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Sustainable fashion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dior, Chanel, YSL, Louboutin, and so on. For decades, some of the biggest designer names have made Paris their favourite muse, for both her elegance and innovation.<\/strong> The city is brimming with French designer boutiques, who were the first to use human models before going on to host the first \u201cpresentation\u201d – aka fashion show – in 1900. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the fashion capital of the world intends to remain an international benchmark by embracing the shift towards sustainability. The opening of the largest ethical and sustainable fashion incubator in Europe, La Caserne, on the site of a former fire station in Paris is a promising sign of this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Florence Loubier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A historic showcase for haute couture, Galeries Lafayette is supporting this ecological transition with a selection of Go For Good<\/span><\/a><\/strong> labelled items from ethical brands promoting organic cotton, short supply chains and limited waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This summer, the department store is showcasing French creativity as part of theartistic schedule for its French Touch event<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Every Friday, the public can attend a fashion show<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. A brightly coloured, 30-minute show – the perfect inspiration for your next wardrobe revamp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And to get those rails updated with the latest garments, take advantage of a bespoke shopping trip. Enjoy a day that dreams are made of in the temple of fashion, with access to the \u201cConcierge\u201d<\/a><\/span><\/strong> lounge, where you can relax, soak up the tips and special treatment, take advantage of the cloakroom and take a tasty break at the Maison Dalloyau<\/a><\/span><\/strong> food corner.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inaugurated in 1912, the flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann is an architectural masterpiece that\u2019s worth a detour. Two Sundays a month, after customers have gone home, peace descends upon the Department Store and it unveils its secrets on a private tour<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Special guests can go behind the scenes and explore the famous, recently renovated, Art Nouveau style dome<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fragrance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paris and Perfumes<\/span><\/a><\/strong> go hand in hand! The capital of fashion and elegance is also the city of romance and fragrance. Billet Doux, Moment Vol\u00e9 or Belle de Nuit, Fragonard has all bases covered. The famous perfume house, considered one of the founders of modern perfumery, opened its first Parisian boutique in 1936, following Guerlain and Lubin, created in Paris in 1798.<\/p>\n\n\n\n