Florence’s adventures in Paris

It has been one year that BDA (Bastien De Almedia) has been sharing with us his findings from across the pond, choosing each piece separately and never buying in bulk. But why travel all that way for these little marvels? According to this impeccably vintage dandy, when it comes to vintage clothing, the West Coast of the US is much better stocked, more crazy and more daring.

Bastien is passionate about the 40s and 50s and is really inspired by Marylin Monroe, Joan Crawford and all the glamour of Hollywood which can be seen in these fashion and beauty icons.

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Returning from my world tour on the lookout for the best places to shop, having explored many cities and walked miles every day, there is only one thing that I want to do: to relax and pamper myself… I have chosen to continue my Japanese experience, having loved Tokyo, by letting all my stress disappear with soft movements of expert hands, all done to Japanese music which helps prolong the trip in my head.

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So, the way to sum up this little shop is, according to Magali and Valerie, the two managers “an extension of our own wardrobe!” and for me this is a wardrobe that many trendy women would dream of having, me included! That is why I have done a good little bit of shopping in this place.

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On the « rue de la Villette » in the 19th arrondissement, there is a real neighbourhood feeling. And all you need to do is follow your nose to this amazing restaurant. It is one of a kind as it is the first Parisian restaurant which welcomes both parents and children, making everyone feel at home.

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For several years I have been asked the same questions when I get my purse out: “Where is you buy that?”, “Who is it by?” and then “It’s gorgeous!”, “I loooooove it!”, “Oh it’s so cute!” Friends, old colleagues, shop assistants, family, randoms, everyone is fascinated!

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I met Clarisse, founder and designer of the brand Pauline Pin and who created her first piece, a bag, in 2006. This is why I love the 3rd arrondissement, la rue Charlot, la rue de Bretagne, as I can discover all the marvelous little things she sells there!

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At the same time last year, I went down the roads of Montmartre to Pigalle, there I poured over Aeschne’s shop window.
One year later, in serial shopper mode, I finally found this shop again! No matter what anyone else says, here the clothes take on a meaning that is often forgotten: the key factors are quality of the material, originality and unique pieces!

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I wasn’t sure if I should share one of my favourite shoe shops with you all, but then I thought I shouldn’t worry, it is quite rare that people have size 2 feet like me…and yes every time I go here I find a little pair of shoes for my little feet.

Their designer stock includes the likes of Sergio Rossi, D& G, See by Chloé, Marc Read more

What originality these artists must have to transform some old rags in to pieces of contemporary art! Here, vintage clothing is redesigned, recycled and created into some really unique pieces! What really attracted me to the concept is that, as the designer, Maroussia, told me, the clothes which are created really have their own story to tell; the clothes each have their own unique potential and can take years from the moment of conception, to the prototype, until it is ready to be sold.*

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Paris; Beautiful Paris, Romantic Paris, Crazy Paris, Sad Paris, Happy Paris, Paris Je t’aime! Paris and my Parisians, I’m back !