I was pleasantly surprised last week when I received an email from Canadian coat designer Mackage, announcing they had just opened a new boutique in Paris. Located just around the corner from my favorite Canadian-born M0851, I could not help myself but go check out this latest addition to the chic Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood.
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First it was Christian Louboutin, and now it is Marni, an Italian luxury brand, who has gone on to design macaroon boxes for the renowned French pâtisserie Ladurée. Consuelo Castiglioni, owner of Marni, designed these fashion statement boxes and ensured she incorporated the brand’s signature elements: polka dots and a gold flower.
Available as of December [...]

Do you ever imagine yourself in that beautiful dress you saw in a magazine or hanging in a storefront window? Well, I did. After a three-week dress-shopping blitz, which included marathon-like walking, countless boutiques and several let-downs, I found my ultimate dress. If you do not want to find yourself in a similar situation, here [...]

I have always been drawn to colorful patterns and as I walked by Sof’kipeut’s window display one afternoon, I knew right then that I had discovered a fun and, well, girly boutique. As one can see, Sof’kipeut prides itself on the use of colorful materials and patterns, as well as the mixing-and-matching of these to [...]

Having the ability to change your purse on a daily basis is a dream for some and a reality for others. “Un jour, un sac” is a great concept I’ve come across in Paris. As the name suggests, you create and personalize your own purse. Select your bag, which range from small to large, as [...]