This list has been curated from a fashion enthusiast herself. I studied fashion in Paris and also run a fashion business in the city so here are my MUST DO fashion edition for anyone wanting to dive into the history of fashion in Paris, or is conside...
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Fashion Museums
Shopping
Cafes and Restaurants
Fashion Tours
Fashion Museums
Hands down the most inspiring exhibition.
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris
The most iconic Parisian brand. Great exploration of the house's history and brand DNA
La Galerie Dior
Not just a fashion museum but art and history.
Musee Les Arts Decoratif
The architecture is a masterpiece in itself.
Fondation Louis Vuitton
Take a step back through history in the lens of fashion with over 200,000 works.
Palais Galiera Collections
Free guided tours through the first atelier of Louis Vuitton. You must register so head to the link and enquire there. It's situated in Asniere Sur Seine which is just on the outside of Paris City centre.
Asnières, le "cœur" de Louis Vuitton
Shopping
recently opened in 2021 with stunning architecture and history. Levels of shopping done for a more high end experience. Right next to the Louis Vuitton Headquarters on Pont Neuf.
Samaritaine | Parisian Department Store | DFS Paris
Ditch the hyper commercial shops and get a real Parisian shopping expereince walking through the streets of Marais. If you click on the link it will take you to a guide listing the main streets to check out for different types of shops.
Boutique Stores in Le Marais
One stop shop for high end and low end.
Le Shop | Le Bon Marché
Levels of great retail therapy. Rooftop bar at the top of the building with stunning views of Paris.
Shopping and rooftop bar | BHV Marais
For more sustainable and responsible shopping head to Rue Rivoli and some in Les Halles where you can walk along the street and find thrift stores with loads of vintage items from Chanel, Dior, Gucci etc.
Thrift Stores - RUE DE RIVOLI
The most popular department store shopping in Paris and if you visit during Christmas, theres always extravagant window displays and decorations to marvel at. Great for high end shopping. Can also find some low to medium priced goods that Galerie La ...
Galeries Lafayette
Cafes and Restaurants
The gathering place for fashion creatives and celebs, so during fashion week you're bound to see some famous faces. They serve the best hot chocolate (make sure you get a croissant and dip it into the hot chocolate as the Parisians do) and some reall...
Home - Café de Flore
Great menu and views of the Eiffel Tower away from the crowds at Trocadero.
Girafe Paris - Girafe
For that chic American cuisine set in Paris aesthetic, this beautiful terrace is tastefully decorated to match the brands DNA.
Ralph Lauren Terrace in Saint Germain
The most decadent experience and one you need to experience once in your life as a fashion enthusiast. You will find here a cafe, garden, museum and restaurant. Not only can you shop the iconic pieces of the famous House of Haute-Couture and jewelry,...
LE RESTAURANT MONSIEUR DIOR
Fashion Tours
Led by local fashion and art historians this is such a great way to get the backstory of so many places in Paris like Palais Royal, Opera Garnier, Place Vendome and Rue Saint Honore, which if you know your fashion history you would know that these ar...
Tour of Paris Fashion Houses by Local Experts
a very well put together tour. You can personalize your package from getting seats to fashion weeks, to doing a photoshoot to gaining access to designers atelier. They really have thought of what makes a great fashion experience. They basically take ...
Paris Fashion Experience Services, Tours and Offers