Traditional Paris

PARIS MODE City 

CIRCUIT Mode 

By 

www.doitinparis.fr 

Traditional Paris

CONTENT 

PARIS MODE 

P.5 Editorial 

P.6 Traditional Paris 

Discover the real Paris, as experienced by Parisians 

P.14 Trendy Paris 

Discover up-and-coming Paris, the Paris of young designers 

P.22 Glamour Paris 

Discover chic Paris, the Paris of the fashionistas

EDITORIAL 

PARIS MODE 

Dear buyer, 

For this new edition of Mode City we are delighted to be introducing Paris Mode, an 

on-trend fashion inspiration circuit in the heart of Paris. 

This guide features a selection of addresses and venues that are stupendous, amusing 

and fascinating performed by the online magazine Do it in Paris. 

There’s a choice of three themes: traditional, hip and glamour that can take you 

through Paris and reveal the latest, not-to-be-missed places to hang out in the capital: 

restaurants, bars, exhibitions, novel boutiques and new venues. 

Check out Paris Mode and gain inspiration! 

The Mode City team

© Do it in Paris 

Discover the real 

Paris, as 

experienced 

by 

Parisians.

Traditional 

Paris 

4 

11 

7 

5 

3 

1 

9 

10 

2 

11 must-visit addresses: 

1. Colette 

2. Abou d’Abi 

3. Mini Palais 

4. Les folies d’Elodie 

5. Les anges ont la peau douce 

6. Nouveau Carette 

7. Fleuriste Eric Chauvin 

8. Piscine Josephine Baker 

9. Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme 

10. Ralph Lauren 

11. Yves Saint Laurent : «La Révolution de la mode» 

6 

8 

© Do it in Paris

8 

Traditional Paris 

CONCEPT STORE 

Colette 

The number one meeting point for both the 

ultimate in trendy and the run-of-the-mill, 

it always feels good to check out what’s in 

fashion here. And why should you go? For 

the selection of books, DVDs and high-tech 

accessories among other things… You’ll 

always find THE perfect little (or large) gift 

here! The store is also especially popular 

for its excellent selection of cosmetics with 

exclusive well-loved brands, and the very latest 

in fashion and jewellery. Downstairs is the 

timeless, must-visit Water Bar with its pleasing 

atmosphere (and a special mention for the 

fat-free cheesecake by Jean-Paul Hévin)! 

213, rue Saint Honoré 75008 Paris - 01 55 35 33 90 - www.colette.fr 

FASHION SHOPPING ADDRESS 

Abou d’Abi 

The first Abou d’Abi Bazar multi-brand store 

was opened among the fabric seconds shops 

and wholesalers of the Marais. Selling in 

vogue brands such as Vanessa Bruno, Isabel 

Marant, Sandro and Iro, the retailer proved a 

big hit, with another store eventually opening 

not far from here. The new Abou d’Abi Bazar 

was set up in a former art gallery and is again 

enjoying great success. With its four Parisian 

shops, the concept store offers a selection 

that’s always highly individual, and its buyers 

are constantly tracking down new exclusive labels. It’s not by chance that this brand 

bazar has established itself as an essential address for Parisian fashionistas! 

125 rue vieille du temple - 75003 paris - 01 42 71 13 26 - www.aboudabibazar.com 

LUNCH ADDRESS 

Mini Palais 

This is the eatery where the beautiful people hang out! Enjoy watching the gourmet 

and refined flypast in the enormous restaurant of the Grand Palais that has attracted 

the Paris smart set since it first opened. Superstar architects. The maestros of 

design were commandeered to bring out the best of this XXL space! The incredible and 

successful interior design by Gilles & Boissier is in keeping with their reputation. Let’s 

eat with Eric Fréchon! The three star chef from the Hôtel Bristol has devised a divine 

brasserie menu for the setting. In gastronomic terms, the Mini Palais is to the Bristol

what ready-to-wear clothing is to haute couture. 

On the menu? Clafoutis with Corrèze ceps, lobster club 

sandwich, duck breast and foie gras burgers with truffle jus, 

sweetbreads with aged Comté cheese, fresh cod, and coriander 

broth. For desert, a giant rum baba or a cream and 

cheese fontainebleau. 

