Paris, Capital of Fashion. The birthplace of emblematic Maisons de Couture, it is also the setting for Fashion Weeks and the world's most sought-after trend-setting events. Parisian style is constantly imitated, never equalled, and rightly so! It's an influence that you too can be a part of!
The City of Light is bursting with creativity. From unusual spots to iconic addresses, new concepts are popping up every day on the Parisian landscape. Friperies, garage sales, flea markets, free exhibitions & workshops, shows, meetings and exclusive tours open up a whole new world of possibilities for trend-setters and those in search of fashion and shopping bargains.
Paris is a veritable playground of style! By following this guide, you'll discover pop-up stores nestled in palaces, sublime exhibitions in prestigious sales houses, ultra-hot creative workshops in the heart of department stores, visits to emblematiccouture ateliers, and many other free or low-cost surprises.
The guide will also cover the must-seefashion events on the Parisian scene, such as the major dress-vacances and vintage events, as well as the permanent "must-know" addresses!
This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Le Défilé du Printemps: attend monthly fashion shows in the heart of the department store
Printemps Haussmann invites you to the Défilé du Printemps, the monthly fashion rendez-vous where trends come to life on the catwalk at 7e Ciel. Open to all upon reservation, the event will follow a number of trendy themes, from evening wear to denim to cold weather. At last, an opportunity to attend a real show without staying at the door! [Read more]
Guide to autumn flea markets in Île-de-France, weekend of December 7-8, 2024
Brocantes and vide-greniers in the Paris suburbs ring in autumn with a friendly atmosphere and a wealth of treasures. To escape the gloom of dull weather, there's nothing like strolling between the stalls and bargain-hunting for unique items at low prices. Discover the list of flea markets taking place this weekend, December 7-8, 2024 in the Paris region. [Read more]
Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th December 2024
Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of December 7-8, 2024 in Paris! [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26, 2024 to January 26, 2025, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you to the art of thread! [Read more]
Paris Foreign Missions Christmas Market 2024: original gifts and free workshops
The MEP, Missions Etrangères de Paris, are holding their solidarity Christmas market from December 4 to 7 and December 11 to 14, 2024. You too can support the MEP missions in Thailand, India, Burma, South Korea and Madagascar with a gift that makes sense! [Read more]
Grande Braderie de la beauté: drugstore clearance specializing in natural cosmetics this weekend!
This weekend, beauty product lovers have a date with the Grande Braderie "Privé by l'Armoire à Beauté"! On the weekends of December 7 to 8 and December 21 to 22, 2024, head to the 11th arrondissement of Paris to shop over 150 natural cosmetics products, from skin care to body care to hair care, priced from just 1€! A chance to discover new brands and treat yourself to quality products at irresistible prices. [Read more]
Modeling: a giant casting session in Paris to flush out tomorrow's top models
The Claw Models is launching a giant casting session for supermodels in Paris on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Come to the modeling agency's offices to try your luck at becoming the new face of a major fashion house or the cover model of a famous fashion magazine! [Read more]
Le Carrousel Louis Vuitton Place Vendôme: a free haute couture ride in the heart of Paris
The Carrousel Louis Vuitton arrives among the jewels of Place Vendôme, ready to turn heads this holiday season. Free and open to all until January 1, 2025, this haute-couture ride takes you on an LV-designed journey on the back of fantastical animals right in the heart of Paris! [Read more]
The 100% Seconde Main Christmas Market in Eastern Paris: vintage clothing & decor, mulled wine & DJ set
The coolest Christmas market in Eastern Paris takes place at the Mercato Bolivar boutique on December 7 and 8, 2024! 100% second-hand, find vintage nuggets, eco-friendly jewelry, decorative objects, games and more. Entertainment, DJ set, workshops, treats - join the party and kick off the end-of-year festivities in style! [Read more]
"Le Salon by Sarah Andelman" at Sotheby's Paris: free exhibition in the auction house
Sarah Andelman takes the helm of the brand-new Salon Sotheby's, on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, for what promises to be a memorable first edition. A visionary with unrivalled flair, she is transforming this hybrid space between exceptional showroom and arty gallery into a trendy destination not to be missed, scattered with unique objects and punctuated by free exhibitions! [Read more]
Piou Piou fripe's Christmas Market 2024: designers, clearance sale, tattoo, piercing and DJ set
Dive into the magic of Piou Piou fripe's Mega Christmas Market on November 30 and December 1, 2024 at Boom Boom Villette! On the program? Designer market, thrift shops with nuggets at 2.5 and 10€, tattoo, nails & piercing, in the 19th arrondissement's mega food market! [Read more]
TissusLolieShop: dive into the heart of the end-of-year clearance sale!
