FASHION
CHANEL:
Founded by Coco Chanel in 1915, the legendary rue Cambon boutique
is both the address for pret-a-porter and haute couture, in
the former townhouse of Coco Chanel (which moved on her last years and
died at the Ritz).
PHONE: +33-1-4286 2800;
FACSIMILE: +33-1-4703 4361.
ADDRESS: 31 rue Cambon, 75001
Paris + 40 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm.
HOMEPAGE:
www.chanel.com
DIOR:
Since 1946, handbags, ties, sunglasses, dresses, suits, shoes, interior
goods, make-up (including salon-de-beauté), and of course
haute-couture, are awaiting the rich and famous.
PHONE: +33-1-4073 5400; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4073 5795
ADDRESS: 26-32 avenue Montaigne,
75008 Paris + 46 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris + 16-18 rue
de l'Abbaye, 75008 Paris.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.dior.com
CHRISTIAN
LACROIX: Founded in 1987, this highly prestigious label stands out
of the crowd by using a combination of lavish colours and eye-catching
embroideries.
PHONE: +33-1-4720 6895; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4720 0931.
ADDRESS: 26 avenue Montaigne,
75008 Paris + 73 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.christian-lacroix.fr
GIVENCHY:
Hubert de Givenchy doesn't design anymore; but the style of this maison
de tradition remains the same: rich and trendy.
PHONE: +33-1-4431 5125; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4720 4496
ADDRESS: 3 avenue George V, 75008
Paris + 28 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.givenchy.com
BALMAIN:
Balmain was founded in 1945. The ready-to-wear is nowadays designed by
Oscar de la Renta. The evening dresses are fitted for royal:, with amazing
ball dresses and fur coats. Men's tuxedos are extremely popular among the
diplomatic corp posted in the French capital city.
PHONE: +33-1-4720 5758; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4723 4011
ADDRESS: 44 rue Francois 1er,
75008 Paris + 35 rue Francois 1er, 75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.balmain.fr
CARDIN:
Shopping: Fashion; Pierre Cardin's fashion is as unique modern French as
Jean-Michele Jarre's music - both a hint of futurism you will not find
anywhere else in the world.
PHONE: +33-1-4266 9225; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4266 0451
ADDRESS: 59 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore,
75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.pierrecardin.com
CHARVET:
The best shirtmaker in the world! The Duke of Windsor was among the most
faithful patrons of this fabulous shop. The Ritz sends all its clients
there. Charvet ready-to-wear or made-to-measure shirts can be recognized
at first sight by the jet-setters which use this label like a uniform.
PHONE: +33-1-4260 3070; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4296 2707
ADDRESS: 28 place Vendome, 75001
Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.45am-6.45pm
HERMES:
Should you go there to buy a tie or a silk scarf (so unique that, just
in this main shop, one piece is sold per minute!), or to acquire awfully
expensive though deliciously smart cashmir jackets or leather goods (including
John Lobbs shoes), including all equestrian luxury items, you will love
this typically parisian boutique where Japanese sounds as the prominent
language. Don't forget to visit the private museum upstairs.
PHONE: +33-1-4017 4717; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4017 4718
ADDRESS: 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore,
75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon 10.15am-1pm, 2.15-6.30pm,
Tue-Sat 10.15am-6.30pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.hermes.com
ALICE CADOLLE:
Since 1889. The brassière (bra) was invented here by Hermine
Cadolle. Only the oldest families push the door of this traditional lingerie
shop. Formally traditional, it remains nevertheless more fashionable
than ever. Made-to-measure available (by appointment only).
PHONE: +33-1-4260 9494; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4927 9230
ADDRESS: 14 rue Cambon, 75001
Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.30am-1pm, 2.00-6.30pm,
closed August
HOMEPAGE:
www.cadolle.com
GIFTS
LOUIS VUITTON:
At Louis Vuitton it all started with the world-famous LV-initialled travel
goods, but the range of leather accessories has grown considerably since
then as well as the fashion collection by designer Marc Jacobs.
PHONE: +33-1-4549 6230; 101 avenue
des Champs-Elysees; 75008 Paris
ADDRESS: 54 avenue Montaigne,
75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.vuitton.com
BACCARAT:
Baccarat was established in 1764, caters not only to the presidents of
France but also Kings and Emirs, the beautiful and elegant table-ware is
upstairs, glass bijoux downstairs on the very left side.
