Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
This was our first store to open, so naturally it’s my favorite. It’s done up in blue, white, and red, the brand’s colors, and there’s a lot of blond wood throughout. We specialize in underwear, like our bestseller le Slip Marinière, super-comfortable, low-rise boxer briefs. Plus fun, colorful swimwear and accessories. Everything is made entirely in France.
You might think this place is only for undergarments, but we have pieces to cover you from head to toe! We created a super-comfortable pajama bottom called le Toudou, a play on the words tout doux, which means it’s very soft!
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Le Slip Français Paris 3 - Le Temple du Slip : Vêtements et Sous-Vêtements Homme & Femme
137 Rue Vieille du TempleThis was our first store to open, so naturally it’s my favorite. It’s done up in blue, white, and red, the brand’s colors, and there’s a lot of blond wood throughout. We specialize in underwear, like our bestseller le Slip Marinière, super-comfortable, low-rise boxer briefs. Plus fun, colorful swimwear and accessories. Everything is made entirely in France.
You might think this place is only for undergarments, but we have pieces to cover you from head to toe! We created a super-comfortable pajama bottom called le Toudou, a play on the words tout doux, which means it’s very soft!
This gorgeous little storefront in Marais has a beautifully curated collection of products for men: clothing, accessories, shoes. In addition to pieces from their own label, they cycle in pieces from other brands, like Commune de Paris, which I love. The laid-back atmosphere makes it an enjoyable place to shop.
This is truly a one-stop shop. Beyond men’s clothing, you can pick up fragrances, candles by Astier de Villatte, and home decor items. Women’s clothing, by the way! I recommend picking up the fun illustrated Bonjour City Map Guides by watercolor artist Marin Montagut.
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FrenchTrotters
128 Rue Vieille du TempleThis gorgeous little storefront in Marais has a beautifully curated collection of products for men: clothing, accessories, shoes. In addition to pieces from their own label, they cycle in pieces from other brands, like Commune de Paris, which I love. The laid-back atmosphere makes it an enjoyable place to shop.
This is truly a one-stop shop. Beyond men’s clothing, you can pick up fragrances, candles by Astier de Villatte, and home decor items. Women’s clothing, by the way! I recommend picking up the fun illustrated Bonjour City Map Guides by watercolor artist Marin Montagut.
This edgy clothing store doubles as a café. On one side, you’ll find a sharp selection of designers like Loewe and Raf Simons, plus pieces from emerging designers. There aren’t many pieces on the floor, and you really get the sense that they were carefully chosen.
After browsing, pass through a door and you’re in an airy café that makes great coffee. When the weather’s nice, snag a seat at one of the tables out front. Great people-watching!
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The Broken Arm
12 Rue PerréeThis edgy clothing store doubles as a café. On one side, you’ll find a sharp selection of designers like Loewe and Raf Simons, plus pieces from emerging designers. There aren’t many pieces on the floor, and you really get the sense that they were carefully chosen.
After browsing, pass through a door and you’re in an airy café that makes great coffee. When the weather’s nice, snag a seat at one of the tables out front. Great people-watching!
You come here to shop for that iconic Parisian look, and to fully understand the city’s savoir faire in fashion. It was the city’s first department store, so it’s a bit of a historic landmark. All of my favorite brands and designers are carried in this one place: Ami, Maison Kitsuné, and Officine Générale.
The Rose Bakery, on the second floor just past the designer shoe section, has the best little snacks, from fresh quinoa and veggie salads to carrot cake.
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Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresYou come here to shop for that iconic Parisian look, and to fully understand the city’s savoir faire in fashion. It was the city’s first department store, so it’s a bit of a historic landmark. All of my favorite brands and designers are carried in this one place: Ami, Maison Kitsuné, and Officine Générale.
The Rose Bakery, on the second floor just past the designer shoe section, has the best little snacks, from fresh quinoa and veggie salads to carrot cake.
In a multi-story space that looks like a giant artist’s loft, this boutique will wow you with its smart selection of clothing, accessories, and homewares. A themed section rotates throughout the year, while their permanent collections highlight niche labels like Save Khaki, Roberto, and Novesta, and the shop’s own signature brand.
Before you leave, grab a bite from the cool canteen on the shop’s lower level and snap a selfie in front of the vintage red Fiat 500 that’s parked in the courtyard.