We looove: The idea of a real home-from-home with its very 

own catering service. As well as a simple lunch or dinner, 

you can drop by for a quick tea-time snack, have a late lunch 

at 3pm, spend an evening on the big sofas while enjoying 

happy-hour nibbles or come for a post-theatre supper served 

up to midnight. Make the most of the loveliest covered terrace in Paris with a view of 

the Alexandre III bridge. 

Lunch menu: €28 - À la carte: €40-50 

3, avenue Winston Churchill - 75008 Paris 

01 42 56 42 42 

LINGERIE SWIMWEAR ADDRESS 

Les folies d’Elodie 

Located in the 16 th arrondissement, Les folies d’Elodie 

was set up by two sisters, Cathy and Nanou, and offers an 

extraordinary choice of lingerie. Decorated with antique 

furniture, the store is both glamorous and retro. Bras, 

corsets and baby doll nighties are adorned with silk and 

lace for the pleasure of die-hard romantics. Famous for their 

lingerie, the two sisters were also the trail-blazers of the 

fashion for innerwear as outerwear. Les Folies d’Elodie also 

sells ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for dogs! 

Lingerie is on top and we’re loving it! 

56, avenue Paul Doumer - 75116 Paris - 01 45 04 93 57 

BEAUTY TREATMENT ADDRESS 

Les anges ont la peau douce 

Angels have soft skin - that’s what’s on offer from this new express treatment concept, 

designed for women in a hurry. Thirty minutes flat to acquire angelic beauty. Adapted 

to the needs of today’s women, this 

universe of high-end beauty has cleverly 

understood it all. 

A pretty, light-filled space, a line of fresh 

and efficient products and an ultra-pro 

team. 

No more excuses not to look after 

yourself! In just one half hour, you can 

benefit from a beauty ritual for face, 


9

10 


hands, feet and even body. 

Rendez-vous des anges instant beauty treatment: 30 min/€46 

The added bonus: after your treatment, you’ll be lightly made up and a dry shampoo 

applied to your hair so you can go back to work, out to dinner or out on the town. 

Looking like an angel of course! 

Open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm - Closed Sunday 

254, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré - 75008 Paris - 01 47 64 48 24 

GOURMET BREAK 

New Carette Tearoom 

A real institution right on the Place des Vosges with its own terrace... This chic and 

ultra-gourmet address gets the French tearoom experience just right - suitably Gallic 

pastries, cosy and warm, served by ladies in white aprons... 

For breakfast: a marvellous hot chocolate or coffee and 

croissant for €7, unless you prefer to indulge in the tempting 

brunch served each morning! Freshly squeezed juices + hot 

drink + pastries + bread, butter and jam + scrambled eggs (their 

specialty!). 

And why not bring home a few macaroons, chestnut cream cakes 

or other cult pastries? 

We love... The decor by Hubert de Givenchy, the nephew of the 

famous couturier, who has preserved the Art Deco ambiance and 

caned chairs of the original tearoom on the Place du Trocadéro. 

Fab! Its terrace under the arches of the square: sunny in summer, 

warmed in winter by heaters, and with a view of the garden. 

25, place des Vosges - 75003 Paris - 01 48 87 94 07 

AN ADDRESS FOR BEAUTY AND INSPIRATION 

Fleuriste Eric Chauvin 

Florist Eric Chauvin produces highly refined bouquets from an incredible selection of 

super-fresh flowers, achieving a perfect balance between spectacle and emotion. Never 

overly-formal but always elegant, inspired by wildflowers but never kitsch, his bouquets 

are quite simply true marvels both for the eyes and for the nose. 

He’s THE florist of sophisticated Parisians, 

and it’s not for nothing that fashionistas are 

desperate to tear a leaf out of his book! It’s also 

a popular destination for sourcing great ideas for 

future dinner parties. 

22, rue Jean Nicot - 75007 Paris 

01 45 50 43 54 - www.unjourdefleurs.com

AN UNUSUAL ADDRESS 

Piscine Josephine Baker 

At the amazing Joséphine Baker pool, on the 

banks of the Seine, you can tone your pretty legs 

for next to nothing! 

