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Surface To Air Cr E Ativ E

Launched by a group of friends looking to pursue their creative passions, Surface To Air is a multidisciplinary brand which spans the universe of fashion, photography, music and lm. A cult French fashion brand, Surface To Air's collections blend Parisian allure with contemporary American Sportswear. Known for its high pro le collaborations with creatives such as Justice, Kim Gordon, Aaron Young and Kid Cudi, the team also runs the Surface To Air Studio which works with la crème de la crème of top international brands—including Louis Vuitton and Dom Perignon—on innovative lm, music and photography projects. e brand's agship Paris store is based in the chic Marais district and was conceived as an all-sensory, retail-meets-art gallery experience featuring edgy video projections and artistic, minimalist displays. With their nger on the pulse of the latest fashion trends, its collections are now sold in over 250 retailers worldwide.

Cire Trudon

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Established in 1643, Cire Trudon is the oldest and most prestigious candle manufacturer in France. With a rich history, their candles illuminated the courts of Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV, with scents inspired by the Château de Versailles. Their most sought-after candles are encased in glass hand-blown by master craftsmen in Vinci Italy, ensuring that no two candles are the same. In addition, the embossed gold label of each candle is produced exclusively for Cire Trudon by the oldest champagne label maker in France. Richly scented, Cire Trudon candles set the scene for a spectacular dinner party or a romantic evening in.

78 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris +33 1 43 26 46 50 | ciretrudon.com

90 Seconds With ... J ÉR ÉM IE

A N DESIGNER , SURFACE TO AIR

W here do you like to have co ee or breakfast in Paris? I like to start the day by having breakfast at L e Progrès then taking a walk around the north Marais district where I live.

Where do you like to go for lunch and to spend your afternoon? I like to go to the Voltaire restaurant next to the Musée d'Orsay. If I'm looking for inspiration, I like to hang out with my musician friend, Mehdi Pinson, and with Xavier from Justice for fun and for feedback. I also like to take my sons to the skatepark in Porte de la Chapelle. We also love to visit the Louvre, to discover new books at Yvon

L ambert's bookstore, and to visit Eva Hober or Emmanuel Perrotin's art galleries. I also like to check out the motorbike stores along Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire.

Where do you like to go for dinner & drinks? I often go to the 10th district, and I would ideally love to have a starter at L'O ce, a main at Vivant, and then dessert at Richer! I like to have a Serendipity cocktail with my wife at Bar Hemingway, the bar of the Ritz hotel although it's currently under renovation. If I'm in a party mood, I love to go to Silencio followed by L e Baron, which are the perfect places to continue and finish the evening!

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French Trotters

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Sparked by a penchant for travel and discovery, FrenchTrotters brings together a carefully curated selection of international brands. With two hip boutiques in the Marais and rue Charonne, the French Trotters boutiques are havens of wood and white. Racks at their flagship store are filled with brands such as Acne, Filippa K and Woolrich, in addition to the FrenchTrotters in-house line of handcrafted garments. Their unique furniture and homewares are bound to inject a dose of inspiration into your home.

128 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris +33 1 44 61 00 14 | frenchtrotters.fr

Maison Kitsune Coo L

Originally a French electronic music label founded in 2002, Maison Kitsuné is the work of dynamic duo Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki, who soon branched into the world of fashion. Their on-trend yet timeless collections can be found in their trio of international stores in Tokyo, New York and Paris. Explore the immaculate boutique showcasing their latest collections, before popping next door for a co ee in their charming, light-filled cafe.

52 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris

+33 1 42 60 34 28 | kitsune.fr

L’ÉCL AIREUR Cutting-Edge

As Paris’s first concept store, L’Éclaireur opened its doors on the Champs-Élysées in 1980 as a temple to men’s fashion and has since expanded to a portfolio of seven boutiques throughout Paris. Run by founders Armand and Martine Hadida, L’Éclaireur which aptly translates as ‘the scout’ is famous for its curated collection of exclusive pieces created by trailblazing designers. Stocking menswear, womenswear and homewares, the boutiques showcase up-and-coming talents featured alongside more established designers such as Isaac Sellam, Paul Harnden, Lanvin and Haider Ackermann. With the air of a contemporary art gallery, L’Éclaireur’s cutting-edge stores include the futuristic interiors of its rue de Sévigné boutique with sliding panels and art installations, the secretive outpost at rue Hérold (ring the bell for entry), and the Philippe Starck-designed boutique in Le Royal Monceau. Whichever store you visit, expect a truly unique Parisian shopping experience.

40 rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris | +33 1 48 87 10 22 | leclaireur.com

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Merci

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Spread over three expansive floors, Merci is a temple to trendy living with a conscience. Look for the red vintage Fiat Cinquecento in the cobbled courtyard a favourite Instagram hotspot then enter within Merci’s lofty, light-filled shopping space where fashion, design, perfume, beauty and homewares come together. Opened in 2009, this fairtrade design store boasts an unmatched humanitarian angle, sending all of its profits to a charity for children in Madagascar, so you can shop safe in the knowledge that your money is supporting a fantastic cause. Wander through the labyrinthine spaces and you’ll discover everything from trendy light fixtures, funky kitchenware and conversation-piece furniture, to addictive stationery ranges and designer fashion. When you’re in need of a break, enjoy co ee and cake at Merci’s book-lined cafe, or stay for lunch at their stylish organic cafe.

111 boulevard Beaumarchais, 75011 Paris | +33 1 42 77 00 33 | merci-merci.com

COLETTE Cutting-Edge

Established in 1997, Colette is a mecca for the world's fashion and design-conscious crowd. Curating a cutting-edge collection of art, fashion, design, photography, music, perfumes, gadgets and accessories, Colette’s eclectic product range sets trends across the globe each season. With a prime location in Paris's upscale rue Saint-Honoré shopping district, this multi-level store features dramatic fashion displays on life-sized mannequins on its first floor, showcasing creations by up-and-coming designers alongside exquisite couture pieces by established fashion houses such as Marc Jacobs and Givenchy. When you're in need of a shopping break, visit the underground Water Bar which serves over 75 varieties of bottled water and a menu of light, globally-inspired cuisine.

213 rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Paris | +33 1 55 35 33 90 | colette.fr