The Best Vintage Stores To Visit In Paris

Vintage fashion stores in Paris are a great resource for finding designer clothes at bargain prices. There are many different types of antique shops, and this article will concentrate more on luxury stores. Paris’ upscale vintage shops are called depot-vents, which usually sell designer clothes, handbags, jewelry and shoes in mint condition. Some of the shops listed below are also consignment shops, where sellers bring their goods for sale.

Pro Tips: If you’re looking for classic Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermes bags, they can be expensive, costing thousands of euros, if a popular color like black is. Sometimes rare models or samples sell for even more. If you buy an off or odd color, chances are you’ll get a better deal.

1. Gabrielle Geppert

Located in the shopping center Palais Royal, born in Germany Gabrielle Geppert, runs an elegant boutique, amassing an impressive collection of jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, small leather goods, shoes and vintage clothing. Designers include Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, and Givenchy, and all merchandise is in perfect condition. Geppert also designs his own collection of contemporary handbags, purses, wallets and T-shirts in the bold early GG pattern, which is sold in a separate boutique a few doors down from the side.

2. Didier Ludot

Didier Ludot, also located in the Palais Royal, just a few storefronts from Gabrielle Geppert, is highly regarded for its unrivaled collection of vintage couture clothing. He stocked up on rare items from the mid to late 19th century from the couture collections of Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, and Givenchy plus more avant-garde designers such as Paco Rabanne, Pierre Cardin and Courreges. Ludot is a frequent consultant for film and fashion exhibitions at museums and sometimes lends clothes for shows. In the early 2000s, Ludot launched Little Black Dress, a new collection of cocktail and evening gowns based on vintage designs which is also available. Next to the couture boutique is a shop for ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, shoes, scarves, and jewelry. During various Paris Fashion Weeks, Ludot highlights a designer in her window.

Pro Tips: Didier Ludot’s couture boutique is by appointment only, but the accessory shop is open to the public.

3. 3 Steps Catherine B

Located on a quiet street in the Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood, Les 3 Marches De Catherine B is a small boutique full of wall-to-wall designer fashion and accessories. Opened in 1994, owner Catherine has amassed such a large collection of designer works, especially from Chanel and Hermes, that she decided to open a shop to match the abundance. Considered an expert in the vintage clothing field with years of experience, his celebrity clients include Rachel Zoe, Paris Hilton and Cameron Diaz. Catherine has also collaborated with museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Modern Museum of Art in Paris, as well as other fashion institutions such as the department stores Galeries Lafayette in Paris and the Liberty of London. Look at him Instagram for his daily posts of his latest vintage finds.

Pro Tips: Catherine advises you to contact her before visiting the store if you are looking for a particular item so she can find it for you.

4. Hopscotch

Inside the almost hidden Galerie Vivienne shopping arcade, filled with luxury fashion boutiques, is Hopscotch, a more affordable option than the others mentioned in this article. (This lists prices 76 percent lower than the original retail price.) La Marelle prides itself on selling only new or worn clothes and each item goes through a rigorous 12-step cleaning process before it reaches the shelves. This well-organized shop provides mid-range to high-end ready-to-wear clothing. Designers include Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin, Valentino, Isabel Marant, Burberry, and Jil Sander and popular brands such as Maje, The Kooples, Sandro, Zadig, and Voltaire. There are also many Japanese designers and labels including Pleats Please, Issey Miyake, Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, and Kenzo.

5. Hotel Paris-Tokyo

Stefane Verdino is a successful accessories designer for more than two decades, and in 2016 she sold her brand. In 2018, she shifted her focus to clothing resale and opened the boutique Hotel Paris-Tokyo in the trendy North Marais area. When she was an accessories designer, she traveled to Tokyo 26 times for her work, hence the name of the shop.

The original store has moved to a larger venue and accommodates both men’s and women’s clothing. The trendy collection includes designers such as Comme des Garons, Chanel, Balenciaga, Marni, Gucci, Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto, Alexander McQueen and Prada.

6. Depot Luxury Sale Paris

The concept at Depot Vente Luxe Paris offers the latest fashion at lower prices. The well-stocked shop has a large selection of women’s and men’s clothing, jewelry, hats, gloves, scarves, shoes, watches, ties and small leather goods. All items sold in the shop and the website are genuine at Paris Luxury Sales Depot. The store stands by its products by guaranteeing them a lifetime on the receipt. Some of the hot sellers include Goyard tote bags, Miss Dior Promenade bags, Hermes jewelry, Chanel quilted bags, classic Chanel pearls with chains, Louis Vuitton bags, and Hermes leather belts.

7. Thank God I’m VIP

Thank God I’m VIP is a large (nearly 5,000 sq ft) store near Republique Square. The clothes rack is neatly organized by color. Owners Sylvie Chateigner and Amnaye Nhas, have worked for over 20 years and have extensive knowledge of their products. The shop features women’s and men’s clothing, jewelry, scarves and handbags. They recently launched a new shop selling children’s clothing and home accessories.

8. Paris Flea Market / Puces Saint Ouen

Puces Saint Ouen is the world’s largest flea market with more than 2,000 shops and stalls spanning over 20 hectares. Located just outside Paris and easily accessible by metro or taxi, there are tons of antique and resale shops to explore. Here’s a short list of them.

9. Au Grenier De Lucie

Brits Robert and Heidi left the UK and moved to Paris in 2009 to open their shop Au Grenier De Lucie. Specializing in luxury designer jewellery, they roam across Europe and the UK to find rare, sometimes unique items. It might be a bit overwhelming to see all their treasures in one visit, but the friendly owners have patience and won’t rush you. One of their big sellers is Christian LaCroix jewelry, which is hard to find because the designer is out of business and the jewelry is in high demand. Other brands sold are Lanvin, Schiaparelli, YSL, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, and Celine. There is also a small selection of clothes and bags.

10. Patricia Atwood

Patricia Attwood is another Brit in Paris selling more unknown European designer brands. Its eclectic selection includes vintage velvet and leather bags by Italian designers Roberto di Camerino, Krizia and Loris Azzaro. Attwood also has a mini fashion museum in its storeroom, changing exhibits once or twice a year.