At the foot of the imposing François Mitterrand 

Library, on the river and level with the water, you 

can play at being a Parisian mermaid. 

The idea? You can also join aqua-jogging or aqua-cycling classes to prepare for those 

tanning sessions on the beach. There’s nothing like a good dose of cardio training to 

lose weight and control cellulite! 

With its unrivalled view of the Seine, this is THE pool of the summer! 

How much? (€6 for classes and €3 entrance fee) 

Port de la Gare - Quai François Mauriac - 75013 Paris - 01 56 61 96 50 

BAR 

Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme 

You can easily picture yourself in a scene from one of 

Sofia Coppola’s movies here. It’s glamourissimo and a far 

cry from the other luxury hotels in this part of Paris. This 

particular Hyatt cultivates a contemporary appeal and its 

”anti-Chesterfield armchair” philosophy is deeply embedded 

in the Parisian mind of what a hotel bar should be. 

To kick off a dream evening, why not settle down near 

the ultra-modern fireplace, unless you prefer the gracious 

square courtyard for inveterate smokers (and a hotspot for 

incognito stars), while sipping a stupendous cocktail that 

only a few luxury hotels get right. 

The genius big shot behind these magical nectars at the 

bar is Yann Daniel, a mixing god and creator of the now mythical Park Hyatt Flower, 

a cocktail made with champagne, lychees and rose. 

The haute couture tapas are a perfect match for long drinks: mini-burgers, eggs with 

foie gras and other delicate finger foods. 

Bar: 2pm to 2am - Fireplace room: 6.30pm to 2am 

Tapas: from €9 to €25 - Cocktail Park Hyatt Flower: €25 

5, rue de la Paix - 75002 Paris - 01 58 71 12 34 - www.paris.vendome.hyatt.com 

DINNER ADDRESS 

Ralph Lauren 

Why not check out a stunning architectural project and the very New York collection of 

Ralph Lauren while also feasting on US delights in the store’s eatery? A preppy and 

peppy restaurant in the delightful courtyard of the mansion, where you can enjoy a 

luxury burger or top-class crab salad. 

Major US renovation has been combined with Saint-Germain style: craftspeople 


11

12 


and creative specialists have produced a 

stunning end result with Versailles wooden 

flooring, typically French fireplaces and 

gilding over the 5 floors of a private mansion. 

In the words of the designer, a homage to the 

”glamour, culture and artistic spirit of Paris”. 

173, boulevard Saint-Germain - 75006 Paris 

01 44 77 76 00 - www.ralphlauren.fr 

ARTY ADDRESS 

Yves Saint Laurent : 

«La Révolution de la mode» 

In the middle of the 1960s, while the great fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent 

pursued his artistic career in haute couture, he was also tapping into the emergence of 

a new world. It was at this point that he decided to launch what would become known as 

”ready-to-wear”: more affordable collections, intended not for ”blasé multimillionaires”, 

but for bold and attractive working women. The opening of his store on 26 September 

1966 at 21, rue de Tournon would be the dazzling manifesto for this new movement. No 

matter that the street saw little passing traffic, from the very next day society’s elite were 

already clamouring at the doors. 

”The Fashion Revolution” exhibition takes you into the world of this luxury boutique 

designed by the talented Isabelle Hebey. Discover the Djinn purple bench that our 

grandmothers sat on, the lamps by the American-Japanese artist Isamu Noguchi, the 

red panelling, and the very first ready-to-wear collections by the great man who is still 

filling certain family trunks. An exhibition so realistic that you want to push aside the 

hangers for a better view, and which is bound to move you! 

3, rue Léonce Reynaud 

75116 Paris 

Tickets: 7 euros 

Concessions: 5 euros 

5 March to 17 July 2011 

Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 6pm 

(9pm Thursdays)


Notes 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 


13

Discover up-and-coming 

Paris, the Paris of young 

designers 

© Do it in Paris

Trendy 


8 

4 

6 

5 

3 

11 

1 2 

10 

9 

7 


11 must-visit addresses: 

1. Merci 

2. Odetta 

3. Passage 53 

4. Atelier Louise Feuillère 

5. Bar à brushing : HypeandHairy 

6. Horror picture tea 

7. Jeanne A 

8. Carole Fakiel Experience 

9. Rosa bonheur 

10. Le derrière 

11. Librairie Galignani

16 

Trendy Paris 

CONCEPT STORE 

Merci 

Slotted between a garden and a courtyard, 

in a former furniture fabrics warehouse in the 

Haute Marais district, the Merci concept store is 

redefining what a 21st century shop should be: 

relevant and generous! 

