For years, big houses dominated the Paris jewelry scene. Today, there is also a thriving scene for independent fine jewelry. Steal my addresses for your own jewelry insider’s guide. …read more
Perfume is one of the most quintessentially French products. There are a number of unique perfume experiences and niche perfume boutiques in Paris where you can get an excellent introduction to perfume and even try your hand at making your own fragrance. …read more
The best thing about being part of the team on a blog like HiP Paris, aside from all of our amazing readers who keep us on our toes of course, is that we get to work with talented writers and photographers who take us to all four corners of the city, behind closed doors, inside… …read more
With fast fashion slowing down as consumers worry about the industry’s harmful practices, these five ethical companies are disrupting the fashion capital of the world. …read more
It’s time for our holiday giveaway, and this time, we’ve teamed up with beautiful French shoe brand Pied de Biche to give one lucky reader a gorgeous pair of leather shoes to welcome in the new year! …read more
Montmartre locals are typically die-hard fans of their touristy-cum-quaint quartier. And we can’t disagree. Here are the 18ème addresses we love. …read more
Capes, the eighties, or seasonal brights? As the temperatures fall, we’re looking back to Paris Fashion Week fashion for style cues. Here’s our round-up of the hottest trends seen on the runway for Fall-Winter 2019-2020… and beyond. …read more
Although it pains me to do so, I’m going to share with you below some of my favorite brands so that you too can be stopped in the street and asked where you got your flashy trousers or off-the-hook shirts. …read more
The Marais stays open on Sunday. Not every shop or eatery, but enough that the neighborhood feels alive on those typically quiet dimanches. …read more
There’s been an upswing in apiculture in Paris, with ruches (beehives) in the most unexpected places. With all the buzz around bees, I decided to discover more about beekeeping and the honey of Paris. …read more
What’s all the French-beauty fuss about anyway? Beyond the elusive allure of all things French, the products tend to have fewer problematic ingredients since the EU regulates cosmetics more than the U.S. FDA. After checking in with savvy locals, we’ve come up with the ultimate list of their picks and mine. …read more
In the quest to dress like a Parisian, we can’t forget accessories. Here are some of our favorite accessories brands to help you put the finishing touch on your Parisian look. …read more
Once you’ve secured your summer vacation dates, booked your plane tickets to Paris and spent hours scouring blogs for the trendiest restaurants, the most fashionable boutiques and the off-the-beaten-path adventures, there’s only one last hurdle before jetting off: figuring out exactly what you pack for a vacation to Paris. …read more
