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15 D1
Catherine Arigoni couture collectibles
14 rue Beaune, 7ème • 01 42 60 50 99
Open 2:30-7:30 Tue-Sat, by appt Mon
Former antiques dealer Arigoni is serious about vintage
clothing, and couture riches abound in her wardrobe-
sized shop. Try a 1960s Pierre Balmain evening dress
of silk, satin and pearls, a 1930s beaded purse or
1940s black Chanel pumps in mint condition. Beware:
opulent items command corresponding prices.
15 D2
Jean-Baptiste Rautureau flashy shoes
24 rue de Grenelle, 7ème • 01 45 49 95 83
Open 10-1, 2-7 Mon-Fri, 10-7:30 Sat
Men's shoes are anything but tedious in the hands of Rautureau, a
member of the clan that designs ever-trendy Free Lance shoes (see p76) .
This is footwear for guys who want to make a statement - usually a
loud one. Shoes come in everything from python-print and suede to
red-and-white stripes and gold, but if snakeskin mules are not for you,
you can also pick up some loafers with a little less attitude.
15 A1
Thomas Boog shell-shocked
52 rue de Bourgogne, 7ème • 01 43 17 30 03
www.thomasboog.com Open 2-7 Mon, 11-7 Tue-Fri
Former shoe designer Thomas Boog is wild about
shells, and it shows. He began by adorning candle-
sticks with them, but now he's moved on to bigger
things: screens, mirror frames and chandeliers, as well
as chairs made from driftwood. What's more, there's
no hint of seaside kitsch in any of his creations.
The Best of the Galéries
The city's covered arcades were built in the 19th
century as places for elegant ladies to promenade
protected from the elements. These days, several
are still attractive shopping havens. Stroll through
the Galérie Vivienne (Map 10 F3), with its vaulted
glass roof and mosaic floor, and shop for fashion
at Jean-Paul Gaultier and Nathalie Garçon, or for
artificial silk flowers at Emilio Robba. Nearby, the
Galérie Véro-Dodat (Map 10 F4) houses art galleries,
antiques dealers, Italian leatherware at Il Bisonte,
and the purple headquarters of couture make-up
queen by Terry (see p60) . Farther north, the Passage
du Grand Cerf (Map 10 H3) is a hotbed of creativity
boasting everything from hat- and jewellery-makers
to ceramic artists and furniture designers.
 
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