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A close up of fur coats on display

Shopping in Le Marais – Vintage Fashion

March 3, 2013

We’ve hit those winter weeks when the ceaseless cold has us both frustrated and bored by repeating the same “closet staple†warm sweater. How to spruce up the wardrobe to survive through March? Head to the Marais for fabulous vintage fur. Chanel’s…

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Le Marais

May 2, 2012

A man with a flowing beard, wearing a black fedora, with strings (tziztit) running down the side of his pants carries a black siddur (prayer book) in his hand as he leaves shul (synagogue). A bar with a rainbow flag…

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Les Arts Décoratifs Exhibition – Louvre

January 29, 2011

Part II of the Arts Decoratifs’ temporary fashion exhibition showcases some of the most beautiful and fantastic creations of the recent past. Part I began with the year 1971, and the eagerly-awaited second installment begins in 1990 and ends only last…

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A store front with several mannequins and clothing on display.

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May 3, 2010

Walking along the streets of ÃŽle Saint-Louis you expect to find cute stores full of jewelry, trinkets, and art work, but what I was surprised to discover was a hip clothing store which is now one of my favorites! Named…

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A purple paper doll with the words paperdolls written underneath.

Paperdolls

April 30, 2010

Most people these days like options.  More and more people are perfecting multitasking as it becomes easier and easier to get distracted with new toys, electronics, trinkets, and gadgets in this highly consumer-driven world.  So wouldn’t it make sense that…

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A group of motorcycles parked in front of a store.

Kiliwatch

April 28, 2010

A playground of vintage boutiques, Paris is filled to the brim with retro-inspired shopping adventures. While one could easily pay 300 € for a 1950s evening gown or 1500 € for a vintage Chanel creation, you can still find hidden…

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Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition — Petit Palais

April 9, 2010

The Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent and the Petit Palais (City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts) are showcasing the first Yves Saint-Laurent exhibition since the fashion designer passed away. A total of 307 haute couture and prêt-à-porter designs are…

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A couple of people walking down an indoor walkway.

Galerie Vivienne

February 28, 2010

In the second arrondissement near Paris Bourse (the Paris Stock Exchange), Place de Victoire, the Banque de France and a hop, skip and a jump from Palais-Royale, is a secret hideaway of shops and an ancient passage, Galerie Vivienne, built as an indoor shopping…

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