Fashion shopping guide - activities

IKEA+ the free event bringing together design, fashion, exhibitions, DJ sets and food, near Bastille

IKEA+ is coming to Paris from February 29 to March 3, 2024, right in the middle of Paris Fashion Week! The exhibition event will feature a variety of free events focusing on design, music, fashion, photography and food, all just a stone's throw from the Bastille. The full program and tickets will be available from February 14, 2024.

The Comédie Française is selling its old costumes this Thursday in Paris!

The Comédie-Française is offering a rare opportunity to theater and fashion history enthusiasts: a weekly sale of costumes from its reserves. Every Thursday, from January 18, 2024 until the end of April (depending on stock levels), the prestigious institution unveils in its boutique exceptional pieces worn on stage by the Troupe's artists. You too can fall for these second-hand treasures, steeped in the history of French theater!

Saint Laurent Babylone: the Maison Saint Laurent bookshop and art gallery in Paris

Maison Saint Laurent inaugurates its own bookshop-gallery in the 7th arrondissement of Paris: Saint Laurent Babylone. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, the new hybrid cultural haunt for art and fashion lovers organizes monthly exhibitions, book signings and DJ sets, among shelves stocked with fine art books and a cutting-edge selection of magazines and vinyl.

A pop-up of second-hand furniture, retro tableware and vintage decor this weekend in Paris

Second-hand furniture, retro crockery, linens and vintage decor are on display at Floréal Belleville this Saturday, February 24, 2024. This weekend, head to the bar-restaurant-cultural spot in Paris's 20th arrondissement to pick up some nuggets at the Demain_Design pop-up store.

Dress sale at Centquatre Paris: clothes, books and home decor in the 19th arrondissement's artistic haven

Le Centquatre Paris invites you to the new edition of its vide-dressing, on the weekend of February 17-18, 2024. Head for the artistic spot in the capital's 19th arrondissement to discover a fine selection of clothes, accessories and lifestyle items at mini prices, for the whole family!

Fashion Week: free viewing of tableaux vivants & couture at a prestigious Paris venue

To coincide with Paris Fashion Week, the Maison de l'Amérique Latine is set to host a free sensory experience, blurring the boundaries between art and fashion. On Saturday, March 2, 2024, head for the prestigious Saint-Germain-des-Prés institution to discover the world of Lina Khei, the artist who transforms haute couture into living tableaux.

Samaritaine Paris-Venice: cooking workshops, calligraphy, Venetian masks and Italian lessons

Venice comes to Paris, to the heart of La Samaritaine, with Italian art, gastronomy and lifestyle in its wake. As part of the department store's new theme, "Samaritaine Paris-Venice", take part in a variety of events celebrating transalpine culture in the City of Light. Between calligraphy workshops, Venetian mask customization, culinary workshops and Italian language courses, the hardest part will be choosing!

Paris's largest ephemeral Vintage thrift store returns February 16-18 at Bastille!

The world's largest traveling Vintage thrift store returns to Paris, from February 16 to 18 at the Bastille Design Center, with over 8,000 vintage & second-hand clothes on display over 600 m². Book your privileged shopping slot for free!

A free fashion exhibition at a unique art gallery in Paris

Fashion designer Jérôme Blin unveils his creations at 59 Rivoli in Paris, from March 4 to 18, 2024. Five pieces worn during a fashion show on the Île Saint-Louis will be presented at the heart of a free fashion exhibition, including a hologram of Marguerite de Provence, Queen of France.

Chinese New Year - Lunar: free dragon dance and calligraphy workshop at la Samaritaine

The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, takes over La Samaritaine on Saturday February 10, 2024. Let yourself be carried away by the traditional dragon dance that will parade in front of and through the floors of the department store, and discover the art of calligraphy during free workshops with calligrapher Jianfei. Come and enjoy this unique day with family and friends under the sign of the Dragon!

A giant pop-up of thrift shops and vintage clothes, where everything is €5, sets up in Paris!

