Guide to the Best Shopping in Paris, From Designer Shops to Malls
As the city that gave the world luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, Paris has a well-deserved reputation as one of the foremost fashion capitals of the world. Here’s a selection of shopping destinations that showcase the best of France’s savoir faire and fit every budget and sartorial style.
1. We Are Paris
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This concept store on Oberkampf showcases local artisans and designers who abide by a strict business ethos: products must be made using solely eco-friendly, sustainable French materials. The result is a boutique filled with beautiful, natural and organic artisanal jewellery, soaps, candles, bags, beauty products, home decor items and stationery made by local artists.
2. Merci
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If you’re following French fashion influencers on Instagram, chances are you’ve already come across the Merci boutique on your feed, recognisable by the signature red Fiat parked out front. The store is set back from the Boulevard Beaumarchais in Haut-Marais in a spacious loft-like setting, and collections are curated to appeal to design-conscious consumers who don’t take themselves too seriously. Think kitschy kitten wall clocks, electric forks, quirky dinner sets and vintage, pop-art sugar dispensers. The space also has a trio of cafés where shoppers can grab a coffee, fresh juice, baked goods and sandwiches.
3. Kilo Shop
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4. Thanx God I'm a VIP
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5. Galeries Lafayette
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6. Make My Lemonade
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Thanks to the concept store’s eye-catching window displays and cheerful pink walls, newcomer Make My Lemonade has become an instant hit in the 10th arrondissement. Created by designer Lisa Gachet, this boutique channels a new wave of upcycling by selling DIY sewing kits from their latest designs along with rolls of fabrics. If you’re not a sewer, you can buy ready-to-wear pieces or sign up for sewing workshops hosted at the shop. The mixed-use space also features a café hidden at the back, and other assorted goods like stationery, homeware and accessories.
7. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
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As the world’s first department store, Le Bon Marché deserves a visit, even if it does attract a slightly older demographic. Owned by the LVMH group, the luxury department store is designed to showcase contemporary art and regularly puts on major art installations in collaboration with artists from around the world. Be sure to allow enough time to peruse the aisles of La Grande Epicerie Paris, the store’s gourmet food hall, home to 30,000 products from around the world.
This article is an updated version of a story created by Paul McQueen.
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