Part of the Mikimiki winter collection
in the city of light the first boutiques were born and already in the 17th century visitors from all over Europe came to shop in its luxurious avenues. Today, the French capital continues to offer an unrivaled variety of exclusive shops, unusual stores and little treasures . We have made a selection where you will find those usual boutiques but also the most innovative, so that on that getaway to Paris you do not leave anything out of the inkwell.
1-For women:
If there is something that should not be missing in a good wardrobe, it is the handy black dress. Coco Chanel herself made it fashionable in the 1920s and today, this chic and timeless garment is a key piece in any self-respecting wardrobe.
The famous Didier Ludot, known as 'the antiquarian of haute couture', makes our job easier. Since 1999 she presents in her boutique 'La Petite robe noire' an extensive collection of black dresses , with a boat neck, strapless neckline, sleeveless, long, short, narrow… All styles, trends and prices have a place in their small but magical store in the Royal Palace Gardens. You won't be able to resist.
2-For men:
A suit with the perfect measurements made with the latest technology: this is what you will find at ** Les Nouveaux Ateliers ... if you dare to enter a high-tech cabin ** where a scanner will capture in less than a second two hundred points of your anatomy.
As if it were science fiction, your silhouette will be modeled in 3D: the suit test will be done directly on your own avatar. Ten days later, you already have it, a suit perfectly adapted to your body and your pocket. And if you're passing through Paris, you won't have to worry because they send it to your home.
Beer tasting at Smart Store in Paris
3-For trend hunters:
Feiyu:
The quintessential 1920s Chinese slippers , have been relaunched in 2005 by a French company with a keen eye, which has just opened its first Parisian store in one of the most fashionable areas of the city.
Inspired by those worn by Chinese workers in the 1920s, Feiyue sneakers are all the rage among young French people. Absolutely obligatory is the visit the basement of the store where the walls and ceiling are literally lined with shoe boxes.
4-For lovers of the gourmet concept:
The Great Epicerie
Located in the Le Bon Marché galleries, it is the point of reference for those who seek to pay homage to the palate, Périgord foie-gras, tea jams, limited edition cheeses… A gastronomic journey through the best of France and not just the neighboring country. Prepare to succumb and also to make your pocket suffer... but it will be worth it.
Feiyue storefront