2 minute read
FRENCH FASHION
MENS & WOMENS SHOPPING AT THESE ULTRA-COOL FRENCH FASHION STORES WILL ENSURE THAT YOU ’LL ALWAYS DRESS TO IMPRESS.
MI N IMA L IST Coveted for its timeless style and pared-down aesthetic, A.P.C. has established itself as the go-to label for an e ortlessly chic wardrobe. Collaborating with major names such as Kanye West, founder Jean Touitou succeeds at recreating classic staples and ignoring outlandish trends, and is the epitome of Parisian-cool for the fashionable crowd.
Advertisement
38 rue Madame, 75006 Paris +33 1 42 22 12 77 | apc.fr
TR EN DY Evelyne Chétrite masters the art of everyday fashionable yet a ordable clothing and accessories with her smash-hit brand, Sandro. e use of clean lines and quality fabrics results in sophisticated staples to suit any occasion. Following Sandro’s women’s ready-to-wear launch in 1984, Evelyne’s son Ilan Chétrite introduced a menswear collection in 2008. With stores in every chic corner of Paris, don’t miss a visit to this French fashion mainstay. 269 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris +33 1 58 62 28 75 | sandro-paris.com
DISCR EE T Relaxed tailoring and sharp details have propelled Maje onto the global fashion stage. Moroccan-born designer Judith Milgrom aims to create feminine garments that tell a story and empower women. Bohemian with a touch of glamour, classic yet original, Maje is synomous with Parisian chic.
22 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris +33 1 42 71 01 88 | maje.com
A N DROGY N O U S Hyped yet with good reason, e Kooples are renowned for their signature campaigns featuring rock and roll-tinged real-life couples. A unisex clothing line which shares similar designs across the men’s and women’s ranges, e Kooples is the creation of the Elicha brothers, former designers at Comptoir des Cotonniers.
191 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris +33 1 49 26 05 35 | thekooples.com
MOD E R N Agnès Troublé has come a long way since opening her rst store in a butcher’s shop in the 1970s. Today, the designer’s namesake label, agnès b. has over 300 stores worldwide. Focusing on quality basics for men, women and children, agnès b. is essential for an easily adaptable wardrobe and cool accessories.
6 rue du Jour, 75001 Paris +33 1 45 08 56 56 | agnesb.com
I NN OVATIV E Doubling as an avant-garde boutique and design studio, Surface to Air carries designs from its men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collection, along with books and accessories. In a welcomed move, store walls are utilised as a rotating gallery space for forward-thinking artists. is must-visit store is located in Paris’s chic Marais district.
108 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris +33 1 44 61 76 27 | surfacetoair.com
7. Maison Kitsuné
COO L-KID Kitsuné has never been one to follow the rules. From electronic record label to the world of fashion, this contemporary brand is the mastermind of Daft Punk’s art director Gildas Loaëc and architecture student Masaya Kuroki. Praised for their timeless designs and classic approach, this dynamic duo is one to watch.
52 rue de Richelieu, 75001 Paris +33 1 42 60 34 28 | kitsune.fr
PRI N TS Established in 1958 by Jean Bousquet, Cacharel is a French Ready-to-Wear brand that has expanded over the decades to o er a men's, women's and children's fashion line, along with stylish accessories such as sunglasses, watches, jewellery and perfumes.
40 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris +33 1 42 82 34 56 | cacharel.com
