Paris, Capital of Fashion. The birthplace of emblematic Maisons de Couture, it is also the setting for Fashion Weeks and the world's most sought-after trend-setting events. Parisian style is constantly imitated, never equalled, and rightly so! It's an influence that you too can be a part of!
The City of Light is bursting with creativity. From unusual spots to iconic addresses, new concepts are popping up every day on the Parisian landscape. Friperies, garage sales, flea markets, free exhibitions & workshops, shows, meetings and exclusive tours open up a whole new world of possibilities for trend-setters and those in search of fashion and shopping bargains.
Paris is a veritable playground of style! By following this guide, you'll discover pop-up stores nestled in palaces, sublime exhibitions in prestigious sales houses, ultra-hot creative workshops in the heart of department stores, visits to emblematiccouture ateliers, and many other free or low-cost surprises.
The guide will also cover the must-seefashion events on the Parisian scene, such as the major dress-vacances and vintage events, as well as the permanent "must-know" addresses!
This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Guide to autumn flea markets in the Paris Region, weekend of November 2 to 3, 2024
Brocantes and vide-greniers in the Paris suburbs ring in autumn with a friendly atmosphere and a wealth of treasures. To escape the gloom of dull weather, there's nothing like strolling between the stalls and hunting for unique objects at affordable prices. Discover the list of flea markets for the weekend of November 2-3, 2024 in the Paris region. [Read more]
Flea markets and garage sales in Paris for the extended weekend of November 1-3, 2024
Are you looking forward to flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the long weekend of November 1-3, 2024 in Paris! [Read more]
Braderie Piou Piou fripe: vintage and second-hand clothes from €2 in Paris!
The Braderie Piou Piou takes place November 2 or 3, 2024, not far from the Opéra Bastille, with an avalanche of vintage style at mini prices, and finds to make you green with envy. Say yes to your fashion favorites, but without blowing your budget! [Read more]
La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas windows: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the department store
From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor. [Read more]
Free exhibition by fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel
A free fashion photography exhibition in a palace? It's the must-see fashion event of the autumn! At the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, renowned photographer Ellen Von Unwerth invites you to plunge into her erotico-chic world, with daring glamour shots to be admired until December 1, 2024. [Read more]
Le Défilé du Printemps: attend monthly fashion shows in the heart of the department store
Printemps Haussmann invites you to the Défilé du Printemps, the monthly fashion rendez-vous where trends come to life on the catwalk at 7e Ciel. Open to all upon reservation, the event will follow a number of trendy themes, from evening wear to denim to cold weather. At last, an opportunity to attend a real show without staying at the door! [Read more]
Giant Free Troc Party 2024: the autumn shopping extravaganza in Paris!
The Giant Free Troc Party is back on Saturday, November 2, 2024! Head to the Académie du Climat, in the Marais district, for two free shopping sessions, where you can swap your old stuff for that of other barterers. In the end, you'll leave with your arms full of second-hand clothes, books and home decor without having paid a penny! So don't forget to register for the event from Tuesday, October 29 at 12 noon! [Read more]
The Salon du Vintage 2024 100% fashion edition at the former Pierre Cardin Museum in Paris
Retro, chic and ecological, the Salon du Vintage returns to Paris from November 23 to 24, 2024! Right in the heart of the Marais, in the former Pierre Cardin Museum, the shopping event will be setting up its luxury and second-hand racks, for a new 100% fashion edition. Reservations are now open! [Read more]
Black Friday 2024: the date of this new edition, for good shopping deals in Paris
Black Friday takes place on Friday, November 29, 2024 in the United States, but also in France! For one day, just after Thanksgiving, thousands of special offers await you on the web and in dozens of Parisian stores. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Your summer shopping spree in Val d'Europe!