As soon as you walk in, a kind of alchemy takes 

place between the cleverly worked space of the 

building’s industrial past and the excellence of the 

fashion and decorative products on show. The 

”arty” feel reinforces the wide-ranging product 

offer exquisitely arranged over 1500m2 with a mix 

that includes contemporary design and antique objects, vintage and designer clothing, 

hardware, haberdashery, flowers, a bookshop, café and restaurant. 

Visionary and committed, the capital’s very first charity shop donates a proportion 

of its profits to an assistance fund for children’s charities. A commendable initiative 

that’s worth travelling to see and which already has the backing of fashion designers, 

intellectuals and celebrities. The cherry on the cake is the attractive restaurant on the 

lower ground floor with a garden view. On the menu are ultra-fresh and healthy dishes: 

fennel-courgette carpaccio with pink peppercorns, quinoa with lemongrass, quiche of 

the day and some fantastic desserts (walnut and hazelnut cake, red fruit crumble). 

Allow €15. 

111, boulevard Beaumarchais - 75003 Paris - 01 42 77 00 33 


Odetta 

Or the well-kept secret of an intimate fashion boutique that has carved its niche in the 

court of the great. 

The idea? One of the best vintage boutiques in Paris for finding carefully selected 

second-hand clothes, shoes and bags but also real collector pieces. 

Such as? Superb brand new pumps by Louis Vuitton, Pierre Hardy or Louboutin 

for €220, a Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs chiffon and sequin dress from the late 

90s for €400, a Chloé lace embroidered dress (€200), famous label boots, an unusual 

selection of decorative items, among 

other things. 

76, rue des Tournelles - 75003 Paris 

01 48 87 08 61 

www.odettavintage.com

LUNCH ADDRESS 

Passage 53 

It’s THE food buzz of the moment! This highly 

unusual bistro, nestled in an old Parisian covered 

passage, has just won its second Michelin star. 

The promise? A venue that is both unpretentious 

and at the same time beautifully designed, 

oozing charm with its Art Deco tiling and 

impeccable, relaxed service. Its greatest 

asset? A highly gastronomic and very Parisian 

eatery where you can laugh out loud or show up in jeans to enjoy a delightful meal 

without airs and graces. Super light! Even the most diet-conscious will love it here. 

Like a gourmet fashion show, designer plates follow one after the other like pieces in a 

collection: graphically beautiful, colourful, glowingly fresh, all in a light and ultra-refined 

style. Top chef... The Japanese chef Sako works only with the very best in meats (Hugo 

Desnoyers, the rock-star of butchers) and applies true genius to vegetables. The result? 

A little dish that resembles a Japanese garden. 

On the table... Like a gourmet gift, the menu is a surprise! In other words, each dish is a 

little gift waiting to be discovered. And each haute couture plate reveals a beautifully presented 

model. The must-tries. Under a finely-cut piece of Japanese daikon, a fresh and 

sensual scallop. An ode to the Jerusalem artichoke: mashed with a hint of sweetness and 

topped with an artichoke and truffle biscuit. Sublime! Oysters under a fluffy apple 

mousse and haddock foam with beluga caviar. 

And the desserts... They arrive all at once, like a deluxe gourmet café. On the 

programme? A chocolate tart with salted butter caramel biscuit, a mini tarte tatin, a little 

pot of milk chocolate, passion fruit and puffed rice, for that luxury crunch. We also like! 

Its top-class wines by the glass such as Gevrey Chambertin (€18 per glass). 

The prices? €55 for a 5-course lunch menu. €95 for the lunch and evening tasting 

menus (ten courses and five desserts) 

Reservation recommended. Closed Sundays and Mondays. 

