Fashion shopping guide

Chatou Fair 2026: The Ultimate Gathering of Antique Dealers and Flea Market Vendors in the 78 - Dates Announced

The Chatou Fair makes its return from March 13 to 22, 2026, on the Île des Impressionnistes (78). A must-visit event for antique enthusiasts and art gallery lovers, it’s the place to browse through a curated selection of vintage furniture, haute couture accessories, jewelry, vintage toys, and other charming collectibles from days gone by. With 300 exhibitors from across France, it’s a treasure trove for anyone looking to discover unique pieces and timeless objects.

Good deal: the year's first vintage treasure sale by the kilo at Emmaüs Alternatives in Paris

The eco-friendly shopping event is making a return to Paris with a fresh edition of the Emmaüs Alternatives sale by weight, taking place on Friday, January 9th, and Saturday, January 10th, 2026. Head over to the Halle des Blancs Manteaux to discover clothing and accessories for the whole family!

Great shopping deal: the Giant Free Troc Party — a celebration of swapping everything in Paris, January 2026

The Giant Free Swap Party is making a grand comeback this Saturday, January 31, 2026! Head to the Académie du Climat in the Marais for two sessions of free shopping, where you can exchange your old belongings for treasures from fellow participants. By the end of the event, you'll be leaving with a bag full of second-hand clothes, books, and decor — all without spending a single euro!

Piou Piou Market: The return of the big vintage and second-hand clothing sale, with items ranging from €2 to €10

The Piou Piou Flea Market is hitting the Haut-Marais in Paris from January 10th to 11th, 2026, bringing a flood of vintage style at wallet-friendly prices. Prepare to discover one-of-a-kind treasures that will turn heads. Say yes to your fashion favorites—without breaking the bank!

Good deal: The Cinema Library at the Panthéon is giving away over 300 free magazines this Saturday

The Cinema Library at the Panthéon is unveiling its shelves to distribute over 300 free film magazines, perfect for browsing, collecting, or slipping under the Christmas tree. On Saturday, December 20, 2025, don’t miss out on this must-visit event for all movie enthusiasts!

Huge Clearance Before Closure of a Thrift Store in Paris: Vintage Styles at 50% Off and Second-Hand Finds at Rock-Bottom Prices

Last Chance to Hunt for Treasure in the 14th Arrondissement of Paris: The Community Thrift Store Les Secondes Mains Sets Closing Date for December 27, 2025. Before they close their doors for good, they’re hosting a massive clearance sale with incredible discounts on vintage finds and secondhand fashion. The perfect opportunity to shop sustainably and save big!

Closure of Le Point du Jour bookstore in Paris: a big book sale before the holidays

Browse, rummage, and take away. Le Point du Jour bookstore, an institution in the 5th arrondissement just a stone's throw from the Panthéon and the Jardin du Luxembourg, is closing its doors after 42 years of books and encounters. On December 12, 13, and 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., it's the Grande Braderie: everything must go, from novels to comic books, so you can find your favorites and future literary gems at low prices!

Black Friday 2025 in department stores and shopping centers in Paris and Île-de-France

Black Friday is this Friday, November 28, 2025. This special day kicks off a barrage of promotions of all kinds in department stores and shopping centers, and is a real bargain as the holiday season approaches! Over time, the day of discounts has turned into a week and, in some cases, even a month! Here are the addresses participating in the event.

Christmas 2025: free workshops in a luxury boutique on Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris

On weekends from December 6 to 21, 2025, Heurgon, an emblem of luxury watchmaking and jewelry since 1865, opens the doors of its Faubourg Saint-Honoré boutique for exceptional free workshops. These unique experiences invite customers and curious visitors to immerse themselves in the worlds of Pasquale Bruni, Fred, and Messika, where they can compose a bouquet, personalize a jewelry box, or even take part in a photo shoot. All you have to do is make a reservation!

AIDES' La Grande Braderie de la Mode, the best place for socially conscious shopping, is back for Christmas 2025.

