Parcel from Paris

 
A celebrity favorite, the Midday Midnight bag by Gerard Darel needs no further introduction. We’ve posted about the style before when Jessica Alba was seen toting the purple Saint-Germain crazy bag. For fall the bag comes in several new leather options, and add to that the somewhat confusing Darel naming system, we thought we’d give [...]

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While the Jerome Dreyfuss summer colors didn’t really enchant us (there still is a great Yves on sale at the boutique, if only it wasn’t emerald green…) the beautiful new fall palette leaves us spoilt for choice:

I especially love the new taupe grey and petrol. Other classic fall colors are: cognac, khaki, bordeaux and black.
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*picture source: vanessabruno.fr

Vanessa Bruno reinvents the classic Lune bag in a ‘Nord Sud’ version which will make the Lune-toting étudiantes in Paris very happy. Designed to hold A4 files, this taller version will make a great book- or workbag. The leather shoulder strap (not pictured) is another practical advantage.

Both the classic Lune and the Nord [...]

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Les Soldes have started and will run until august 2nd. To help you shop the Paris summer sales we will feature a daily selection from our favorite brands & designers. Please feel free to comment, and let us know which brands you’d like to see featured in our daily picks!  

UPDATE: for an extra 10% discount use the [...]

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Just two days until Les Soldes the rush of the summer sales starts here in Paris, (from June 25 until august 2) and since retail sales have been notoriously low this season there will be plenty of stock to chose from. Many houses will start off with high reductions right away; at Sonia Rykiel for instance mark-downs will [...]

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Sonia Rykiel’s fall look book arrived this week and did not disappoint! I love the styling- very Parisian chic with a madcap twist… Some of my favorite pieces are the fabulous swan dress with pleated volume, and the signature trompe-l’oeil knitwear, which this season is embellished with wool and cashmere beads as a unique form [...]

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The top 3 bags as seen on the streets of Paris are most likely: the Gerard Darel Charlotte, the Vanessa Bruno sequined tote and the classic Pliage by Longchamps. These 3 styles may be overexposed here in Paris, but they have essentially become basics in any French girl’s wardrobe. Beyond these staples, Rock Chic or [...]

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This new line designed by Yurkievich for la Bagagerie is covetable for the names alone- which we love! The bags are named after influential fashion muses from the 1970s in Paris & New York. The Paris line includes: LouLou (de la Falaise), Paloma (Picasso) and Betty (Catroux). The whimsical bow-tie is a typical Yurkievich touch. Available [...]

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Florian Denicourt  designed the wildly popular bags of Vanessa Bruno for 2 years, before launching his eponymous label of rocking urban bags for men & women.  The appreciation of lovely singer Keren Ann lends further rock cred to the label. The besace demi-lune (right), made from washed calfskin and patent vachette, is available in black or white at [...]

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The signature Paule Ka bag is a true reflection of the brand: understated elegance with a dramatic, almost cinematic feel. Pretty actress Emilie Dequenne carries it in black. This season it is also offered with a double chain strap and in a quirky version with colorful ‘scoubidou’ braided handles. The name 223 hs refers to the address of [...]

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