53, passage des Panoramas - 75002 Paris - 01 42 33 04 35 - www.passage53.com 


Atelier Louise Feuillère 

In her 17 th arrondissement workshop, Louise produces made-to-measure corsets 

and bras. For the larger woman, the smaller woman or women who 

simply enjoy gorgeous lingerie...Louise, winner of the 2008 title Best 

Craftsperson in France, can design a dream bra in 5 appointments. 

Lace is in abundance, sewing machines are visible and Louise’s smile is 

reassuring: it’s the miracle recipe for an intimate bespoke service! Please 

note that Louise works by appointment only (except on Saturdays when 

the workshop is open to the public). 

102, rue des dames - 75017 Paris - 01 42 93 17 76 

www.louisefeuillere.com 


17

18 



Blow dry bar: 

HypeandHairy 

While New Yorkers and Londoners have fully 

embraced the blow dry bar, French women 

have been less well catered for until now. Good 

news! The concept has recently established 

itself in the capital. Offering drop-in blow drying 

and express hairdos, at HypeandHairy the 

sound of styling brushes and the hubbub of 

hairdryers make a fine chorus. 

Before a business lunch or romantic dinner, overloaded working girls and Parisian 

women in a hurry can easily accommodate a 20-minute blow dry, with no need for an 

appointment and rock-bottom prices. Let’s hope that this blow dry bar is the first of 

many! 

The added bonus: HypeandHairy also offers beauty treatments, waxing, manicures 

and pedicures, as well as modelling... express and customized beauty packages to 

bring out your best in 30 minutes. You’ll soon be totally addicted! 

3, rue Taitbout 75009 Paris - 09 51 84 28 08 - www.hypeandhairy.com 

GOURMET BREAK 

Horror picture tea 

The latest hip address? An unusual little tearoom that’s totally rock‘n’roll and 

off-the-wall, where grannies and their trashy teens are bound to have a good time 

around a cup of Kusmi tea and a brightly-coloured, divine pop pastry. 

The ELEGANGZ Collective and the young, talented and tattoo-covered pastry chef, 

Guillaume Sanchez (formerly of Delmontel, Ladurée), are now squatting this bistro in 

the 1st arrondissement, establishing a real Parisian institution. 

Gourmet treats... On the counter, super-modern pastries and cakes are presented 

under a glass bell begging you to try them. Which you ab-so-lu-tely must! 

Allow €15 

Rock-attitude... From Thursday to Saturday, bohemian happy hour with arty 

happenings, and live music from up-and-coming young talent. 

What else? A tattoo parlour in the basement with genuine tattoo artists producing 

incredible designs that are always unique and fully customised. A far cry from the grotty 

punk dives, this is the chic and safe place to get your tattoo. 

95, rue Saint-Honoré - 75001 Paris www.horrorpicturetea.com


Jeanne A 

We looove... This ultra-modern, stylish grocery 

store-cum-bistro, managed by the Astier team along the 

lines of La Tête dans les Olives. 

Tops: like a foodie concept store, you can have a bite to eat 

on the premises. 

The gourmet goodies on offer? Bigorre pork, a potato 

terrine, and perfectly matured camembert. 

Stock up on groceries for the house or little foodie gifts: 

Maison Anne Sophie Pic spices, Cédric Casanova olive oils, 

Berthier jams, Terres Exotiques preserves and other chic 

and local products by Terroirs d’Avenir. 

The added bonus: open on Sundays for lunch with the 

opportunity to purchase a new stock of goodies. 

42, rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud - 75011 Paris - 01 43 55 09 49 


Carole Fakiel Experience 

Carole Fakiel has lived, travelled and interacted with others... From these encounters 

and experiences, she has produced a vibrant environment combining her two passions, 

fashion and decorating. 

Firstly her fashion items, both ethnic and rock-inspired: collections of jackets, morning 

coats and blouses that incorporate all the modes of current fashion while mixed with 

artisan know-how from a country she is particularly fond of, India. 

Her decorative wares are totally in keeping with her clothing and can be adapted to your 

needs. She invents, creates and tracks down each individual piece. 

Designed like an apartment, this boutique offers a rich vein of inspiration and special 

finds. A caravan of style that is constantly moving, it changes according to the whims 

and inspirations of the lady of the house. 

We liked: the Fil de la Vie bracelets (€249) to offer loved ones, multi-coloured origami 

by Didier Huffschmitt (€120) and Khadi beach dresses (€130). 

