For historical reasons, Paris has always been an essential reference point in the world of
fashion and luxury, intimately associated with the great names of haute couture: Chanel, Dior, Courrèges, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent… All young designers use Paris to establish their reputation, all major international brands have a flagship here, and not a day goes by without the opening of a new boutique or a boldly designed shopping temple. When it comes to style, the shopping capital is more than ever in the vanguard and setting the pace!
To enhance the appeal of the “capital of shopping, fashion and glamour” to
visitors from France and abroad, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau has been organizing
themed welcome and promotional events since 2006.
Season highlights :
Christmas Shopping: December 1 to 31, 2012
Christmas Shopping is part of the magic of this special, effervescent and festive period.
To mark the occasion, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau will be playing Santa Claus, offering all its visitors the Paris City Passport Shopping 2012, a new pass entitling them to 10% discounts in 70 prestigious Parisian boutiques for three consecutive days. The icing on the cake is a “concierge” service: for all ticket orders placed on the www.parisinfo.com website between December 1 and 15, 2012, people staying at the hotel will benefit from free delivery of their purchases.
Christmas Shopping offers will be online on the www.parisinfo.com website from November 20, 2012.
Shopping by Paris: January 1 to 31, 2013
At the beginning of January, Paris plunges into a sales frenzy. In step with this, Parisian tourism professionals under the Shopping by Paris banner are multiplying promotional offers and special attentions to pamper fashionistas who have come to indulge in their favorite sport. Tourist accommodations will be offering upgrades, breakfasts or admission to museums, cruises on the Seine and small gifts from boutiques, etc.
Winter sales 2013: January 9 to February 12
Six shopping itineraries to appeal to all consumer styles
The Trendys Always in tune with fashion
WHO ARE THEY?
At the cutting edge of trends, they take their inspiration from the shopping and fashion pages of magazines, and don’t want to miss the accessory of the moment: the season’s it bag, the must-have pair of shoes or tunic… Their wardrobe changes every season to keep up with fashion: they’re fashionistas.
THEIR PREDILECTION AREAS: Champs-Élysées, Haussmann, Grands Boulevards, Saint-Honoré, Palais-Royal, Les Halles.
IN THIS TRAIL: multi-brand department stores where to find the latest fashions; boutiques that follow fashion closely (Kookaï, H&M, Uniqlo) or are trendy (Zadig & Voltaire, Acne Studios, TheKooples); concept stores that reflect the fashion and lifestyle trends of
the moment; a few “trend-setters” (Kiliwatch).
The 2013 newcomers: Levi’s Store (store of the famous brand of blue canvas pants),
Aésop (cosmetic care based on natural products), Bodum (kitchen utensils combining
functionality, quality, affordable prices and design from the famous Danish brand), L’Appartement
(design items and gadgets), Delfonics (a paper manufacturer that unleashes your creativity).
Les Sélects Luxury and refinement
WHO ARE THEY?
In search of reliable values, they love luxury and refinement “à la française”; for them, quality takes precedence over quantity, and fashion is timeless.
THEIR PREDILECTION AREAS: Passy, Champs-Élysées, George V – Montaigne, Madeleine, Vendôme, Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
IN THIS PATH: the jewels of high-end Parisian creation. The great and/or
old French houses with their cutting-edge expertise (Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel); those that have made France and Paris famous in the fields of haute couture fashion,
accessories, jewelry and the French art of living. These brands, which have an international dimension
, make a major contribution to the image of “Paris, capital of fashion, capital of
creation”. The 2013 newcomers: Escada (dresses women in a spirit of refined glamour), Francis Kurkdjian (perfume designer), Herzo Créateur (jewelry and watchmaking, expertise and authenticity), Renouard (renowned leather goods manufacturer, the must: choose your leather, your color).
Les Créatifs Talent scouts
WHO ARE THEY?
Early adopters who know how to unearth new talent and rising stars; in their wardrobes, we find pieces by underground designers… They create their own style without worrying about current fashion: they wear today what we’ll see everywhere tomorrow.
