiring to thwart the elitists and above all make contemporary art accessible to all, the founders of Art Up Deco decided to create a free gallery for ar

Located in the heart of Paris in the trendy Saint-Germain neighbourhood, the Aurelia Lorenti boutique stocks a selection of ready-to-wear and accessories. The reasonably priced items include all the latest trends of the season, as well as the cleara

The Comptoir du Chineur ("the bargain hunter's shop") is a vintage clothing store, in the heart of the trendy Marais district. This little vintage boutique is stuffed with treasures from another era.The shop specialises in items dating from the 1970

Barbara Bui, a Parisian woman with a Vietnamese father and French mother, emerged onto the design scene by introducing her own designs into the shop which she opened on rue de Turbigo. Four years later, both French and international buyers discovere

The birth of BHV dates from the era of department store development. Alongside La Samaritaine, the Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, and following in the footsteps of Bon Marché, the Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville (BHV) opened its doors in 1856.Today it is

Beracamy, a handbag brand, has opened its first boutique in Paris in the Bastille area.Beracamy offers a collection of bags in colourful leather, with designs which are both quirky and at the cutting edge of fashion. The brand's designers create tre

The Bird on the Wire boutique in Bastille sells a wide selection of unusual and improbable objects.This little shop is overflowing with great accessories and gift ideas. There are several imaginative jewellery collections on display - girly, romanti

This boutique, created by graffiti artist André is a real gem! Open until midnight, in the creative and "recreational" spirit of the Palais de Tokyo, the inspiration for the shop comes from a service station in the Stockholm suburbs (refrigerators a

The Bonton clothing label for children has opened its first concept store in Paris. Spread over three floors, this store is a haven for mothers and their children. In addition to the collections of ready-to-wear for children, the store features a ha

In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron turned his back on the Palais Royal, the traditional jewellers’ district, and set up shop ahead of the rest on the place Vendôme, under the La Castiglione appartments, in the same building as Lucien Guitry.Boucheron's

After working with Chanel and Robert Clergerie, stylist Avril Gau launched her own brand.Working as a freelance stylist, she designs shoes, bags and leather goods. But Avril Gau also shares her latest discoveries such as the perfume Acqua Di Genova

American brand Banana Republic brings a classy touch of travel and safari style to their clothing collections. The creators, Mel and Patricia Ziegler have opened hundreds of stores across the world since they first founded the brand in 1978.Soft mat

After having created her own brand, Delphine Pariente chose to branch into jewellery, opening a shop right beside the famous place des Vosges.In her boutique, she creates her own jewellery. Most of the pieces she makes here are unique, even if somet

The Théory Boutique was much appreciated upon its opening in the City of Light. Located in the famous Rue Saint Honoré in the 1st arrondissement the shop extends over 75 sq ft, the design of which was entrusted to the Nendo architects.The store invi

In the East of Paris, not far from the famous Père Lachaise cemetery, is Zazoubara, a small boutique specialising in accessories and objects.In this shop with its attractive windows which catch the eye of every passer-by, stop off and admire the dec

The stylist and shoe designer Bruno Frisoni is a guru of the high heel. The Parisian boutique created by this master of the art of footwear is a veritable Mecca for the fashionista with a shoe fetish. Bruno Frisoni creates vertiginous stilettos that

The Carrousel du Louvre opened in 1994, bringing together a commercial gallery (shops, restaurants) and events space giving visitors to the Louvre Museum a pleasant spot to relax and eat or drink. The gallery was designed to imitate the Louvre's cl

In 1947, Louis-François Cartier succeeded his master and became a jeweller at 29 rue Montorgueil. Twelve years later, business was going well and Cartier set himself up at 9 boulevard des Italiens. The very last year of the 19th century saw Alfred,

In 1932, Mademoiselle Chanel surprised the world : right in the middle of financial doldrums, she created a collection of diamond jewellery… Since then, the Chanel wares have blended daring and the touch of the avant-garde into the beauty of raw mat

The Meert pastry shop and its fine waffles were previously exclusive to Lille.Paris can from now on congratulate itself for having attracted the favours of this famous institution, which has chosen to open a new tea shop in the Marais area. The opp

In 1947 Christian Dior established his fashion house on Avenue Montaigne in Paris. In less than ten years he made his name with the "new look" and corolla skirts.In 1958, following the death of the founder, his young assistant Yves Saint-Laurent suc

Having grown up in Arles, Christian Lacroix enrolled at Montpellier's Arts University. There he discovered Renoir, Delteil and Gracq and was to maintain the enthusiasm and the style of certain artists as inspiration in his future creations.He reache

