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16 E3
Marie Mercié
eccentric hatters
23 rue St-Sulpice, 6ème • 01 43 26 45 83
Open 11-7 Mon-Sat
Beautifully finished, handmade hats are the
raison
d'être
of this boutique. Celebrities including Catherine
Deneuve are among the fans of Marie's stylish head-
gear, which ranges from flamboyant wedding hats and
cute felt cloches to skullcaps sprouting branches.
Bespoke hats can be ordered (allow up to one month).
16 E2
Onward
avant-garde trends
147 boulevard St-Germain, 6ème • 01 55 42 77 55
Open 11-7 Mon & Sat, 10:30-7 Tue-Fri
This Left-Bank institution has a reputation for show-
casing experimental fashion. Clothing by maverick
designers such as Bernhard Willhelm and quirky Dutch
duo Viktor & Rolf are featured here as well as acces-
sories that make bold fashion statements, such as
teaspoon necklaces and jewelled handcuffs.
16 E3
Jamin Puech
cheeky handbags
43 rue Madame, 6ème • 01 45 48 14 85
www.jaminpuech.com Open 11-7 Mon-Fri, noon-7 Sat
Do you crave a bag with beads, shells, embroidery,
leather fringing or crocheted raffia? Designers Benoit
Jamin and Isabelle Puech have that certain something
to slip on to your wrist. This dramatic boutique
(created by theatre designer Elisabeth Leriche)
displays hundreds of their equally theatrical bags.
16 E2
Loft Design by
comfortable chic
56 rue de Rennes, 6ème • 01 45 44 88 99
www.loft-design-by.com Open 11-7 Mon-Sat
With its wood floors, barely there shelves and brick
walls, Loft looks more like its namesake than a clothes
shop. In keeping with the minimalist surroundings,
designer Patrick Frèche specializes in tasteful urban
basics for men and women in grey, black and white,
with the occasional splash of seasonal colour.
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