5 unobvious concept stores of Paris
Under the heading "Pereves" people who are close to us in spirit tell about shops in favorite cities of the world, which should not be missed on a trip and from where it is impossible to leave without shopping. In the new material, Kenzo Senior Visual Merchandiser, Lurve Contributor and Creator of the Le Diner De Mode website Christina Gizors tells about five undervalued concept stores in Paris.
Speaking of concept stores in Paris, I would, of courseFirst of all, she called Colette an eclectic store with the coolest things: from clothes and accessories to electronics and cosmetics. But Colette is like a temple of all the coolest, and you probably know about it. I will talk about five other concept stores, where you should definitely go too.
I love to walk around the Marais and always look into the store MERCI. This is a three-story concept store, decorated in the spirit of a loft. Here you can find a good perfume, rings in the form of claws, designer pots and much more; All proceeds from the sale go to charity. Be sure to go to the literary cafe and the stunning restaurant in the basement.
Multi-brand store, where Amelie Darvas also serves snacks on a vintage service. Clothing brands include the giants Carven, Kenzo and Christophe Lemaire, as well as newcomers Jacquemus. Especially nice to find inside sneakers, favorite magazines, designer office supplies and just nice knick-knacks. In the basement in the retro living room is a good music corner. The atmosphere in this store is really special: here you feel in a bubble lost in the rumble of Paris.
If you have a lot of money or you just can’t live without window-shopping, go to Montaigne, famous for its boutiques. You can pass by luxury stores that can be found in every major city in the world. Stop is worth in Montaigne Market. Here you can find expensive, but not stupid, brands, which are loved by the public for their innovative design: Prabal Gurung, Wanda Nylon, Dion Lee. In addition to the select you should pay attention to the space of the store - it is designed by architect Johannes Zingerle. It is worth seeing.
You most likely know & Other Stories as another project of the H & M conglomerate, but in fact, in addition to the things of their design, they sell Dr. Cosmetics brands. Bronner's Magic Soaps, L: a Bruket SPA and Uslu Airlines, as well as Nike sneakers and magazines like Love and Purple. I love & Other Stories for an approach that is close to concept stores, timeless design of my own line and COS prices.
Surfer concept store open by the Waiting for the Sun glasses designer. I understand that a surfer shop in Paris is a bit strange, but you can buy everything from these guys: from super comfortable seats to glasses of their own design and items of brands found during their travels. A nice bonus is that there are concerts or exhibitions in the store every night.