The best part of this place is the staff. Every time I come to Paris, I stop in here at least once…read moreto shop but also just to chat. They are pretty well entrenched into the fabric the seemingly ever-changing Montmartre/Barbès neighborhood. The owner and in-house label designer is always a pleasure to chat with. He likes to chop it up about everything from hip hop music, to design, and politics. If you're just passing through be sure to get some dining recommendations as well. They know the spots. But I digress... The boutique is dope. They offer a number of niche brands that create some quality clothing. Also the in-house Isakin brand is coming out with some very well put together pieces each season. I shop mostly for their pieces when I'm there. They give you that Parisien refinement without any of the pretentiousness. You can't help but to love it. This place is a neighborhood gem.

Very unique and well constructed with up cycled fabrics. One off designs and friendly helpread more

Great stuff, good value, just don't expect them to give you VAT back as they always had an excuse…read morewhy they can't.

At La Piscine , you'll find a full store of high end Italian fashion at discounted prices…read more Even though some items remain pricey, really good deals can to be found too. Quality and best looks always.New arrivals on a constant basis. In this wonderful Abbesses neighborhood, one very rare clothing store worth mentionning . I enjoy thoroughly what I got there.

Great place for guys' clothing and gifts. It's got a hipster, Portland-meets-Paris vibe. My husband…read moreloves this store.

Fantastic ambience, style and impeccable food. Drinks were also very good. Would go back anytime…read moreI'm in Paris again!

Armand Thiery reminds me of Chico's in the U.S. Not cheap, but not crazy expensive like most of…read morewhat I find in French department stores. The colors are bright and cheerful, though I tend to gravitate to the blacks and blues. I've bought several shirts at Armand Thiery over the years that have become staples in my wardrobe. It's a must-stop for me in Paris!

Loved the shirts. Good prices compared to NYC. Staff very friendly and helpful (and their English…read morewas better than my French, luckily.)

Great spot near Montmartre. The associates are very friendly. There's 3 APC stores and you can…read morestack your purchases at all of them to get the VAT discount. Didn't buy anything this time, but worth a browse!

Amanda F: Donny, look at these boots…read more LOOK HOW COOL THESE BOOTS ARE! Donny S: Oh, yeah they're cool, I guess. But won't your feet get cold? Amanda F: No! Those holes are precisely what MAKES THEM COOL. Donny S: Don't you have a pair just like those? Amanda F: NO! Those don't have HOLES in them. Plus, these are boots from PARIS! Donny S: (Gives Amanda F. a look that tells her exactly how many shits he does not give) Amanda F, ever the attention-seeker, to unsuspecting French storekeeper: MONSIEUR, REGARDEZ CES BOTTES! ELLES SONT SUPER COOL, N'EST-CE PAS?!?! Storekeeper: I mean...sure, I've seen them before, obviously. Amanda F: JE VAIS ACHETER CES BOTTES IMMEDIATEMENT!!!!! Storekeeper" You fucking American. Stop shouting. Amanda F: JE PEUX PORTER CES BOTTES MAINTENANT?!?! I bought those boots, at 50% off while all the Frenchies laughed at me. But I got the coolest boots, at 50% off. So I like to think I got the last laugh.

My husband and I were talking to our good friend who's been living in Paris for the last five…read moreyears, and she told us e-commerce is less dominant there because people seem to prefer shopping in physical stores. While malls die all over America, retail still thrives in Paris. Exhibit A: Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. I've been to this department store a number of times over the years, and I both enjoy it and fear how completely it can suck up precious vacation hours. It's a fantastic place to shop, with a ton of well curated inventory spread out across multiple floors in multiple buildings. The main building features that beautiful domed ceiling, which manages to catch me by surprise every time I walk in. I haven't had the opportunity to shop for my own clothes here in a long time, but I've gotten some really great stuff on the children's floor, and discovered the souvenir section on my last visit, where I picked up some cool Paris Metro toy trains and magnets. We did somehow get stuck at Galeries Lafayette for over two hours and ended up skipping Notre-Dame, which might have been a better place to spend our last afternoon in Paris. But it was sale season, and my kids look super cute in their heavily discounted Petit Bateau. Galeries Lafayette is busy and sometimes overwhelming, but it's a wonderful department store. I wish we had something like it back home. I'd much rather shop there than fall for targeted ads on Instagram.

A wonderful French department store in the heart of the city. We came here with the kids on our…read morefirst day of our international trip with kids. It was perfect since Paris had record high temperatures and we could relax and lounge nearby here. The kids loved FAO Swartz and all the live demos, especially seeing the stuffies where we ended up caving and buying a few. Overall, this was a beautiful spot!

The boutique is laid out nicely. It has very organically creative interior design that is still…read morequite inviting as opposed the feeling that some boutiques give you that you shouldn't touch anything. It sort of feels as though you're walking into a well laid-out cave or lair. The best part, though, is Mr. Ashpool's (the brand's creator) mother. She is very enthusiastic about the brand and knowledgable about the neighborhood. She loves to talk and interact with the customers and that makes the shop feel even better. Aside from the shopping, I'd like to just stop back in and chat with her. I also appreciate the fact that there are many pieces that you can only find in the store, so shopping there almost ensures that you won't be wearing a piece that everybody in any major city already has. Dope space with great people running it; no complaints.

Beautiful aesthetic and forward thinking conceptual design. High end prices with some more…read moreaffordable accessories and sweat suits. Be sure to check out Pigalle's athletic shop down the street as they have a great selection as well.