Top Concept Stores in Paris

Unassuming at a glance, Ofr is your one-stop shop for almost any kind of coffee table book. Stacked from the bottom to the top, the store brings an eclectic crowd at all times. Photography, fashion, nudes, retrospectives and anthologies line the walls along with posters, postcards, pottery pieces and even apparel merch. The store doubles as its own independent publishing house as well as an agency that hosts regular exhibitions and book signings. Big fashion names like Raf Simons and Kim Jones have done magazine and book signings at the store.

A designer boutique located in Le Marais, The Broken Arm is a trendy concept store that has long been a hotspot in the city for exclusive releases. More often than not, some of the world's most influential people in the industry would come by the story diving into just the right amount of avant-garde offerings from labels like Lemaire, Celine, Comme des Garçons and Balenciaga to streetwear and footwear pieces from Nike, ASICS, OFF-WHITE and more. Art and fashion books and magazines are also available.

Iconic fashion duo Adrian Joffe and Rei Kawakubo open a new chapter of their famous Dover Street Market in Paris. Located in the now-defunct Association 3537, DSM Paris now occupies the ground and first floors and one of the three basements of the spot. One of the most respected concept stores in the fashion world, the retailer sells high-end fashion products that intersect with the current streetwear landscape. There, fans will find Comme des Garçons goods along with sought-after collaborations, all while experiencing ever-changing exhibitions in the space. The newly opened DSM Paris is the branch's most recent venture.

Located in the 10e arrondissement of Paris, the store is a haven for vintage archival finds. Like the name, the store sells a bevy of second-hand items that range from vintage promotional t-shirts to unique finds from renowned Japanese and Italian brands such as Comme Des Garçons, Issey Miyake, Stussy or even Stone Island. Originally starting out as just an Instagram account, the brand organized its first pop-up in Tokyo in 2019 and gained much success which later led to its permanent location here.

One of the most recognizable sportswear and sneaker shops in Paris, the SHINZO store is split into four shops, holding locations on a single street just around Le Centre Pompidou. The SHINZO flagship store is the heart of the retail concept experience, with rooms that are divided into isolated boxes. Each of the rooms tell stories surrounding the history of fashion and sport, focusing on the most recent sneaker or apparel releases. The other stores on the strip have more definitive focuses and include SHINZO Basketball, SHINZO Running and one for Kids.

Nicolas Ivars, pioneer of skate culture in France, opened the first The Next Door in his hometown of Avignon. Years later, Ivars opened the Paris store which has now become a go-to retailer for contemporary fashion. Known for its crossover between luxury and street culture, stocking up brands like UNDERCOVER, sacai, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, Marni, NIke and adidas to make it a destination concept store.

LEMAIRE's flagship store is a tranquil escape that matches the sophisticated and timeless aesthetic created by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran. Carrying the brand's full range of products from season to season, the space is entirely created by the in-house design team. The soft color palette intertwined with the Moroccan Bejmat tiles and white walls complement exposed wall and concrete sections, giving it a modern Brutalist elegance. Sourcing furniture pieces from Italian designer Enzo Mari, the space is the perfect spot to connect people and cultures, which is exactly the ethos of the brand.

Not your typical concept store, Nose focuses on curating perfumes and beauty products. With over 500 perfumes and 1500 references, the Montorgueil shop is dedicated to finding an exceptional scent. Dedicated to being a niche perfumery, Nose is where you can find your next signature scent.

Founded in 2012, Wasted has been at the center of modern skate culture in Paris. Taking inspiration from the '90s skate culture, the indie skate brand is driven by the community to this day. From skate decks to skate apparel essentials like baggy jorts, oversized tees and hoodies, Wasted is at the core of skate culture in Paris.

The paradigmatic streetwear brand found a home in the Marais district in 2016 and has been the only flagship in the city since then. The New York-based streetwear brand capitalized on the Paris skateboarding scene to open its then-second European flagship store. LIke any typical Supreme store, the location is minimal, letting its collections speak for themselves. Artworks from skate legend Mark Gonzales highlight the entire store, making it quintessentially Supreme.

A self-described consignment store, AFTERDROP has been a staple shop in the resale world. From sneakers to hoodies to accessories from the likes of hard-to-find-collaborations from Nike, OFF-WHITE, Supreme, New Balance, Jordan and more, AFTERDROP is the spot. Catered to the "OG Hypebeast," streetwear aficionados can find some of the most sought-after drops here.

Stüssy is a classic wherever you go. The Paris chapter opened in 2022, bringing the Southern California mindset to the City of Lights. Its Le Marais location is designed by long-time collaborator Willo Perron to create a space made of simple raw materials. No fuss at all, using sheet metal, wood and glass, the store offers a serene shopping experience that allows the most recent collection to be the main highlight at all times.

Carhartt WIP expanded its physical presence with a new Le Marais store in Paris to mark the fourth store in the city. Continuing to grow its reach with its workwear-inspired staples, the store is a vibe itself, taking on a modern Brutalist aesthetic with the exposed cement walls throughout.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche is one of the most iconic department stores in Paris. What started out as just a novelty shop and the first department store in the world, Le Bon Marché is now one of the most visited spots for high-end fashion. Now owned by LVMH, the department store has a selection of some of the world's top designers, perfect for those looking for the posh retail experience. Its beautiful design and layout draws international crowds and local ones day-in and day-out.

La Samaritaine is the largest department store owned by LVMH. From streetwear to luxury, its approximately 215,000 square feet space is all devoted to retail, focusing on the modern shopping experience. Closed in 2005 and reopened in 2021, the newly reformed La Samaritaine is restored with both new and heritage brands. For a dose of history wih your shopping, check La Samaritaine out.