Visiting Paris and not stopping by a vintage shop is like going to Tsukiji Market and not eating fish! The country that built the foundations of fashion culture still holds many wonderful treasures, so you definitely shouldn't miss out.
Among them, the one that is highly regarded as the best vintage store in Paris is "THANX GOD I'M A V.I.P." It all began in 1994 when owner Sylvie, a DJ and fashion enthusiast, opened the shop of the same name for Etienne Marcel.
With its good taste and musicality, it became a popular spot loved by leading creators in the fashion, media, and music industries. However, Sylvie grew tired of the situation where music was taking over too much, so she moved the store to its current location near Saint-Martin in order to restore it to its original form as a vintage store. She welcomed Amnaye (her husband), an event organizer and fashion lover, as owner, and it has continued to this day.
The store is filled with items that will inspire you
Vintage items collected from all over the world are beautifully displayed by color. "Items from before the 1970s, when ready-to-wear clothing first appeared, are handmade haute couture pieces that are one-of-a-kind. Just look at the seams and the tailoring and you'll see that." This is indicative of their commitment to emphasizing the essence of "good clothing," whether branded or unbranded. The store offers a wide range of items, from casual pieces that can be worn everyday to special pieces with quirky designs. The fateful item that you have come across in Paris at this very moment, transcending many eras and borders, can sometimes immerse you in a feeling of luxury more than even the most expensive Chanel bag.
When the store first opened, it was approximately 200 square meters in size, but now it is a spacious store of approximately 400 square meters. A new cafe space has been added to the back of the store, and they have also started selling antique tableware. They will soon be selling items from their own brand, and they are constantly moving forward, as if to say, "maintaining the status quo is decline." Utilizing their multifaceted talents, the two continue to provide creativity and inspiration to many creators.
The store also sells antique tableware.
However, it's not always possible to travel to Paris from Japan, so it may be a while before we can share their space. Fortunately, for those of you in that situation, you can still listen to the music they create with the free iPhone and Android app "THANX GOD RADIO"! We hope you will experience their worldview through their music. What a convenient age we live in, where we can share good things with just the internet, no matter where we are in the world. Thank you, God!
Here are three vintage stores that Sylvie and Amnae recommended.
【FREE'P'STAR】
Address: 61 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
52 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
20 Rud de Rivoli, 75004 Paris
Business hours: Mon-Sat/11:00-20:30
Sun／12:00～20:30
【ChezSarah】
Address: 18 Rue Jules Valles, 93400 Saint-Ouen
Opening hours: Monday, Saturday, Sunday / 13:00-19:00
ChezSarah: A vintage shop frequented by industry insiders
Located on the outskirts of Paris, ChezSarah is a shop that sells luxurious dresses such as haute couture, and is a gathering place for industry insiders. The shop is packed with precious items that have even been used in film costumes. Just looking around is fun, just like an art museum!
【Collector Square】
Address: 36 Boulevard Raspail, 75007 Paris
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00-19:00
Collector Square carries a wide selection of luxury brand bags and watches
Collector Square is a store specializing in second-hand luxury brand bags, watches, accessories, and clothing. The variety is incomparable to second-hand stores in Japan, and it's truly French, as you'd expect! You're likely to find treasures that will last a lifetime, such as old models of Hermes Kelly bags that are no longer in production, and antique watches.
【Thanks God I'm a VIP】
Address: 12 rue de Lancry 75010 Paris
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday / 14:00 - 20:00
Telephone: (33) 1 42 03 02 09
contact@thanxgod.com
This time, we were guided by "Thanks God I'm a VIP," who showed us around some recommended vintage shops in Paris.
Among them, the one that is highly regarded as the best vintage store in Paris is "THANX GOD I'M A V.I.P." It all began in 1994 when owner Sylvie, a DJ and fashion enthusiast, opened the shop of the same name for Etienne Marcel.
With its good taste and musicality, it became a popular spot loved by leading creators in the fashion, media, and music industries. However, Sylvie grew tired of the situation where music was taking over too much, so she moved the store to its current location near Saint-Martin in order to restore it to its original form as a vintage store. She welcomed Amnaye (her husband), an event organizer and fashion lover, as owner, and it has continued to this day.
The store is filled with items that will inspire you
Vintage items collected from all over the world are beautifully displayed by color. "Items from before the 1970s, when ready-to-wear clothing first appeared, are handmade haute couture pieces that are one-of-a-kind. Just look at the seams and the tailoring and you'll see that." This is indicative of their commitment to emphasizing the essence of "good clothing," whether branded or unbranded. The store offers a wide range of items, from casual pieces that can be worn everyday to special pieces with quirky designs. The fateful item that you have come across in Paris at this very moment, transcending many eras and borders, can sometimes immerse you in a feeling of luxury more than even the most expensive Chanel bag.
When the store first opened, it was approximately 200 square meters in size, but now it is a spacious store of approximately 400 square meters. A new cafe space has been added to the back of the store, and they have also started selling antique tableware. They will soon be selling items from their own brand, and they are constantly moving forward, as if to say, "maintaining the status quo is decline." Utilizing their multifaceted talents, the two continue to provide creativity and inspiration to many creators.
The store also sells antique tableware.
However, it's not always possible to travel to Paris from Japan, so it may be a while before we can share their space. Fortunately, for those of you in that situation, you can still listen to the music they create with the free iPhone and Android app "THANX GOD RADIO"! We hope you will experience their worldview through their music. What a convenient age we live in, where we can share good things with just the internet, no matter where we are in the world. Thank you, God!
Here are three vintage stores that Sylvie and Amnae recommended.
【FREE'P'STAR】
Address: 61 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
52 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
20 Rud de Rivoli, 75004 Paris
Business hours: Mon-Sat/11:00-20:30
Sun／12:00～20:30
【ChezSarah】
Address: 18 Rue Jules Valles, 93400 Saint-Ouen
Opening hours: Monday, Saturday, Sunday / 13:00-19:00
ChezSarah: A vintage shop frequented by industry insiders
Located on the outskirts of Paris, ChezSarah is a shop that sells luxurious dresses such as haute couture, and is a gathering place for industry insiders. The shop is packed with precious items that have even been used in film costumes. Just looking around is fun, just like an art museum!
【Collector Square】
Address: 36 Boulevard Raspail, 75007 Paris
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00-19:00
Collector Square carries a wide selection of luxury brand bags and watches
Collector Square is a store specializing in second-hand luxury brand bags, watches, accessories, and clothing. The variety is incomparable to second-hand stores in Japan, and it's truly French, as you'd expect! You're likely to find treasures that will last a lifetime, such as old models of Hermes Kelly bags that are no longer in production, and antique watches.
【Thanks God I'm a VIP】
Address: 12 rue de Lancry 75010 Paris
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday / 14:00 - 20:00
Telephone: (33) 1 42 03 02 09
contact@thanxgod.com
This time, we were guided by "Thanks God I'm a VIP," who showed us around some recommended vintage shops in Paris.