Push open the door of this apartment where everything is for sale! 

38, rue Fabert - 75007 Paris - 09 53 15 95 77 


19

20 


BAR 

Rosa bonheur 

What a beautiful day! Everyone’s off to the Rosa Bonheur 

to see the new decor in the bar! This ultra-trendy open-air café 

located in the Buttes Chaumont district of Paris is a hugely 

popular place for spending an evening under the stars, right in 

the middle of this huge park. 

Result? The perfect place! No-one will be refused entry (no 

doorman) and there’s always room, even for a crowd of 30. 

We love... the evening picnic nibbles that are so much more than 

just grub, thrilling the clientele in the form of great charcuterie 

and delicious dishes at mini prices. An easy 

solution for getting all your friends together, even if they’re 

totally broke! Serrano ham, chorizo, tabouleh, sea 

urchin taramasalata, salt cod and mashed potatoes, 

organic fruit cake to name but a few. 

We also like... drinking and dancing till midnight. Shot of 

tequila (€4) or a glass of champagne (€8). 

2, avenue de la Cascade - 75019 Paris - 01 42 00 00 45 


Le Derrière 

The idea? Dinner at Le Derrière is of course great food, but it’s also and especially the 

setting and the atmosphere. Here you can play table football, smoke in a cupboard or 

eat on a bed! You can’t get much cooler and quirky than that. 

The scene of the crime? The ultra-cool dining room designed as a house interior with 

kitchen, living room and so on. The must-have experience when you’re out with a group 

of ten friends? Reserve the bedroom 

on the first floor and eat on the beds. 

Super trendy! 

We looove... The possibility of a 

ping-pong knockabout in the dining 

room between cheese and dessert. 

The must-try? Drink your aperitif 

and smoke in the smoker’s corner 

hidden on the first floor behind a 

secret door. Designed as an atticcum-cabinet 

of curiosities, the boys 

love to have a natter around the XL 

football table! 

Top! The roast chicken and casserole dishes for sharing. Delicious cooking at reasonable 

prices (€30). Even open Sundays! 

Reservations recommended, it’s THE address of the summer! 

69, rue des Gravilliers - 75003 Paris - 01 44 61 91 95 - 20h à 23h30 - Closed monday

ARTY ADDRESS 

Librairie Galignani 


Notes 

Opened in 1856 on the rue de Rivoli opposite 

the Tuileries Gardens, this English bookshop 

still enjoys a prestigious reputation. In a refined 

and cosy setting, it offers a huge choice of 

books on art, French and English literature 

- real treasures for lovers of rare books. 

There are also children’s books in English 

(including the famous Beatrix Potter), an 

excellent cinema section (biographies 

of Marylin, Chaplin, the 2010 American 

Actors’ Yearbook etc.), and a literature and 

poetry corner, together with some wonderful 

cookery books in English (I love Cake by 

Trish Deseine, €19). 

224, rue de Rivoli - 75001 Paris 

01 42 60 76 07 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 


21


Discover chic 

Paris, the 

Paris of the 

fashionistas

Glamour 


7 

10 9 

11 

5 

4 

6 

8 

3 

1 2 


11 adresses incontournables : 

1. L’éclaireur 

2. HOD 

3. Nanashi 

4. Yoba 

5. Paris New York 

6. It Mylk 

7. La librairie Artcurial 

8. Les Mauvaises Graines 

9. Schmuck 

10. 39V 

11. «Madame Grès»

24 

Glamour Paris 

CONCEPT STORE 

L’éclaireur 

You go there... more to ”visit fashion” than for an exorbitantly 

expensive shopping trip. 

For the record: this boutique is the latest jewel of the 

Hadida clan, the couture family that invented the ”luxury concept 

store”, the preferred showcase of the Lagerfelds, Marc 

Jacobs and other celebrity stylists. Their new shop window is 

highly impressive with an overtly sculptural feel. 

Boutique as work of art. Created by the designer Arne Quinze, 

the store has been styled as an experience with video 

projections, interactive installations and organic sculpture... See it to talk about it! 

