French Fashion: The Top 10 Emerging Boutiques In Paris
There is a lot more to the Parisian shopping experience than the overcrowded Champs Elysées or the elegant, yet money grabbing Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Head to the right side of the river and discover some of the most up-and-coming, unique French boutiques in Paris. Here are the top ten boutiques to get your creative and fashionable juices flowing.
ATELIER BEAUREPAIRE
Whoever said that Parisian fashion is simply black or white needs to get themselves down to Atelier Beaurepaire pronto! Enter the colorful and super fresh boutique and, not only will a joyful and energetic team greet you, but you’ll also be received by a collection of detailed prints, patterns and motifs created fresh from the highest quality workshops in Morocco. The contemporary and urban selection of bomber jackets, pants and tees on display have been designed by two Parisian natives, Jimmy and Llan, and mix a variety of genres and influences that keep the young and fashionable crowds of Paris feeling their best.
BABEL
You can find pretty much anything in this quaint and quirky concept store located on Quai de Valmy that overlooks the flowing Canal Saint Martin in Paris’ 10th district. Supporting local design and creation, everything you will find in Babel is French. This intimate boutique offers everything from clothing, swimwear, accessories, beautiful leather bags, trinkets, gadgets and even tiny little insects in glass cubes.
Babel, 55 Quai de Valmy, 75010
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CLUB 75
What’s cooler than cool? Club 75. Its three founders are pretty much the cream of the Parisian cool crop. The dream team consists of Busy P, DJ, manager, producer and co-founder of Ed Banger Records – he’s discovered music giants such as Justice (or Mr Ozio), Michael Dupouy, founder of the communication agency La MJC, and finally, the extraordinaire art and graphic designer, Bertrand de Langeron (who has directed videos for Kanye West, MGMT and Major Lazer). The clothes? A crisp collection of t-shirts, sweats, accessories and snapbacks infused with graphic prints and a clever play on words in blues, whites and reds.
Club 75, 32 rue Yves Toudic, 75010
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L’EXCEPTION
Want to discover the most cutting edge, independent French designers today? L’Exception has the answer. Founded in 2011 by Régis Pennel and Vincent Thérond, the dynamic duo has managed to group under one roof. The best of the up-and-coming, independent French designers, many designers in this boutique are winners of prestigious awards. For men and women, discover the latest French collections from the likes of Études Studio, Surface to Air, Brooklyn We GoHard, Valentine Gauthier and Yasmine Eslami. The perk? They aren’t only a boutique but they’re also a blog and magazine where one can discover – from a more personal point of view – the campaigns and full collections of the designers on offer. Stay ahead of the fashion pack and visit their e-shop online here.
L’Exception, 28 rue Bichat, 75010 01 44 61 90 26
CENTRE COMMERCIAL
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Located just around the corner from Club 75 on rue de Marseilles is Centre Commercial. It is a collaborative space whose heart lies in the concept of slow shopping. With a dedication to sustainability, a focus on social commitment and a passion for the environment, Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain – creators of the equally eco-conscious sneaker brand VEJA– founded the store in 2010. Vintage bicycles, household items and the latest creative writings, are mixed in with women’s clothes, men’s wear and shoes, in a beautifully designed space. With a mélange of both, Made in France and international designers, you are guaranteed to leave this homely concept with new discoveries and an item that is built to last.
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