THEIR PREDILECTION AREAS: Tuileries, Étienne-Marcel, Charlot, Saint-Paul, Quartier latin, Charonne, Abbesses.
IN THIS COURSE: a selection of leading designers (Fred Perry, Isabelle Marant, Jitrois, Maison
Martin Margiela); cutting-edge, avant-garde multi-brands (Colette, L’Éclaireur, Bubblewood,
Surface to Air); the rising stars of young creation (Kitsuné, April 77, Kulte).
2013 newcomers: Moustaches (welcome to the realm of dogs and
cats!), Ostentatoire (avant-garde jewelry), Lieu commun (pretty boutique, a landmark for fashion,
music and design), Le Petit Atelier de Paris (charming boutique workshop with hand-crafted treasures at
), Think & more (temple of interior decoration and objets d’art).
Les Bobos Chics Elegance is in the style
WHO ARE THEY? They take care of their looks, but being up to date doesn’t count for
them. Their personal style blends timeless basics with designer pieces.
THEIR PREDILECTION AREAS: Commerce, Sèvres-Babylone, Mabillon, Saint-Eustache, Francs-Bourgeois, Valmy. IN THIS AREA: brands combining classicism and modernity (Paul & Joe, Ba&Sh, Maje, Vanessa Bruno); chic ready-to-wear reflecting Parisian elegance (Longchamps, Cotélac, Tara Jarmon); select designer labels (Sentou, Conran Shop); some ethno-chic brands, organic cosmetics.
2013 newcomers: Loft design by (here fashion is a poem for men, women,
children), Francis Klein (dresses the eye with original hand-decorated eyewear collections), Argenterie d’antan (sells vintage and second-hand silverware), Kapra Hiska Cashmere
(high-end cashmere brand in eye-catching colors).
The Ethic Eth nic Fair trade and responsible consumers
WHO ARE THEY? Responsible globetrotters: their style reflects their travels; they like
ethnic mixes. They appreciate the work of Parisian artisan designers, and favor organic and ethical consumption.
THEIR PREDILECTION NEIGHBORHOODS: PalaisRoyal, Daguerre, Daumesnil, Ledru-Rollin, SaintPaul, Belleville, Goutte d’Or, Monceau.
IN THIS COURSE: organic and responsible fashion brands (Ekyog, Green in the City),
ethnic-inspired fashion brands (Sakina M’Sa); fair-trade boutiques
(Altermundi); French artisan-creators (Eric et Lydie, Désordre Urbain) and
worldwide (Compagnie française d’Orient et de Chine, As’Art, Kimonoya).
2013 newcomers: Cool Japan (traditional Japanese know-how in the heart of Paris: clothing, home decoration, teas…), Puzzle Michèle Wilson (artistic, ecological and difficult puzzles from sustainably managed forests), Bis Boutique Solidaire (gives a second life to collected clothing), Oggi Paris (jewelry, hats, bags designer).
Les Astucieux Lovers of good deals
WHO ARE THEY?
Bargain-hunters of all styles…
THEIR PREDITIONAL NEIGHBORHOODS: Abbesses, Valmy, Le Marais, Étienne-Marcel, Palais-Royal, Bac – Saint-Placide, Alésia, Porte-de-Versailles.
IN THIS COURSE: stocks of trendy brands (APC, Maje, Zadig & Voltaire, Zef) or
(Repetto, Rykiel, Bonpoint), reference multi-brands (l’Habilleur, la Piscine),
and depot-sales (La Marelle).The newcomers for 2013: Stock Maje (famous
chic and bohemian brand sold at reduced prices), Stock Claudie Pierlot (feminine and
urban collection at 40% off the original price), Outlet Les Petites (chic and Parisian collection with discounts from 50 to 70%), Stock René Derhy (the year’s collection offered at reduced prices
for a non-conformist and creative wardrobe).
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