PHONE: +33-1-4265 3626; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4265 0664
ADDRESS: 11 place de la Madeleine,
75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.baccarat.fr
GUERLAIN:
Founded in 1828, Guerlain is not only one of the oldest perfume houses,
but also offers first class beauty treatment, the interior at the Champs-Elysees
address boasts antique elegance, especially upstairs.
PHONE: +33-1-4562 5257; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4074 0991
ADDRESS: 68 avenue des Champs-Elysees,
75008 Paris + 58 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris
OPEN: Institut de Beaute: Mon-Sat
9.30am-6.45pm, Boutique Guerlain: Mon-Sat 10.30am-8pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.guerlain.com
CARON:
Founded in 1904, the perfume is drawn from a glass and decanted into beautiful
bottles in a charming interior - we prefer the perfume French Cancan.
PHONE: +33-1-4723 4082; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4723 6701
ADDRESS: 34 avenue Montaigne,
75008 Paris + 90 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm
VAN CLEEF
& ARPELS: French jeweler Van Cleef and Arpels has been
selling jewels to the rich and famous since the 1920s, Van Cleef and Arpels'
invisible gem setting has been one of the greatest inventions in modern
day jewelery, the place Vendome shop is a beauty itself.
PHONE: +33-1-5345 4545
ADDRESS: 22 place Vendome, 75001
Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.vancleef.fr/
CARTIER:
Without any doubt, Cartier is one of the most excusive jewelers in the
world, it is also famous for the must-de-cartier pen and lighter range.
PHONE: +33-1-4455 3250; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4455 3255
ADDRESS: 7 place Vendome, 75001
Paris 1er 13 rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
OPEN:Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.cartier.com
CHAUMET:
Chaumet is the jeweler who caters to the old French establishment and also
has a number of royal warrants, located at the venerable place Vendome.
PHONE: +33-1-4477 2400; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-4260 4144
ADDRESS: 12 place Vendome, 75001
Paris + 56 rue Francois 1er, 75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.chaumet.com
CHRISTOFLE:
Founded in 1830, it is the leading name in French silver cutlery, today
there is a whole range of table ware available, including silver ware,
crystal and porcelain.
PHONE: +33-1-5527 9900; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-5527 9922
ADDRESS: 9 rue Royale, 75008
Paris + 24 rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.christofle.com
DUPONT:
Dupont was founded in 1872, this is the place for the famous pens as well
as briquet lacquer de chine (Chinese lacquer lighters) are available here
(from EUR 400, silver from EUR 220) as well as a whole range of other accessories,
you can engrave your initials on your lighter here.
PHONE: +33-1-5391 3000; FACSIMILE:
+33-1-5391 3080
ADDRESS: 58 avenue Montaigne,
75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.st-dupont.com
BEAUTY
& COSMETICS
SEPHORA: The
leading retail beauty chain in Europe, owned by LVMH, has got his largest
store on the Champs-Elysées, and plenty of smaller boutiques in
many districts of the right and left banks. This is the place to test perfumes,
creams, mascaras... with the ancipating assistance of one of the best trained
staff in Paris. Most of the French and international brands of perfume
and cosmetics are available. Large choice of gifts and beauty equipment.
PHONE: +33-1-5393
2250
ADDRESS: 70, Champs Elysées,
75008 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sun 10am - midnight
HOMEPAGE:
www.sephora.com
DEPARTMENT
STORES
AU BON MARCHE:
Au Bon Marché is the first department store in Paris and for many
the foremost, designed by Gustav Eiffel and opened in 1852, it has an opulent
food hall and after extensive renovation is tres chic again.
PHONE: +33-1-4439 8000
ADDRESS: 22 rue de Sevre; 75007
Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.30am-7pm, Sat
-8pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.bonmarche.fr
GALERIES
LAFAYETTES: Built in 1912, Galeries Lafayette is the legendary Paris
department store, fashion shows at 11am on Wednesdays and in the summer
at 11am on Fridays.
PHONE: +33-1-4282 3456
ADDRESS: 40 boulevard Haussmann,
75009 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.30am-7pm, Thu
-9pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.galerieslafayette.com
AU PRINTEMPS:
Au Printemps was built lavishly in 1923 with a magnificent stained glass
dome, has one of the world's largest perfume selections in the beauty department,
domed restaurant, fashion shows on Tuesdays at 10am, also Fridays 10am
in the summer.
PHONE: +33-1-4282 5000
ADDRESS: 64 boulevard Haussmann,
75009 Paris
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9.30am-7pm, Thu
-10pm
HOMEPAGE:
www.printemps.com