Sponsored - TissusLolieShop launches its big end-of-year clearance sale: up to 60% off on a selection of over 10,000 fabric references. With prices starting at €2 per meter, it's the perfect opportunity for your end-of-year sewing projects. Available online or at the Bobigny store-depot (105 rue de Paris), this sale offers a wide choice of materials and colors. An opportunity to be seized quickly, as stocks are limited! [Read more]
Louis Vuitton: free exhibition of the House's design & art de vivre collections at LV Dream - extensions
Louis Vuitton opens the doors of its new free exhibition, dedicated to design and the art of living, in the continuity of Design Miami.Paris 2024. From October 16 to December 31, head to LV Dream to discover the Maison's Objets Nomades collection, as well as cult pieces from its collaboration with Estúdio Campana, through a unique scenography. [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the store - photos
From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor. [Read more]
Looking for a unique gift? Dr. Martens offers you its Boots Service Premium free of charge.
Sponsored - Has your pair seen better days? Have you just bought the latest boots for a Christmas present? Dr. Martens is offering its Boots Service Premium on November 15 and December 13 at its Paris Les Halles boutique. On the program: advice on leather care, refurbishment and personalization of your pair, free of charge! [Read more]
AIDES' "Grande Braderie de la Mode", the best way to shop in Paris at the end of the year
The AIDES Grande Braderie de la Mode is back for its 31st edition, from December 5 to 8, 2024 in Pantin. With discounts of up to 70% on famous brands, this fashion bargain combines shopping with a commitment to solidarity, in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Île-de-France region. This year, Cristina Cordula is the patron of this event, where every purchase contributes to crucial prevention and screening actions. [Read more]
DIY workshop: make your own kitsch Christmas sweater at MiniMeLand
For the festive season, we're not customizing a jacket or sneakers, but a sweater, so you can create your own ugly (or not) Christmas sweater and wear it proudly all December long! Let's go for a three-hour DIY workshop at MiniMeLand! [Read more]
Free exhibition of jewelry from the Maison de Haute-Joaillerie Vever on rue de la Paix, Paris
The Maison Joaillère Vever reveals its secrets through the free exhibition "Histoires d'imagination", from November 6, 2024 to January 8, 2025 in Paris. Discover the creative world of Henri Vever, a pioneer of Art Nouveau, through some fifty pieces of jewelry and objets d'art, on loan from friends and family of the Maison. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: Chopard Christmas wreaths, Chaumet candles, free workshops in a luxury boutique
On weekends from November 29 to December 22, 2024, Heurgon, an emblem of luxury watchmaking and jewelry since 1865, opens the doors of its Faubourg Saint-Honoré showcase for exceptional free workshops. These unique experiences invite customers and the curious to plunge into the worlds of Fred, Pomellato, Chaumet and Chopard, to personalize candles and jewel cases or even create their own Christmas wreath. All you have to do is make a reservation! [Read more]
Free exhibition by fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel
A free fashion photography exhibition in a palace? It's the must-see fashion event of the autumn! At the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, renowned photographer Ellen Von Unwerth invites you to plunge into her erotico-chic world, with daring glamour shots to be admired until December 1, 2024. [Read more]
Your summer shopping spree in Val d'Europe!
