While Paris is the city of luxury handbags, iconic brands Louis Vuitton and Hermès among them, who are the new designers crafting the soon-to-be most coveted bag collections? As a local handbag designer creating my own label for the past ten years, I took to the Parisian streets to meet the women and men behind these exclusive labels. ... Read More
Almost 400 years ago, a little candle company was established in Paris on Rue Saint Honoré, providing candles to the royal court and parishes throughout the city. Cire Trudon now specializes in scented candles: thoughtfully formulated aromas that will transport you to a different time and place, each with its own personality and narrative. ... Read More
Rooted in a once-famous 19th century cosmetics brand, this beautifully styled boutique offers some of the most unique and interesting fragrances, natural oils and beauty products in Paris. Not only is the packaging delightfully antique, they also have an in-house calligrapher who labels all the products—you’ve never seen a store quite like this! ... Read More
As a fashion capital of the world, Paris is known for its exclusive collection of shopping venues. You may already know about the designer boutiques and historic department stores, but have you checked out the amazing array of concept stores? Here are 5 of the trendiest and most well-curated fashion & lifestyle boutiques in Paris! ... Read More
Located in the popular 15th arrondissement, the Beaugrenelle shopping center offers a cool, modern and sophisticated shopping experience a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower. Quite different from the old-fashioned Parisian department stores and charming boutiques that Paris is known for, it’s a much-loved local hotspot! ... Read More
If you’re looking for the perfect, high quality, unique souvenir to bring home, look no further than this Latin Quarter favorite. You’ll find an array of ceramics and pottery, all lovingly handmade in various regions of France. Some are utilitarian and others are works of art, but any item you choose will last a lifetime. ... Read More
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