True fashionistas will immediately spot the famous red soles, the sign that the wearer belongs to a very hip club made up of owners of pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes.The French designer launched his luxury shoe brand in 1992. His trademark: shoe

After the apprenticeship years with the great names of fashion including Yves Saint Laurent, Thierry Mugler and Christian Lacroix, Christophe Lemaire is launching his own label.Established in the Marais, the designer creates elegant cutting-edge fas

The ultimate "concept shop", Colette (or, to give it its full name, Colette Style Design Art Food Paris), is one of the most trend-setting shops for everything that relates to fashion and trends, whether this is to do with clothes, music, gadgets, t

Located in the Etienne Marcel area, Elise Anderegg welcomes you into her chic and feminine shop. A fashion designer, Elise Anderegg designs lingerie for women.She focuses on fine quality materials such as lace or satin, creating pieces which are rom

The Fauchon saga began in 1886 with the opening of the first shop at 26 place de la Madeleine. Five years later, the brand launched into oenology with its great wine cellars. The bakery, then the tea room followed.In 1952, thanks to an agreement

If you have ever heard of Fauchon, the famed gourmet grocery, then you will know what to expect from the "Fauchon Bakery"... Here on the place de la Madeleine in Paris is where you can enjoy snacks and bite-sized versions of the delicious treats fou

The lingerie and underwear shop Fifi Chachnil in Paris is decorated in a retro style. Fifi Chachnil used to create stage costumes for artists such as Niagara and Nina Hagen before turning their attention to underwear. The lingerie is glamorous and

It only takes a look to see that this boutique works hard to live up to its age-old reputation. The name Franck et Fils is inscribed in golden letters with a flourish, on a gold plaque, and one can get a sense of the history behind this name. Here y

The history of the famous Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette goes back to the year 1895. That year Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn put together a fashion designer workshop known as Aux Galeries Lafayette. The central cupola was raised in

Nestled in the heart of the up and coming 20th arrondissement, the shop Goldymama opens a door into a retro world. This boutique is home to vintage fashion treasures, such as bags, dresses, jewellery and shoes: many items by top designers.The shop a

When Valérie Tapia was looking to furnish her daughter's room, she realised that there was little on the market in the way of furniture for children. Thus she decided to set up her own business which offers chic and stylish furniture for kids of all

Located in the Marais, the Heroines shop is a veritable temple of fashion.This store is a launching pad for young designers. The labels on display are, for the most part, unknown to the general public, but propose original women's collections at the

Buoyed up by the success of his shop in Rue du Bac, Philippe Conticini opened a second Pâtisserie des Rêves (Dream Pastry shop) in the 16th district of Paris. A new venue which, in addition to the recipes which made the name famous, has a tea shop

An open air pedestrian centre dedicated to fashion, the Vallée Village has over 100 boutiques, many of which are dedicated to children's clothing. Dresses, trousers, shoes: dress your little angels in high quality clothes made by reputable brands. F

Men deserve their own shopping space, too, and thus the open air pedestrian commercial centre Vallée Village pays special attention to masculine fashion. With over a hundred boutiques, many of which are dedicated to manly mode, you can find big name

This open air pedestrian village is stuffed full of boutiques, with over a hundred major brands. French and international designers are represented here, as well as interior design shops in this space which is entirely devoted to the art of shopping

Not far from the Place des Vosges, in the 3rd arrondissement in Paris, L'Air de rien is a shop which will give a little soul to any home. The furniture, crockery and decorative items on sale at this shop combine authenticity and modernity, using tra

This shop was designed as a concept store. Bringing together items from top prêt-à-porter brands, but mostly objects, clothes and accessories created by talented designers.Events and performances make this place a fantastic showshoom for design and

The Bon Marché shopping complex was the first of its kind in Paris, opening its doors in 1852 thanks to the initiative of Aristide Boucicaut. Since then this brand has remained one of the most famous in the city. Hidden in its Art Deco temple on rue

Parisian fashionistas will tell you that this boutique, hidden behind Bastille, is one worth knowing about. Le Corner des créateurs, "fashion designers' corner", is a creative fashion boutique which offers a trendy, urban selection of clothes and ac

Not far from the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, the Cri de la girafe welcomes you into its artistic world. This little boutique houses the owner's workshop where she creates and sells clothing for children, decorative objects and hand painted china. A

Do you collect records? Welcome to the Groove Store! This shop sells vinyl of all types: all diameters and variations of RPM, and in all musical styles: jazz, soul, rock, pop, house, electro, techno and so on.Located in the chic Batignolles quarter

With the shops closing relatively early in Paris, it can be difficult to find somewhere open after 7pm, to pick up something to take with you to a dinner party for example.L'Echoppe caters to exactly this necessity, offering in one shop all kinds of

