30 Global Retail Cities: Paris

Executive Summary

With this series, 30 Global Retail Cities, we profile the world’s major shopping cities – from fashion capitals such as Milan to shopping hubs such as Honolulu and Bermuda. We curated the 10 innovative retail stores in each city, along with must-see shopping districts and major retail events.  Click here to view the full 30 Global Retail Cities series.

Paris Highlights:

• Paris has been a fashion capital for centuries: Hermès was founded there in 1837, Chanel in 1910 and Givenchy in 1952.
• Along the Rue Oberkampf you’ll find Merci, a designer boutique inside a loft that creates a cozy vibe with couches and a reading area.
• Le Bon Marché was one of the first department stores in the world when it opened in 1838 – but still as chic as ever, carrying collections from over 40 top fashion designers.
• Carrousel du Louvre is an underground shopping mall near the Louvre museum and Place du Carrousel. The mall houses over 40 stores.