Vintage Paris Couture: The French Woman's Guide to Shopping [Hardcover]

Jessica Clayton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 2009

Paris is the world capital of women’s fashion, and shopping for vintage clothing or accessories has become a lifestyle as well as a "look." As the interest in vintage clothes evolves into an interest in vintage furniture and objects, the shops that cater to the vintage crowd have taken on a unique décor and atmosphere. This is the first book that explores the vintage lifestyle and offers a guide to Paris’s incredible trove of stores. Paris’s huge number of original and charming vintage clothing shops offers a shopping experience beyond the ordinary. Until now, these hidden gems have been known only to the discerning few. Each shop is described in detail—its history, focus, and general price range—with photographs that capture its unique ambience. The book showcases over 100 shops, organized by neighborhood and cross-referenced with recommendations for nearby bistros, cafes, and bars.

Editorial Reviews

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"Paris- the premier destination for glamorous vintage couture has just gotten even more fabulous (and accessible) with the new shopping guide by uber-stylist Jessica Clayton." ~LePetiteBlog.com

"Perfect for flea market fanatics and vintage aficionados alike..." ~FashionTribes.com

"A guide to France's best vintage stores? J'adore!" ~Nylon Magazine

for "...fashionistas whose pockets aren't as deep as thier desires..." ~France Magazine

"...a veritable bible for vintage aficionados..." ~FashionDig.com

"it’s the bible of flea markets, vintage clothing and boutiques -- a must for every French fashionista!" ~Luxaholics.com

"...a guide book to help you navigate your way to all the hidden gems the city has to offer!" ~VintageShoppingGuide.com

About the Author

Jessica Clayton is a leading stylist for major fashion magazines and is herself a passionate devotee of vintage fashion.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Universe (March 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789318636
• ISBN-13: 978-0789318633
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paris, paradise for vintage couture, February 28, 2010

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Jennifer Ward (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage Paris Couture: The French Woman's Guide to Shopping (Hardcover)

This book is a gem. Detailed listings, beautiful pictures. I'm not even planning on going to Paris anytime soon and I still loved it; if only to dream! Would be a great travel companion to actually shop with in Paris. These shops would be fun to just stumble upon; yet again, so nice to have a guide to these treasures of times past.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remembrances of Things Past..., May 30, 2010

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ParisBreakfast "ParisBreakfast.com" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vintage Paris Couture: The French Woman's Guide to Shopping (Hardcover)

A positively dreamy book - I found in the the Metropolitan Museum of Art bookstore and couldn't put it down - had to have it. It's not exactly a 'take with you to Paris' book. but you'll be taking your copious notes instead with all the inside leads and tips.
Nicely organized around groups of arrondissements rather than one by one, so you can create your own little day tours.
A MUST have in my opinion.