Too many boutiques, not enough time! Here’s a quick guide to many lesser-known finds. Off to the races gals…

Reciproque
Fabulous designer cast-offs at amazingly knocked-down prices. Not one for impatient shoppers…but those who seek for long enough will find classics such as Lacroix evening gowns and Prada, Gucci and Chanel daywear.

Liste Rouge
Affordable but stylish bespoke shirts…great for the man in a hurry- once you have been measured you can order on-line. Easy or what?!

Lady Soul
Cute street-line from hip designer Zina Kachanoui. Expect simple, practical, chic separates. The trousers and stretch dresses are a snip at less than 100 Euros.

Number 44
Uber-cool Japanese concept cool. Go for the great range of own-brand basics for guys and gals and limited-edition books, CDs and accessories.

Anna Lowe
Half-price runway pieces from the last two seasons. If you’re in search of that timeless Galliano suit or Yves Saint Laurent Gown then look no further…

Fred & Alfred
Affordable, quality made-to-measure suits. In four weeks one of their expert tailors will make a suit for you for as little as 800 Euros. Form an orderly queue monsieurs…

Vintage Clothing
The place to go in Paris for glamorous ladies’ wear. Chic proprietress Brigitte Petit certainly has an eye for timeless class: take your pick from chloe, YSL and Guy Laroche.

Rodolphe Menudier
For glamorous foot-wear to go with that knock-out gown, head to this chic shoe shop… fab for killer high-heels and sassy summer sandals.

Also check out: Isabel Marant boutique for unique designs (16th rue de Charonne, 11th +33 1 43 04 12); Maison Goyard for timeless bags (233 rue St Honore, 1st +33 1 42 60 57 04) and Paul Bert Market on the weekend for antiques and vintage 1950’s American jewellery (St-Ouen +33 1 40 11 54)

Reciproque 88, 92, 93 & 95 Rue de la Pompe, 16th www.reciproque.fr +33 1 47 04 30 28
Liste Rouge 138 Rue du Faubourg St-Honore, 8th www.listerouge.fr +33 1 43 59 45 68
Lady Soul 31 Rue de la Ferronnerie, 1st +33 1 40 28 05 59
Number 44 59 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 11th www.n44.com +33 1 56 98 18 44
Anna Lowe 104 Rue du Faubourd St-Honore, 8th www.annaloweparis.com +33 1 42 66 11 32
Fred & Alfred 6 Rue Guisarde, 6th www.fred-alfred.com +33 1 46 34 68 10
Vintage Clothing 10 Rue Crussol, 11th www.vintageclothingparis.com +33 1 48 07 16 40
Rodolphe Menudier 14 Rue de Castiglione +33 1 42 60 86 2