40, rue Sévigné - 75003 Paris - 01 48 87 10 22 - www.leclaireur.com 


HOD 

Valérie Hajage, formerly of Céline, has opened an exciting new store that finally meets 

all the needs of fashionistas. Here you will find a hip selection of fantastic jewellery and 

gorgeous Indian scarves, ultra-fashionable Yvonne Yvonne bags, Moio printed and 

studded silk scarves… that will be a delight to 

show off this summer! 

The idiosyncratic decor is worth a trip in itself! 

104, rue Vieille du Temple - 75003 Paris 

09 53 15 83 34 

LUNCH ADDRESS 

Nanashi 

Those in the know call it ”31 paradis”... The 

new bohemian staging of Lionel Bensemoun, an 

associate of André’s? A highly eastern version 

of his Baron nightclub, this little cafe is totally at 

ease with itself. It certainly serves the perfect 

drinks for passing party goers (Kitsuné, La 

Clique, the Fooding team): formica tables à la 

1970s, a takeaway 

corner 

reminiscent of egg-buying at the market, and a large 

bar manned by busy, attractive bearded guys looking 

like country shepherds.Happy hour? Easy-going 

socializing: a one-litre mojito jug to share (€45) and 

de rigueur tapas: foie gras spring rolls (€2), beef fillet 

mini-sandwich (€5) or warm risotto (€8). 

We also like: their lunchtime bento box menu. 

31, rue du Paradis - 75010 Paris - 01 40 22 05 55


YOBA 

The first ”naughty” shop with a 

luxury tag, Yoba, the four-star 

sex-shop opened a few years ago in 

this smart area of Paris. 

In the pretty show room with a boudoir 

feel, the idea is to shop for products 

that are sexy and amusing but never 

vulgar. You’re more likely to see 

elegant shoppers from the local area 

than young Lolitas... Even the most 

prudish are unlikely to be shocked. 

On the agenda: ravishing lingerie, chic 

and fun accessories (embroidered 

masks, fur whips) and other sex-toys. 

The ”Yoba demonstrator” can make a free home visit to one of the girls in the gang… 

and explain the joys and pleasures of the products. 

11, rue du Marché Saint Honoré - 75001 Paris - 01 40 41 04 06 - www.yobaparis.com 


Paris New York 

Treating yourself to an express 

manicure without paying top dollar 

is now possible with the all-new 

Paris/New York nail bar. In a funky 

American setting, between US-style 

foot spa and more than 200 OPI 

shades, it’s the perfect place for a 

little pampering before a romantic 

date or last-minute night out. 

On the menu: Nail painting, 

manicures, foot beauty treatments 

or nail extensions. Whatever your 

current needs and whims, they can do it for you! 

Worth noting: make an appointment to avoid disappointment. 

From €5 for nail painting, €20 for manicures and €30 for pedicures 

38, rue de Varenne - 75007 Paris - 01 42 84 02 39 


25

26 


GOURMET BREAK 

It Mylk 

The idea? A high-end yoghurt shop 

set up by two beautiful Parisian 

women where you can enjoy 

delicious ice creams and a vast 

array of low-fat yogurts, made with 

super premium milk straight from the Ferme de Viltain... 

The setting? An all-blue kitchen opening onto a Scandinavian chic tearoom with 

vintage furniture and Liberty cushions! A stone’s throw from the Luxembourg Gardens, 

enjoy your healthy snack in a natural setting. 

On the delightful menu? To eat in or take away: ultra-gourmet fat-free yoghurts and 

ice creams that you can make up yourself from fruit, granola, caramel sauce, chocolate 

chips, mini macaroons, etc. 

The signature dessert? Ice cream creations and ”Kusmi Tea” detox cakes. 

Allow €4-5 - Open daily to 10pm. 

15, rue de l’Ancienne Comédie - 75006 Paris - 01 43 26 84 13 - www.itmylk.fr 


Les Mauvaises Graines 

The latest in chic? Rather than tracking down retro 

furniture or racking your brains for decorative ideas, 

why not trendify your flat with the super-stylish flowers 

and plants you can pick up in this fashionable concept 

store? This is the place for ultra-modern and quirky 

greenery. 