As summer draws to a close, it's time to relax, visit, sunbathe and, of course, shop! [Read more]
Dover Street Market: the trendy Marais concept store for fashion, cafés, exhibitions & concerts
Dover Street Market, Rei Kawakubo's concept store, arrives in the Marais district, transforming the former 3537 into an 1100 m2 temple of fashion and art. On the program? Shopping with brands such as Comme des Garçons, Prada and Jacquemus, a gourmet café, exhibitions and cultural and musical events! [Read more]
MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées
An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024! [Read more]
LVMH Cultural Olympiad: exhibitions at Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine
In anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH is launching its Cultural Olympiad, a series of exhibitions combining art, sport and fashion at 7 of its iconic addresses. Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine are all getting in on the Games action! [Read more]
Braderie solidaire ADM in Guyancourt, selling new at knock-down prices as well as second-hand goods (78)
In Guyancourt in the Yvelines, near the Place du Marché, you'll find a solidarity store offering new goods for three times less, as well as second-hand goods for even less. From clothes to crockery, household linen and even cellophane, you'll find it all. For 3 months, until June, a second adjacent store is also offering furniture and other large-volume items. Chairs for €5, shelves and other beds still wrapped at bargain prices, how about that? [Read more]
Saint Laurent Babylone: the Maison Saint Laurent bookshop and art gallery in Paris
Maison Saint Laurent inaugurates its own bookshop-gallery in the 7th arrondissement of Paris: Saint Laurent Babylone. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, the new hybrid cultural haunt for art and fashion lovers organizes monthly exhibitions, book signings and DJ sets, among shelves stocked with fine art books and a cutting-edge selection of magazines and vinyl. [Read more]
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: Attend a fashion show in the heart of the department store
Paris has not stolen its reputation as a fashion capital, and Galeries Lafayette wants to remind you of it! Every Friday, the Boulevard Haussmann department store invites you to attend a fashion show to keep up with the latest trends. It's show time! [Read more]
Black Friday 2024 in department stores and shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Black Friday is this Friday, November 29, 2024. A special day that launches a salvo of promotions of all kinds in department stores and shopping malls, and a real bargain in the run-up to the festive season! Over time, the day of discounts has turned into a week, and in some cases even a month! We're sharing with you the addresses taking part in the operation. [Read more]
Good shopping plan : the destockage stores in Paris
Stock clearance stores in Paris are the best way to make good deals during your shopping sessions. If you want to buy beautiful pieces of brands at a reduced price, it's here! [Read more]
The best thrift shops in Paris
Fans of second-hand and vintage clothing will tell you: when it comes to shopping, there's nothing better than thrift stores! As there are so many bargain addresses in Paris, we've assembled the crème de la crème for you. [Read more]
Retro, the coolest thrift shop in Paris' Les Halles district: fashion tips and events
Welcome to Retro: the temple of second-hand clothing in Paris's 2nd arrondissement! This 125m2 thrift store offers men, women and children trendy, quality pieces at totally affordable prices. And the best part? Its monthly events combining shopping, flash tattoos and DJ sets. [Read more]
Episode, the huge thrift shop for vintage nuggets in Paris' Les Halles district
From Paris to Amsterdam, Episode thrift stores are havens of vintage and second-hand, where each piece tells a story of style and originality. Head for the huge Parisian boutique in the Halles district, to explore decades of fashion and be seduced by timeless elegance at affordable prices! [Read more]
Les Sales Voleurs, a new thrift shop with a heist feel in Paris' 20th arrondissement
A hidden thrift shop has arrived in Paris' 20th arrondissement! This new second-hand hot spot is sure to cause a stir in the capital, with its concept of unbeatable prices and weekly price reductions! Whether you're looking for clothes, linen or accessories, you'll be in for a treat! [Read more]
The Village Popincourt : the kingdom of second hand fashion and decoration in the 11th district of Paris
Popincourt Village is the new destination for second hand and vintage in Paris! Nestled in the 11th arrondissement of the capital, the 100% eco-friendly fashion spot brings together beautiful, eco-friendly stalls where you can find ultra-stylish pieces, vintage luxury, children's items and home decor at low prices! [Read more]
La Boutique Sans Argent, the free store in Paris
La Boutique Sans Argent is the place to go for responsible shopping! Located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, this bargain den offers a wide variety of free items awaiting a second life. An eco-responsible approach, which also encourages customers to drop off donations of all kinds to fill the shelves and thus participate in this virtuous circle of solidarity, fighting against waste! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024