Trendy Paris shopping guides

In Paris: Made by Hand, Bijkerk divulges the contents of her little black book, focusing in over 50 shops that exemplify the Paris fait main aesthetic by offering truly one of a kind items produced or restored entirely by hand. The most unique clothing, jewelry, handbags, ceramics, home furnishings, and decorative objects in Paris are waiting around the corner–and with this book, you’ll know exactly what corners to turn.

Paris: Made By Hand
Text and photographs by Pia Jane Bijkerk

Pia Jane Bijkerk is the ideal guide to shopping in Paris–herself a stylist and a true insider, she delights in sharing the little known stores from which she sources items for her own fashionable clients.

In Paris: Made by Hand, Bijkerk divulges the contents of her little black book, focusing in over 50 shops that exemplify the Paris fait main aesthetic by offering truly one of a kind items produced or restored entirely by hand. The most unique clothing, jewelry, handbags, ceramics, home furnishings, and decorative objects in Paris are waiting around the corner–and with this book, you’ll know exactly what corners to turn.
Paperback, $18.95
The Flea Markets of France
By Sandy Price with photographs by Emily Laxer

Conversational and comprehensive, The Flea Markets of France is an essential guide for seasoned flea-market shoppers and neophytes alike. Peppered with amusing, informative anecdotes from the author’s own experiences, it profiles thirty of the best flea markets across France–including those in Paris–with information about each market’s specialties, less extensive listings of other nearby markets that are also worth a visit, and convenient dining options. It includes useful French phrases, instructions for efficient bargaining, and strategies for transporting your treasure home.
Paperback, $18.95
The Best Vintage, Antique, and Collectible Shops in Paris
By Edith Pauly with photographs by Sandrine Alouf

Armed with this list of Paris addresses, rummagers of every stripe will be equipped with what they need to search for unknown, unexpected surprises both large and small. Vivid color photography throughout the book augments the author’s charming descriptions of the city’s most unique, best stocked, and least known collectible shops. Find out where you might catch a glimpse of Karl Lagerfeld or Philippe Starck, as well as where to find vintage Vuitton luggage, gorgeous Bavarian tea services, and a host of other beautiful, quirky, and historical items.
Paperback, $18.95

June 1, 2009   Posted in: France