AIDES' La Grande Braderie de la Mode is back for its 54th edition, from December 4 to 7, 2025, at the Magasins Généraux in Pantin (93). With discounts of up to 70% on famous brands, this fashion bargain combines shopping with social commitment in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Île-de-France region. And this year, Alexandre Mattiussi (AMI Paris) is the patron of the sale!

The annual clearance sale of fabrics and leathers from luxury brands returns to Paris.

The Grande Braderie Nona Source 2025 returns from December 2 to 6, 2025, with an edition that is more open and irresistible than ever! Students, young designers and, for the first time, the general public will be able to find exceptional textiles from dormant luxury stocks. An unmissable event for getting your hands on premium materials at bargain prices.

All's Fair: pick up free clothing inspired by the series at a pop-up store this Friday

On November 7, 2025, the pop-up store for All's Fair, the new series by Ryan Murphy starring Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close, will open in Paris, with an upcycled collection of wedding dresses available to visitors for an entire afternoon.

The world and fashion according to Paul Poiret: the free exhibition at Christie's Paris

Christie's Paris celebrates the visionary genius of Paul Poiret with the free exhibition "The World and Fashion According to Paul Poiret," presented from November 13 to 18, 2025. Through fashion illustrations, original plates, and rare objects, the couturier's universe is revealed seamlessly, but with all the brilliance of his style. A flamboyant tribute to Art Deco, where color, culture, and elegance are drawn in the ink of his era.

Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque's 2025 Christmas Sale: buy your gifts and save children's lives.

This year, we're wrapping up solidarity under the tree! The Espace Champerret (Paris 17th arrondissement) is transforming into a "Christmas market" for a good cause, with the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque charity sale, where 100% of sales go to help children with heart disease.

En Plein Cœur: Guerlain's free exhibition celebrating 100 years of Shalimar

For its 100th anniversary, Shalimar is inspiring the exhibition En Plein Cœur, a century of unfiltered love, from October 22 to November 16, 2025, at the Maison Guerlain. Spanning three floors, more than thirty artists—including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, David Hockney, and Niki de Saint Phalle—explore love in all its forms, through major works and a sensory olfactory journey.

Vinokilo: a new sale of vintage and second-hand clothes by the kilo in Paris!

Are you a fan of second-hand fashion? Then don't miss the big vintage clothing sale by the kilo this Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the HQ in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. What's on the program? A carefully curated selection of quality vintage pieces at unbeatable prices. Reserve your spot.

Saint Laurent x Charlotte Perriand: the design exhibition at the Patrick Seguin gallery - our photos

When Saint Laurent meets the spirit of Charlotte Perriand, design becomes a manifesto of elegance and freedom. From October 23 to November 22, 2025, the Galerie Patrick Seguin (Paris 11th arrondissement) presents, under the direction of Anthony Vaccarello, a free exhibition where modernist rigor meets the sensuality of materials. Four cult pieces reinvent the perfect balance between art, function, and desire.

Art Basel Paris 2025: 30 Blizzards, the free performance by Helen Marten and Miumiu at the Palais d'Iéna

Art Basel Paris 2025's "hors les murs" program takes us to the Palais d'Iéna, home to an original project presented by the Miu Miu brand. Join us from October 22 to 26, 2025 to discover this free hybrid installation in one of the capital's most remarkable buildings.

Rock'n' Drôle: Antoine de Caunes' free exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche - last days

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche goes rockin' back to school with Rock'n'Drôle, a free, offbeat exhibition by Antoine de Caunes. From August 30 to October 19, 2025, riffs, fashion, curiosities and installations electrify this Parisian shopping mecca on the Left Bank. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of the legends?

Unusual: An exhibition - sale of Playmobil in all shapes and sizes in Alfortville (94)

The town of Alfortville will be transformed into a playground for Playmobil fans with an exhibition-sale full of surprises on Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2, 2025. Figurines from private collections, 100% winning envelopes and Playmobil of all kinds at low prices await you for a fun, creative and free weekend in Val-de-Marne (94)!