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Merci
111 Bd BeaumarchaisIn a multi-story space that looks like a giant artist’s loft, this boutique will wow you with its smart selection of clothing, accessories, and homewares. A themed section rotates throughout the year, while their permanent collections highlight niche labels like Save Khaki, Roberto, and Novesta, and the shop’s own signature brand.
Before you leave, grab a bite from the cool canteen on the shop’s lower level and snap a selfie in front of the vintage red Fiat 500 that’s parked in the courtyard.
Just off the Canal Saint-Martin, this shop displays up-and-coming French and European brands for men. There’s an emphasis on brands committed to sustainable sourcing, like Bleu de Paname, Church’s, and Knowledge Cotton Apparel. This is also one of the rare shops in the city to carry Patagonia’s fashion line.
The owners are the creators of the environmentally friendly shoe brand Veja, which sources organic cotton and sustainably harvested rubber from Brazil. You’ll find a whole array of Veja sneakers—some of them vegan—at the shop.
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Centre Commercial
2 Rue de MarseilleJust off the Canal Saint-Martin, this shop displays up-and-coming French and European brands for men. There’s an emphasis on brands committed to sustainable sourcing, like Bleu de Paname, Church’s, and Knowledge Cotton Apparel. This is also one of the rare shops in the city to carry Patagonia’s fashion line.
The owners are the creators of the environmentally friendly shoe brand Veja, which sources organic cotton and sustainably harvested rubber from Brazil. You’ll find a whole array of Veja sneakers—some of them vegan—at the shop.
A Paris classic, this art nouveau department store is super-convenient because it carries a complete range of cool, international brands all on the same floor. I find that it’s generally less crowded than other big stores, which means the salespeople are more willing to help you out.
You’ve got to visit the sixth floor to see the Brasserie Printemps’s 1923 art nouveau cupola, a listed historic monument.
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Printemps
102 Rue de ProvenceA Paris classic, this art nouveau department store is super-convenient because it carries a complete range of cool, international brands all on the same floor. I find that it’s generally less crowded than other big stores, which means the salespeople are more willing to help you out.
You’ve got to visit the sixth floor to see the Brasserie Printemps’s 1923 art nouveau cupola, a listed historic monument.
A label known for edgy, Japanese-inspired clothes and accessories. They have four locations in Paris, each with its own decor and atmosphere. I love the one on Boulevard Filles du Calvaire, the largest, for its California-inspired design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and speckled stairwell leading down to the café.
Check out the Palais Royal location, too. It has a specialty coffee shop located underneath the arcades lining the Palais Royal gardens, where they also sell hats, key chains, and other accessories.
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Maison Kitsuné Paris
18 Bd des Filles du CalvaireA label known for edgy, Japanese-inspired clothes and accessories. They have four locations in Paris, each with its own decor and atmosphere. I love the one on Boulevard Filles du Calvaire, the largest, for its California-inspired design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and speckled stairwell leading down to the café.
Check out the Palais Royal location, too. It has a specialty coffee shop located underneath the arcades lining the Palais Royal gardens, where they also sell hats, key chains, and other accessories.
This is the storefront of an upscale shoe brand founded by legendary shoemaker Marcos Fernandez Cabezas and his nephew Mathieu Preiss, both incredibly passionate about their industry. They make all styles, from oxfords to sandals, use good-quality leather, and will give lots of advice on how to care for your shoes.
The leather winter boots and their everyday derbies are both top-of-the-line. Worth the investment!
Septième Largeur Saint-Lazare - Souliers et patines pour homme
59 Rue Saint-LazareThis is the storefront of an upscale shoe brand founded by legendary shoemaker Marcos Fernandez Cabezas and his nephew Mathieu Preiss, both incredibly passionate about their industry. They make all styles, from oxfords to sandals, use good-quality leather, and will give lots of advice on how to care for your shoes.
The leather winter boots and their everyday derbies are both top-of-the-line. Worth the investment!
I love this brand. It walks the line between streetwear and workwear. Very hip collection of sturdy, classic styles: denim overcoats, cable-knit jumpers, padded vests. The clothes are designed and produced in France and very reasonably priced.
They really excel at outerwear: The down coats are great, very durable.
Bleu de Paname
68 Rue St HonoréI love this brand. It walks the line between streetwear and workwear. Very hip collection of sturdy, classic styles: denim overcoats, cable-knit jumpers, padded vests. The clothes are designed and produced in France and very reasonably priced.
They really excel at outerwear: The down coats are great, very durable.