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North & East

4 F2

Spree eclectic concept store
16 rue la Vieuville, 18ème • 01 42 23 41 40
Open 11-7:30 Tue-Sat, Mon 2-7:30
When you first walk past Spree's window, it's hard to
work out whether this is a retro furniture store, modern
art gallery or cutting-edge fashion haven. The interior is
punctuated with original Charles Eames and George
Nelson chairs, and hung with Calder-like mobiles and
1960s Murano disc chandeliers, all of which can be
bought. The warehouse-like space at the back of the
store is devoted to fashion and boasts an excellent
selection of international designers, including Comme
des Garçons, Eley Kishimoto, Vanessa Bruno and
Isabel Marant. Accessories scattered around the store
include retro-style bags by Aurélie Mathigot, rings
(designed to look as if they pierce your finger) by
Pièces à Conviction and surreal silver jewellery by hip
French label Lyie van Rycke. Spree is also the only
place in Paris to find handmade ballerina shoes by
E Porselli, otherwise available only in Italy.

18 F2

Shine cutting-edge style
30 rue de Charonne, 11ème • 01 48 05 80 10
Open 11-7:30 Mon-Sat
This trendy store (for women and men) stocks clothes
from young designers mixed in with a sprinkling of
urban sportswear and big-name labels, as well as
unusual accessories. Highlights include Cacharel, See
by Chloé and UK label Preen, and the delicate
handknits of Macedonian designer Lidiya Georgieva.

11 D4

Nuits de Satin antique glamour
9 rue Oberkampf, 11ème • 01 43 57 65 05
www.nuitsdesatin.com Open 12:30-7:30 Mon-Sat
An essential stop for anyone on the look-out for
second-hand silk and satin lingerie. Choose from
early 1900s corsets, pointy 1930s satin brassieres
and sassy 50s swimsuits and suspenders. There's a
good selection of groovy retro designer threads, too.
No wonder this boutique is a favourite of stylists.