As summer draws to a close, it's time to relax, visit, sunbathe and, of course, shop! [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26 to January 5, 2024, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you, too, to the art of thread! [Read more]
Dover Street Market: the trendy Marais concept store for fashion, cafés, exhibitions & concerts
Dover Street Market, Rei Kawakubo's concept store, arrives in the Marais district, transforming the former 3537 into an 1100 m2 temple of fashion and art. On the program? Shopping with brands such as Comme des Garçons, Prada and Jacquemus, a gourmet café, exhibitions and cultural and musical events! [Read more]
MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées
An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024! [Read more]
LVMH Cultural Olympiad: exhibitions at Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine
In anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH is launching its Cultural Olympiad, a series of exhibitions combining art, sport and fashion at 7 of its iconic addresses. Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine are all getting in on the Games action! [Read more]
Braderie solidaire ADM in Guyancourt, selling new at knock-down prices as well as second-hand goods (78)
In Guyancourt in the Yvelines, near the Place du Marché, you'll find a solidarity store offering new goods for three times less, as well as second-hand goods for even less. From clothes to crockery, household linen and even cellophane, you'll find it all. For 3 months, until June, a second adjacent store is also offering furniture and other large-volume items. Chairs for €5, shelves and other beds still wrapped at bargain prices, how about that? [Read more]
Le Passage du Havre collects your clothes in exchange for gift cards to spend in the center
Le Passage du Havre and The Second Life are opening a kiosk dedicated to collecting your unloved clothes, on March 16, June 12 and 15, September 18 and 21 and November 13 and 16, 2024. Have your pieces appraised and in return receive a gift card to spend in one of the 40 boutiques in the shopping aisle. Ready for some eco-responsible shopping? [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: Attend a fashion show in the heart of the department store
Paris has not stolen its reputation as a fashion capital, and Galeries Lafayette wants to remind you of it! Every Friday, the Boulevard Haussmann department store invites you to attend a fashion show to keep up with the latest trends. It's show time! [Read more]
Good shopping plan : the destockage stores in Paris
Stock clearance stores in Paris are the best way to make good deals during your shopping sessions. If you want to buy beautiful pieces of brands at a reduced price, it's here! [Read more]
The best thrift shops in Paris
Fans of second-hand and vintage clothing will tell you: when it comes to shopping, there's nothing better than thrift stores! As there are so many bargain addresses in Paris, we've assembled the crème de la crème for you. [Read more]
Retro, the coolest thrift shop in Paris' Les Halles district: fashion tips and events
Welcome to Retro: the temple of second-hand clothing in Paris's 2nd arrondissement! This 125m2 thrift store offers men, women and children trendy, quality pieces at totally affordable prices. And the best part? Its monthly events combining shopping, flash tattoos and DJ sets. [Read more]
Episode, the huge thrift shop for vintage nuggets in Paris' Les Halles district
From Paris to Amsterdam, Episode thrift stores are havens of vintage and second-hand, where each piece tells a story of style and originality. Head for the huge Parisian boutique in the Halles district, to explore decades of fashion and be seduced by timeless elegance at affordable prices! [Read more]
Les Sales Voleurs, a new thrift shop with a heist feel in Paris' 20th arrondissement
A hidden thrift shop has arrived in Paris' 20th arrondissement! This new second-hand hot spot is sure to cause a stir in the capital, with its concept of unbeatable prices and weekly price reductions! Whether you're looking for clothes, linen or accessories, you'll be in for a treat! [Read more]
The Village Popincourt : the kingdom of second hand fashion and decoration in the 11th district of Paris
Popincourt Village is the new destination for second hand and vintage in Paris! Nestled in the 11th arrondissement of the capital, the 100% eco-friendly fashion spot brings together beautiful, eco-friendly stalls where you can find ultra-stylish pieces, vintage luxury, children's items and home decor at low prices! [Read more]
La Boutique Sans Argent, the free store in Paris
La Boutique Sans Argent is the place to go for responsible shopping! Located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, this bargain den offers a wide variety of free items awaiting a second life. An eco-responsible approach, which also encourages customers to drop off donations of all kinds to fill the shelves and thus participate in this virtuous circle of solidarity, fighting against waste! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024