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Chez Mamie & Mamie BlueBursting with frockery, frills and costume jewellery from the 30’s to the 70’s. Twin sets & matching pearls, charming 50’s cotton blouses, floppy hats & ultra parisienne finds. Alterations,reproductions & vintage make-overs a few houses down.

73 & 69 rue de Rochechouart, Metro: AnversWebsite www.mamie-vintage.com

Les 3 marches de Catherine BLuxury vintage boutique dedicated to Chanel and Hermes in two adjoining shops, Couture and Ready to Wear. Find that particular Kelley, Birkin or Madamoiselle, over 1,500 Hermes scarves, jewellery, shoes, accessories.

1 and 3 rue Guisarde, Metro: MabillonWebsite www.catherine-b.com/

Free ‘P’ StarTwo levels of bargain vintage. Piles of purses and berets, bins of scarves and ties, racks of colourful cotton patterned dresses, retro glitz, ex-army jackets & great items from the 50’s to 80’s. Fresh merchandise put out daily.8 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonneri, Metro: Saint PaulWebsite www.freepstar.com/

Sztark VintageUnique & interesting 70’s decored boutique. Everything from leopard skin coats, strappy sandals & couture dresses to well-worn jeans & tie dyed tees. Find Westwood, Dior, Courreges, Yves St Laurent, alterations while you wait.4 bis rue d’Uzes, Metro: Grandes BoulevardsTelephone 01 42 36 87 97

Marie Louise De MontereyAustralian, Maria Vryzakis’ stylish boutique in The Marais is filled with handpicked classic French vintage clothing.Timeless, romantic, unique & oh-so Parisian pieces with stock changing seasonally. Also houses vintage-inspired label - Lyell.1 rue Charles Francois Dupois, Metro: TempleWebsite marielouisedemonterey.blogspot.com/

OdettaWell curated collection of very hip pieces,top French de-signers including YSL, Chloe, Lanvin, Cacharel, flirty Isabel Marant dresses, Louboutin stilettos & very eclectic vintage items. Must see destination in the heart of the Marais.76 rue des Tournelles, Metro: Chemin VertWebsite odettavintage.com/

Noir KennedyAn interesting store concept & clientele ranging from teens to grandmothers. Vintage rock tees, Converse, Levis, polka dot 70’s dresses, rockabilly, punk & goth memorabilia. Cool phone booth change rooms plus some of the hippest brands around.12 & 22 rue du roi de Sicile, Merto: Saint PaulWebsite www.noirkennedy.fr/

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