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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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The Hottest Department Stores In Paris

If you’re looking to get your shopping fix in Paris, look no further than les grands magasins or luxury department stores for those whose French is a little rusty. These department stores house all of your favorite luxury labels from ready to wear lines to accessories, homeware and even gourmet food markets and are a must visit for every fashionista. Here’s the breakdown of what to expect from each glorious location and how to find them!

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Shopping Saturday – French slang for fashion

You can’t run. You can’t hide. You can’t leave the house without inevitably spotting someone with Stan Smith shoes nearby. These sneakers are everywhere in Paris, super trendy, and apparently very comfortable to walk in. If you see someone looking effortlessly chic with their sneakers, you may be tempted to go out and get your own pair in order to join in. After all, it’s just a pair of sneakers and there’s always the soldes (the sales which occur twice a year and are required by the French government). Much to your surprise, however, after doing some 2am online shopping, you stumble upon the word BASKETS in your shoe hunt, and cannot find a category for shoes other than boots and heels. Baskets? Such as picnic baskets? Weaving baskets? Organizing baskets? For some inexplicable reason, the term for sneakers in French is baskets, and not the kind you take to…

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