When three friends decided to found a clothing brand in collaboration with workshops in disadvantaged countries, the result was les Fées du Bengale ("the fairies of Bengal").These fashion fairies combine social engagement with style, thanks to their

In a small shop, a few meters from Etienne Marcel metro stop, Les Néréides shop invites you into a feminine and original world.This jewellery shop features cute and delicate design collections. Each collections describes a different character, bucol

The Lomography in Paris, just a few steps from Gare du Nord, specialises in vintage photography. This is the place to go if you are a photography enthusiast. You'll find a great range of cameras, accessories and film stock. The shop also organises

The Majestic shop is right in the heart of the Marais in Paris, a favourite neighbourhood with visitors and Parisian fashion lovers alike. For more than twenty years the label has sought to design t-shirts, tops and dresses to the highest standards

Michel Perry is a designer who brings a sublime touch to women's feet with his elegant and sophisticated shoes.In the high fashion district of rue Saint-Honoré in Paris, his boutique is a treasure trove of beautiful shoes. Michel Perry creates all k

This shop run by chocolatier Patrick Roger is a must-see for all chocolate enthusiasts and chocoholics. You'll be in heaven for sure in this shop which offers pralines, ganaches and also the renowned “best of” range made from seven varieties of coc

Persona Grata in Paris is a hip and contemporary furniture boutique. The shop stocks designer objects and furniture for your interiors - chairs, armchairs, office furniture, storage systems, lamps and children's toys showcase the colourful, original

Pierre Hermé is the fruit of three generations of Alsacian patissiers and was apprenticed at the age of 14 to Gaston Lenôtre, so he is most certainly ahead of the game. He has used his rich background to his advantage, creating daily new temptations

Pierre Hermé is the fruit of three generations of Alsacian patissiers and was apprenticed at the age of 14 to Gaston Lenôtre, so he is most certainly ahead of the game. He has used his rich background to his advantage, creating daily new temptations

This isn't your typical mom and pop lunch counter! With more than 3,000 square meters of surface area, the Publicis Drugstore in Paris is a sprawling temple of modern culture: food, cinema, books, wine, gourmet food and more! The bar section is uni

Located just steps from the Canal Saint-Martin, Renhsen is a shop which has reinvented jeans. Already adopted by the fashionistas of Paris, the French brand offers jeans woven in France, Italy or Japan.Rivaling the biggest names in denim, Renhsen of

Paris offers many kinds of cheese, but Royal Cheese is something a little different! This quirky and chic casual clothing brand has three shops on rue Tiquetonne, one after the other.Its collection of urban, hipster-style clothing combines quality a

The Sam Concept Store boutique, located in the Marais district, stocks both useful and original objects. Notions like convenience, unusual and aesthetic instantly spring to mind on perusing the store's shelves. Whether you're looking for decorative

The Smart Store in the heart of Paris, is a veritable trend laboratory.At the Smart Strore you are not just a customer, you are also a product tester! All kinds of original, innovative and unusual products can be tested on site for free, from cosmet

Vittorio Bertazzoni founded his appliances company in 1948. With "Made in Italy" devices, the design and interpretation became influential, and the Italian brand earned its place on the market in a booming post-war economy. Appliances on show in the

Since the opening of her first boutique on rue de Grenelle in 1968, Sonia Rykiel has made the Left Bank her district of choice. A talented designer, she has known unlimited success thanks to her jerseys which earned her the nickname "world queen of

The shop Surface to air in the trendy Marais district in Paris resembles an exhibition space. Not far off it, the artists' collective Surface to air operates within art, fashion and the luxury market.In this boutique you'll find a beautifully design

For the Swildens, style is a family affair. The mother founded the brand Bonpoint. Her daughter began her career in fashion with clothes for expectant mothers, under the brand 1 +1 = 3.Then she decided to expand her range for all women, providing im

Founded in 1990 by Sir Terence Conran, this powerful brand name is most often associated with architecture and interior decoration, in particular for restaurants and shops, throughout the world. The Alcazar restaurant in Paris is a fine example of t

Fashion designer Thomas Derrien has opened his shop a few steps from the Invalides garden. After having worked with brands such as Hermes and Dior, Thomas Derrien launched his own brand of ready-to-wear clothing.He offers feminine yet urban collecti

From A for Acerola to Y for Yacin, strange ingredients are sold here, mostly orginating from Latin America and are used by the team to make drinks (cocktails, juices, smoothies and soups) and dishes (salads, etc). Not only do they taste unique, but

After New York and London, the next city to welcome a UNIQLO Flagship Store is Paris. Known throughout the world for their line of casual clothes and designer accessories, the Japanese brand is becoming quite the fashion statement. Both men and wome