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Vintage lovers’ favorite – Dépôt-Vente Deluxe

Located in the chic 4th arrondissement, Dépôt-Vente Deluxe offers a selection of carefully cherry-picked designer clothes, bags, and accessories. This small vintage store is run by charming Emma (with a little help from her friend – professional stylist), who is always at your service when you need it. Image via: Dépôt-vente Deluxe In the boutique, you can often find real haute couture gems from the past that are still à la mode but no longer available. If you like to resell what’s inside your closet every once in a while, you can certainly get your money back (if not more!). The prices are reasonable and low comparing to similar vintage stores. Image via: Dépôt-vente Deluxe Not only the prices will draw your attention but also the items’ exceptional quality. Despite being a second-hand store, every piece looks brand new (some of them still have their original tags attached). The boutique is also…

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Fashion

Paris Fashion Week Roundup SS2020

With another season of Paris Fashion Week being over now, we take a look at our 3 favorite French designers and the trends they’ve prepared for Spring/Summer 2020. Saint Laurent Image via: Vogue France Being one of the most iconic French designers, Saint Laurent proudly opens our list. This year’s runway was staged again with the Eiffel Tower in the background. However, unlike last year, water was replaced with rows of lights that highlighted the show’s connection to the City of Lights even more. Saint Laurent’s new collection aims to celebrate diversity and fit every skin color, as well as all types of beauty. Flamboyant cheetah print accompanied by red boots, emerald green paired with golden ornaments and classic, elegant black suit to name but a few upcoming trends. By embracing all types of feminine beauty, Saint Laurent nods to the variety that pretty much shaped its unquestionable position in…

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Culture

Kitsuné Musique – when music meets design

Everyone knows that Paris is one of the fashion trends’ cradles and ubiquitous art presence is its strongest vital force. No wonder why, they influence not only the way Parisians dress but also their lifestyle. Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki wanted to combine their love for music with refined fashion sense. As a result, Kitsuné was founded in 2002. Dan Ah-Kim for Kitsuné Hot Stream The word kitsuné (written きつね or 狐) itself means “fox” in Japanese and is a reference to the company’s “various faces”. Aside from its fashion brand Maison Kitsuné and its chic café (both described here), Kitsuné created one of the most important music labels in France – Kitsuné Musique. Its mission is “to mix the worlds of music and design for a unique experience”. Designed by VLF Studio for Kitsuné Musique Kitsuné Musique sets its radars on promising artists and producers. Throughout the years, it…

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Cutting Edge department store – Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées

Since March 28th 2019, Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées opened its door in the world’s most beautiful avenue! The goal of this brand new department store is to revolutionize the distribution link of fashion industry and the traditional shopping experience. Danish architect Bjarke Ingels transformed the four-floor 19th century building into a truly 21th century look, with a style mixed of art deco and futurism. A tunnel-like entrance leads customers into a world of fantasy which is cut off from the outside. Everything dream-like, and the science fiction touch brings the luxurious feelings to a whole new level. Clients’ needs come first to the design of Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées. Sellers were replaced by 300 trained personal stylists who will find you the exact items you need to complete the outfit. And if you are tired, food court, café and restaurant offer great views of the busy avenue and the Eiffel Tower not…

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Kitsuné – brand of many faces

Some people have so many passions and ideas that it’s impossible to abandon any of them when it comes to choosing their career path. That was the case for Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki who both love fashion and music. During their trip to Japan, they had an idea to create a company that would be involved in both areas. Image via: Kitsuné Kitsuné is a French company founded in 2002 by Loaëc, Kuroki and London-based design company Åbäke. The word kitsuné (written きつね or 狐) itself means “fox” in Japanese and is a reference to the company’s diversity. According to Japanese folklore, foxes are believed to have the power to change their appearance. This ability to shapeshift represents different faces of Kitsuné – fashion, lifestyle and music (described here). Rashida Jones for Maison Kitsuné Parisien collectionImage via: Kitsuné Maison Kitsuné is a fashion label that intertwines Japanese minimalism and…

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