Planning my next trip to Paris…
ANOUSCHKA
The clothing at Anouschka spans 70 years of fashion history—from the twenties to the eighties—but the shop is hardly a museum. Crammed into every spare inch of a typical 3,200-square-foot Parisian apartment, Anouschka’s collection is a paradise for the connoisseur of vintage fashion. Dozens of Yves Saint Laurent belts hang alongside a black Chanel coat, circa 1962; a 1973 Madame Grès dress with immense balloon sleeves towers over a jumble of Hermès bags. Each item, chosen for its cannily au courant style, is in flawless condition ($250-$125,000).
The store is open only by appointment. The staff recommends you arrive with a good idea of what you’re looking for; the inventory can be overwhelming. Designers call ahead to buy even rarer vintage haute couture, housed in a smaller apartment several floors above. At 6 Ave. du Coq; 33-1/48-74-37-00.
9 August, 2009 @ 11:17 am
This place sounds like a dream!
9 August, 2009 @ 11:54 am
So what is on your wish list from this wonderful place?
9 August, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
wow, that place looks and sounds surreal!
9 August, 2009 @ 6:48 pm
i heard the famed Porte de Clignancourt flea market in Paris has some good finds also!
9 August, 2009 @ 6:53 pm
Looking Fab in Your Forties – Hmmm, think I'll be looking more than buying but you never know I s'pose…
No Lost Witches – would love to go to Clignancourt but sadly no room for it on our itinerary. It's actually meant to be a day trip for boyfriend's birthday
9 August, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
Sounds fantastic!