The woman who made French-girl style such a thing is back at it with a new book detailing how to live a fashionable life in the City of Light. Inès de la Fressange—model, designer, best-dressed hall-of-famer—is releasing Parisian Chic City Guide in February and previewing it early, sharing some of her must-shop spots with WWD because, truly, "nothing beats having a friend in town to show you around."
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de la Fressange arriving at Chanel's spring 2016 show in Paris
If you're planning a trip to Paris any time soon, it's worth jotting down her recs. Herewith, her three top shopping destinations.
Apriati
De la Fressange said she first discovered the brand in Greece and now frequents one of their Paris locations. "It's the opposite of bling. I am a collector, especially of their bracelets. But since I have only two arms, I'll have to stop at some point. The clasps are very pretty. I have this gold whistle too. It actually works."
310, Rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Tel.: +33-1- 42-60-10-10
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The "French hipster" zone is a good spot for unearthing presents for guys and children; she specifically name-checks Howlin sweaters, Church's shoes, and the shop FrenchTrotters.
2, rue de Marseille, 75010 Tel.: +33-1-42-02-26-08
Stouls
"I was very proud, I was meeting with a fashion editor and before saying hello, she said 'Where are these pants from?' She didn't know Stouls," she said, detailing suede bell-bottom pants that, per her advice, you can put in the washing machine. "Rumor has it Karl Lagerfeld also shops there."
30, Rue du Mont-Thabor, 75001 Tel.: +33-1-42-60-29-97
Wearing a shirt and pants from her own label to a couture show.
Along with being a brand ambassador for Roger Vivier and designing her own range, the former Chanel muse oversees an ongoing collaboration with Uniqlo (preview the spring '16 range here). With all that style cred, her shopping advice is definitely worth taking.
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