A giant pop-up of thrift and vintage clothing, where everything is €5, is setting up in Paris until February 4, 2024. In the heart of the Châtelet les Halles district, head to this 300m2 ephemeral spot to unearth eco-friendly pieces, fashionable brands and vintage items until 10pm! A shopping bargain not to be missed!

The International African Market: designers, gastronomy, dance initiation workshop & concert!

The Marché International Africain returns to La Cité Fertile on January 27 and 28, 2024. With over 50 designer and food stalls, this not-to-be-missed annual event promises a concentrate of African vibes, exotic flavors and cultural discoveries. Quizzes, conferences, dance and hairdressing workshops, concerts, fashion, well-being... come and get your dose of good humor in the northern Parisian third-place!

Iconic Avedon, the free photo exhibition of the famous fashion photographer at Galerie Gagosian

Galerie Gagosian honors Richard Avedon's centenary with the free retrospective exhibition "Iconic Avedon", on view until March 2, 2024. Enter the life and work of the famous photographer, known as the "icon-maker", made famous for his innovative vision and remarkable shots of fashion, culture and society.

Fashion Week: free exhibition of a famous muse's haute couture wardrobe at Hôtel Drouot

The auction of the haute-couture wardrobe and extravagant jewelry of Irina Volkonskii-Rasquinet, designer and muse emeritus of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, transforms Hôtel Drouot into a veritable temple of fashion. Don't miss the free exhibition of pieces on January 24 and 25, 2024, at the height of Paris Fashion Week!

Olympic Games 2024: free sporting events in some of the region's shopping centers

This year, everyone is gearing up for the sporting event that is sure to mark this decade in Paris: the Olympic and Paralympic Games promise great spectacle, wild sporting performances, millions of tourists in the capital and, above all, lots and lots of sport. That's why some Westfield shopping centers in the Paris region are going into "Olympic Games" mode, with free programming throughout January.

Unusual: The Socialite Family's free, immersive decorating exhibition in a private mansion

From January 17 to 21, 2024, La Scopa, The Socialite Family's free immersive exhibition, transforms a mansion in the 7th arrondissement into a sanctuary dedicated to decoration and mystery. Discover a subtle interplay between the ancient and the modern, where the deco brand's creations mingle with treasures from the Puces de Saint-Ouen, in an authentic setting with a singular aura ...

Free exhibition of La Tour d'Argent tableware at Artcurial auction house

Artcurial is organizing a free exhibition of Tableware from La Tour d'Argent, as a prelude to their auction, until January 17, 2024. This exclusive immersion, the fruit of a collaboration with the Quai de la Tournelle institution, unveils over 320 lots, from furniture to decorative objects, bearing witness to the legendary history of the iconic Parisian restaurant.

Aux Beaux Carrés, Daniel Buren's free, monumental and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché

For its latest carte blanche, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche welcomes Daniel Buren's free exhibition "Aux Beaux Carrés : travaux in situ". The installation, conceived in 2 acts from January 9 to February 18, 2024, then from June 29 to August 15, 2024, transcends the space of the department store to offer new luminous and colorful perspectives to visitors.

Last day of the Monoprix x Prisunic pop-up store!

This winter, Monoprix is once again bringing Prisunic's cult designs back to life! From December 8 to 17, head to the Marais district to discover the Monoprix x Prisunic pop-up store, combining cult pieces and original Seventies creations by renowned artists. It's a chance to experience "design within everyone's reach", and to give your home a makeover!

Astre, the techno-couture work to be discovered in the Saint Eustache Church for Christmas 2023

Saint Eustache Church welcomes a free work of light for the festive season! From December 14, 2023 to January 30, 2024, "Astre", created by fashion designer Clara Daguin, will illuminate the venue with modernized traditional icons, illustrating her contemporary vision of Christmas and the nativity. A unique visual experience invoking hope and hospitality in the heart of the capital!