St. Germainer

Moda – designer shoes and bag outlet

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Susie Hollands

You have a passion for shoes and handbags. What, really? Well you’re not the only one in this town. MODA is a clandestine chausseure operation. The exterior windows are stacked high with shoe boxes; the owner does not want any publicity because they have an agreement with the big names to keep schtum about their wares.… Read more

Paris’ Best Independent Cinemas

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Despite instant movie downloads, France is still a country of moviegoers, and Paris is still the film capital of Europe. As well as the mega chains UGC and MK2, a number of independent cinemas survive and even thrive in the French capital. Luminor Hotel de Ville (formerly Le Latina – found at 20 rue du Temple,… Read more

Assouline

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Susie Hollands

If you are looking for the ultimate coffee table book, you’ll probably find it here. Along with other sybaritic treats like leather bound suitcases containing bound Assouline editions and one-off jewelry and furnishings. Assouline 35 Rue Bonaparte, 6th Ph: 01 43 29 23 20 Hours: Mon 12-7pm, Tues-Sat 12.30-7.30pm Metro: Saint-Germain-des-Pres Read more

Robert Clergerie

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Heels get ruined here in Paris in no time. Robert Clergerie’s chunky yet elegant collection should help – shops on Rue Cherche-Midi or Rue Grenelle (6eme) and Le Bon Marché (7eme) plus the main department stores if you prefer shopping en masse. 5 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 6th Ph. 01 45 48 75 47 Metro: Saint-Germain-des-Près (4) Read more

20 Paris Literature

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Susie Hollands

Words: Susie Hollands Below is a list of essential Paris reading (the first section you should go out and find tomorrow, the second can wait for your next holiday) compiled after polling friends and clients. Enjoy! Les ‘musts’ Henry Miller – Tropic of Cancer I like this more for the portrait of Paris in a… Read more