Cesaire Boutique

Paris' new Cesaire boutique's has quickly accomplished status among fashion elites. The boutique's success is based entirely on the merit of impeccable craftmenship and sensual luxury of their handbags. These pieces are more than a fusion of beauty and quality, they are elegantly redefining the high end accessories world.

The designer Stephanie Cesaire, in her short career, has worked in many different fashion arenas from Couture to Accessories with greats like Karl Lagerfelt and Albert Elbas (Guy Laroache). She took the time to master her raw talent and the result has been the ultimate companion to a woman.  Never desiring to be the "IT" bag, a Cesaire bag is, instead, a timeless piece.  Original and unique, yet with a strong sense of tradition. These bags spare no expense for quality. They are even created in France by the tradition of skilled artisian hands.

She creates her handbags with the precision of architect constructing a house, but with an elegance in form and attention to detail that likens to a couture dress. 

These instant classics are not just sold in the 1st and only boutique, but rather around the world in Harvey Nichols, Beams House, L'Appartement and Anayi.

These bags are real and authentic because the creator took the time to become an artist with something to say, not just another designer searching for status. Ironic that the fashion world has responded so strongly to a designer who desires to be outside trends. Perhaps it's more apt to say that her bags are reaching beyond trendiness. As a result, a Cesaire bag is an investment that will improve with age.

Tigersushi Furs

Tigersushi Furs

27 rue de SaintongeParis 75003

M°Temple www.tigersushi.com

No Tigersushi is not the latest sushi restaurant in Paris. In fact, 1999 Tigersushi started as a internet site dedicated to promoting music. In 2001, it's nobel purpose expanded into a record label representing a list of cutting artists such as Poni Hoax, Principals of Geometry, Sir Alice and Panico. From tropical Post Punk to synthetic rock, the integrity of the music Tigersushi produced created a lot of buzz. But it was one album in particular that made Tigersushi an essential label of the new millenium... D.I.R.T.Y Space Disco. 

Today Tigersushi Furs - the label's clothing line is the newest frontier for the Parisian underground record label. It's first boutique opened in September in Northern Marais with a collection of unisex polos, jeans, cardigans, jumpers and of coarse, band tee-shirts.  The clothing is edgy and unique, not surprising given the nature of the underground music scene. Yet quite surprising is the rich quality of the line. The pieces are radical, yet accessible. Young and iconic, yet classy and sophisticated. 

The colors are fun, and the space bright. It's worth a visit to see this newest concept boutique.

The use of light and multi-teared white columns makes the simple boutique breathtakingly fresh. This brightness mixed with the video game icons and tiger statues expresses well the irony of a successful company that doesn't take it's success too seriously. It's always been about the music for Tigersushi. And of coarse they have all their records available in the boutique, in vinyl as well as cd. 

Norden

5, rue Commines

75003 Paris - France

www.ilovenorden.com

The Scandanavian Fashion Blitz of Paris now includes a great new boutique. Norden has brightened the shades of NoMo (Northern Marais) with it's primary colored, bitterly hip collection of clothing.  Their creed is to sell exclusively Scandanavian designers from Denmark, Finland  and Sweden namely.  This area of the globe is currently white hot with creative flow in not only fashion, but all cultural endeavors.  The merging of Acne with Lanvin is only the pinnacle point of what is turning out to be a complete infusion of their ethical luxury brands on the French fashion scene.  Their longtime use of organic product from local manufacturers is not their only trademark. A bold creativity is carving a new future on the face of fashion. 

Norden's fashions are not only socially responsible, but they are smart and different, fun whilst making a statement. Billowy bubble skirts, warm wool coats and affordable tees combine in an impeccably compiled collection. Each piece is a wearable work of art.  From jewelry to clocks, sneakers to dress shirts, the boutique has assembled the best of the best in fashion today. The prices are completely reasonable, and one's conscience can rest assured that buying a Norden item, one is contributing to better business practices and hence a better world. The winds of change are blowing through Paris, coming from the generally northern direction. Norden is leading the charge.

Farida - New Paris Boutique

Located in the NoMo (northern Marais), a new boutique has graced the happening street of rue Charlot. Farida Senouci knows fashion. She has spent years in the business as a press agent and buyer. This experience and sharp personality have combined make a woman of immpeccable taste. Her new boutique named Farida was born of this unique taste. Farida is elegant and edgy, with gorgeous, soft lighting and  immaculate detail.

 Farida collaborated with fabulous designer Antoine Platteau in creating a truly unique boutique: no easy feat in a quarter that has seen it's share of new boutiques over the years.  Even the changing room is a work of art... a large, gold birdcage perched in the corner, made by an Artisan who works for the Fashion Show Channel. 

Farida's fastidious care is seen in the collection as well, as every item in the store is something to marvel. From strong polka-dots on a flowing blouse to a Fleurelle bowler hat to a warm winter sweater with a slightly modern cut, the boutique has a unique combination of fashion that serves well the daring yet classic woman. Vivenne Westwood is perhaps the most represented designer. But there is also a wide selection of women and men's wear from Fluerelle, Le Mont Saint Michel, Eley Kishimoto, Linda Farrow, and 0044.

With only two months since it's opening, the store has much history to write yet. But the opening statement promises that story to be strong and feminine, interesting and original.  One to watch.