Where? Les Mauvaises Graines, the amazing 


La librairie Artcurial 

Located in the prestigious Marcel Dassault 

mansion house on the Champs-Elysées 

roundabout, the Artcurial bookshop is a real 

goldmine. It offers an exceptional choice of books 

and is run by a team of qualified booksellers who 

are happy to assist you. 

It’s a real pleasure to leaf through the books on 

architecture, decorative arts, photography and 

design. 

The same building also houses an exhibition space, 

auction rooms and a conference room. 

Monday to Saturday, 10.30am to 8pm 

7, Rond-Point Des Champs Elysées - 75008 Paris 

www.librairie.artcurial.com

concept store that has just opened in Montmartre. The owner, David, has invented the 

exclusive idea of ”rock n’ roll gardens” for his shop. 

Impossible to resist... their ”gardens-to-go”, designed as Japanese bento boxes, 

planted with natural and folksy greenery. Each ”miniature garden” bears the name of 

a rock group. Much more chic and way posher than giving a bunch of flowers! 

We loove... the reasonable prices: from €30 to €50 for each mini-garden. 

25, rue Custine‬ - 75018 Paris - 01 55 79 71 35‬ - www.lesmauvaisesgraines.com 

BAR 

Schmuck 

A new must-go address for a hip outing! Schmuck, 

formerly Tania, is an intimate club and cocktail bar, 

the refuge of night owls and leading names in French 

cinema (Gaspard Ulliel, Guillaume Canet, Mélanie 

Doutey) and other cuties on the lookout for stylish hunks... 

Top of the bill? The owners of this ”psychedelic cabinet 

of curiosities” are none other than actor Gilles Lelouch, 

producer Hugo Sélignac, Romain Dian, boss of the 

Culture Hall and Antoine de Tavernost. 

We love. The terrific cocktails. The must-try? The 

mandarin pool! 

The added bonus? A super-people place, but without 

swank. A very ”fashion girl” cast at the bar but not a 

parade of 14-year-old Ukrainian models. 

43, rue de Ponthieu - 75008 Paris 


39V 

It’s the latest place for flirting! An ideal hotspot to surprise your lover and really impress 

him! The address? A hidden door in a Haussmann building, right on avenue Georges V. 

Take the zippy lift to the top floor and emerge in an ultra-stylish restaurant with amazing 

appeal and a wonderfully pastoral terrace. Its ”secret venue for those in the know” 

attracts the couture elite in this fashion-focused district. 

Food-wise? Light and gastronomic designer cuisine by chef Frédéric Vardon, formerly 

of Ducasse. While the men may prefer fillet of beef Rossini, the girls can’t resist the 

raw scallops, crab salad and diced vegetables, or the vegetable casserole. The wild 

dessert? A Mont-Blanc chestnut cream desert that won’t wait! 

Please note! The restaurant is 

closed on Saturdays 

39, avenue George V - 75008 Paris 

01 56 62 39 05 - www.le39v.com 


27

28 


ADRESSE ARTY 

«Madame Grès» 

Fashion fans should make a beeline for the Musée Bourdelle. The gorgeous 

collection of the great artist Madame Grès, taken from her real name Germaine Kebs, 

is on display for your pleasure. Known for her famous draping techniques, achieved 

using as little stitching as possible, Grès was also famous for the colours that she mixed 

and matched to perfection. While her work is known for its sculptural aesthetic, Grès 

dresses also convey rare purity and innocence. The sensuality emanating from the 

artist’s dresses transforms the exhibition and Museum into a kind of sublime dream 

which the visitor glides through with soft serenity! 

Tickets: €7 

Musée Bourdelle - 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle 75015 Paris - 01 49 54 73 73 


Notes 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Do it in Paris is a bilingual luxury magazine on hot fashion, beauty and art de vivre 

venues in Paris. In its various columns and tips the Do it in Paris web site paves the way 

to fashion and trends. 

For a novel weekend in Paris, a great day out shopping or a hankering for an exciting 

eatery, think Do it in Paris. Your weekly online update! 

Whether you’re a tourist in Paris or a busy Parisian girl, Do it in Paris will give you the 

best addresses to hone your look and put you in good spirits without hitting your purse. 

It tips you off about the Parisian way of life and the new places to go! 

Check it out on www.doitinparis.fr

Traditional Paris

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?