Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen’s first Paris flagship, its largest store in the world, has opened across the street from the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The two-story boutique has been designed in the spirit of a grand French home with a double-width black marble staircase, pink and white onyx shelves and vintage furniture by designers including Giò Ponti. The 5,300-square-foot store has a basement area dedicated to eveningwear and carries exclusive items like limited-edition clutches.
— Joelle Diderich
Alexander McQueen
372 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75008
Tel.: +33-1-70-80-78-00
Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
The Pleats Please Issey Miyake store on Boulevard Saint-Germain has undergone a makeover, courtesy of Hisaaki Hirawata of Tokyo-based agency Moment Design, who has worked on a number of stores for the brand in Japan. The renovated store uses brilliant white walls with metallic accents to set off the colorful garments, with undulating surfaces replicating Miyake’s trademark pleated fabrics.
— Joelle Diderich
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Pleats Please Issey Miyake
201 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006
Tel.: +33-1-45-48-10-44
Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MKT Studio
A recent arrival on the thriving French contemporary scene, MKT Studio has opened its first store on Rue Bonaparte showcasing the label’s brand of Parisian rocker-chick cool. The boutique features an inspiration wall with images of style icons including Patti Smith, Marianne Faithfull and Jane Birkin, while the fall collection includes a collaboration with Universal Music on limited-edition T-shirts paying homage to The Ramones, Pink Floyd and David Bowie.
— Joelle Diderich
MKT Studio
55 Rue Bonaparte, 75006
Tel.: +33-9-67-22-80-28
Open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Front de Mode
Barbès-based fashion designer Sakina M’sa has opened a concept store in the Marais neighborhood that stocks her creations alongside those of 50 fellow designers chosen for their commitment to sustainability. They include Christine Phung, Léa Peckre and, starting next month, Vivienne Westwood. Besides ready-to-wear, the 2,150-square-foot space on two floors carries a selection of accessories, shoes, eyewear, beauty, leather goods and stationery. There’s also a café, library and gallery space for exhibits or DIY workshops.
— Laure Guilbault
Front de Mode
42 Rue Volta, 75003
Tel.: +33-9-80-63-16-33
Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Almare Toscana
Almare Toscana, the accessories brand founded by David-Alexandre Detilleux, has opened its first store in the Marais district. The 430-square-foot space, decorated with shutters found in an Italian flea market, sells the brand’s signature leather-and-canvas bags, inspired by Italy’s “Dolce Vita” Sixties lifestyle, alongside accessories like wallets and tie-holders.
— Joelle Diderich
Almare Toscana
75 Rue Charlot, 75003
Tel.: +33-1-83-06-14-93
Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.