Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Sept/Oct 2016 / Fashion Issue | Page 35

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written by Anna DiBlosi l photo Luciano Mortula

From long-established designer labels to up and coming
European trends, Paris is the heart of the international
fashion industry making it a go-to destination for models,
fashion bloggers, and window shoppers alike. Boutiques
and department stores are bountiful in every Parisian
neighborhood making the city worthy for people on
all budgets. Shop for designer duds at French fashion
powerhouses such as Louis Vuitton and Dior or explore
Paris’s vintage shopping scene and flea markets to stumble
upon unexpected treasures to rev up your next season
wardrobe.
After a day of splurging on must-have items, take a seat at a cafe,
have a croissant, and people watch for all kinds of style
inspiration from local trendsetters. In the city that gave us
Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent, spectating resident
fashionistas is just as important as stopping to view the
Mona Lisa or the Eiffel Tower during your sophisticated
hiatus. If people watching doesn’t satisfy your need for a
fashion fix, visit the city during Paris Fashion Week held
the first week of October for fall or first week of March for
spring to see fresh looks from seasonal designer ready-towear and haute couture collections.

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