CONCEPT STORES

DISCOVER STYLISH DESIGNER FASHION, COOL DESIGN OBJECTS, CHIC ACCESSORIES & BO UTIQ U E BEAUTY BRANDS AT THESE CUTTI NG- EDG E CONCEPT STORES.

PIO NEE R Power couple Armand and Martine Hadida have been curating an ultra-exclusive selection of new and innovative fashion and design objects for over 30 years at their seven Parisian boutiques, L’Éclaireur. Collaborating with top designers to create their breathtaking store designs, this risk-taking duo are responsible for introducing edgy labels such as Dries Van Noten to Paris.

10 rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008 Paris

+33 1 53 43 03 70 | leclaireur.com

C U TTI N G- E DG E Edgy, fashion-forward and meticulously curated, Colette continues to hold its place as “the” trend-setting haven for anyone interested in design, art and fashion. Bringing together cult brands, up-and-coming designers, gadgets and limited edition artworks, this is the go-to store for design objects, books, music and accessories. If it’s exclusive and it’s cool, you’ll nd it here.

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

E C LE CTIC With an unassuming location in Paris’s Marais district, enter through Merci’s cobblestoned courtyard or its cosy used book cafe and you’ll discover this visually impressive lifestyle and concept store, unfolding over 1,500 m 2 in a former 19th-century wallpaper factory. You’ll nd cool vintage and contemporary furniture, homewares, fashion and accessories.

111 boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris +33 1 42 77 00 33 | merci-merci.com

4. FrenchTrotters

G L OBA L Sparked by a penchant for travel and discovery, FrenchTrotters brings together a carefully curated selection of international brands. Racks at their agship store are lled with the likes of Acne, Filippa K and Woolrich, in addition to the FrenchTrotters in-house line of handcrafted garments. eir 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

5. e Broken Arm

E DGY At the helm of this concept store-cumcafe is the trio behind online trend site, De Jeunes Gens Modernes. With minimalist, Scandinavian-style interiors, e Broken Arm provides a blank canvas for curated lifestyle items and apparel. After your shopping session, head to their in-house cafe for co ee, cakes or a casual bite to eat.

12 rue Perrée, 75003 Paris

+33 1 44 61 53 60 | the-broken-arm.com

6. Centre Commercial

I NN OVATIV E Situated in the creative Canal Saint Martin district, Centre Commercial is a beautifully designed fashion and home emporium with a conscience. e collective o ers a range of European labels for men, women and children alongside well-known sustainable brands. Lovers of vintage are taken care of with a selection of painstakingly restored bicycles and furniture.

2 rue de Marseille, 75010 Paris +33 1 42 02 26 08 | centrecommercial.cc

7. Montaigne Market

ELE GA N T Home to Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Versace, avenue Montaigne is renowned as the crème de la crème of luxury shopping in Paris. So it comes as no surprise that this is where the multi-brand powerhouse, Montaigne Market, can be found. Stocking 60 international labels including YSL and Givenchy, it’s oozing in sophistication.

57 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

+33 1 42 56 58 58 | montaignemarket.com

8. Spree

FRI EN D LY Situated in an area that is inundated with tourist shops, Spree is a standout shopping destination in Paris’s Montmartre district. Curating one-of-a-kind pieces and designer fashion with vintage furniture heralding back to the 50s, this refreshingly relaxed store o ers something for everyone. Don’t be afraid to ask the friendly sta for their shopping suggestions.

16 rue de La Vieuville, 75018 Paris +33 1 42 23 41 40 | spree.fr