Franziska Nazarenus' 7 favourite vintage shops in Paris
Franziska Nazarenus is a big vintage fan herself, she tells us and has already treated herself to a few pieces. As a fashion professional, the Parisian by choice is always on the go to find the latest gold pieces. We followed her "virtually" and asked her to take us around "her" metropolis so we wouldn't suffer the same look like "Emily in Paris".
Franziska loves her Fendi baguette, for example, which exudes 90s flair, a Dior saddle bag that looks all too iconic with the Oblique print of the John Galliano-era house which she also rocks in the picture above. And last but not least, a Louis Vuitton pochette with a multicoloured monogram pattern. The fact that secondhand reinforces the fashion cycle and that bags can also be a "good investment", as Franziska has discovered, is a good reason to go on the hunt for the next piece.
1. Lorette & Jasmin
2. Le Vestiaire du 18ème
Franziska discovered the charming boutique at the foot of the Montmartre hill during a walk around the Sacré-Coeur. "The beautifully decorated shop window shows the variety of designer treasures on offer - which meant I just had to see the inside of the shop," says Franziska.
Address: 18 Rue Damrémont, 75018 Paris / 18th arrondissement
3. Valois Vintage
Valois Vintage Paris is probably the best address for luxurious and rare vintage jewelry. It's the absolute hotspot for stylists and celebrities like Rihanna. Passionate collectors swear by the unique selection of coveted pieces by Chanel, Hermès & Co.
Address: 8 Rue des Saussaies, 75008 Paris / 8th Arrondissement
4. Opulence Luxury & Vintage
Opulence Luxury & Vintage offers a superbly curated collection of vintage luxury accessories (from handbags to jewelry). Whether you're looking for Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Dior, or Saint Laurent, the vintage store will make your fashion dreams come true. The successful vintage boutique has two stores in the metropolis!
Address: 107 Rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris / 2. Arrondissement & 3 Rue Jean du Bellay / 4. Arrondissement
5. La Mode Vintage
"Carole Bigielman, the owner & operator of La Mode Vintage, is one of the most respected personalities on the Paris vintage scene," says fashion expert Franziska Nazarenus. You can feel her passion for rare luxury goods immediately when you let her advise you.
Address: 12 Rue Rochebrune, 75011 Paris / 11th arrondissement
6. Thanx God I'm a V.I.P.
"In fact, Thanx God I'm a V.I.P. (what a cool name) is the thrift shop I visit most often," says Franziska Nazarenus, "the place is a pure source of inspiration for me - it's huge, yet very clear as everything is sorted by colour."
Address: 12 rue de Lancry 75010 Paris / 10th arrondissement
7. L'OBSCUR
L'OBSCUR is the hippest vintage shop in Paris. The concept is to offer second-hand (luxury) clothes that are trendy and at affordable prices. On top of that, you can get bubble tea while shopping.
Address: 61 Rue Quincampoix, 75004 Paris / 10th arrondissement
